Don't Eat the Massaman Curry at Cave Lodge: Stories from Thailand, Part 2
Most travelers in Thailand have a favorite: the mountains or the sea? There’s a sharp difference in culture, in costs, in tourist...
Don't Eat the Massaman Curry at Cave Lodge: Stories from Thailand, Part 1
It’s impossible to pinpoint exactly when Tali and I began plotting a trip to Thailand, but the plan became something real in the spring...
There's Some Weird Shit at the Tel Aviv Beach: 2013 Edition
Of the many benefits of living in Tel Aviv, being so close to the beach is probably my favorite. When I go running a few times a week, I...
Four Tiny Jews in Korea: Jacobs Family Vacation Part 5
Day 6 The final two days of my trip to Korea were by far the weirdest and most wonderful of the entire week. Unfortunately, I spent the...
Four Tiny Jews in Korea: Jacobs Family Vacation Part 4
Day 4 On Day 4, it was finally time to meet Phil’s students at his school – the whole reason he was in Korea in the first place. I was...
Four Tiny Jews in Korea: Jacobs Family Vacation Part 3
Day 2 As our night of drinking in Hongdae had ended about an hour before we were woken up by our parents and several hotel security...
Four Tiny Jews in Korea: Jacobs Family Vacation Part 2
Day 1 We woke up early, still full of duck-boogie and doc-galbee, but obviously ready to start eating more weird Korean food. We...
Four Tiny Jews in Korea: Jacobs Family Vacation Part 1
Tal and I booked tickets to Thailand this afternoon. An hour later, I’m sitting here a bit in awe. If you would’ve told me two years ago...
The Longest 6-Hour Layover Ever: My Istanbul Experience
I’m a strong believer that a layover is an opportunity, not a burden. Granted, I’m sure I would take that sentiment back if I was in a...
A Trip to Africa, Just a Few Blocks Away
Depending on who you ask, Israel has either an African refugee problem or an African refugee situation. Neither description is...