Published in The Loop Hong Kong, April 5, 2016

There’s a reason Tel Aviv locals call this Mediterranean city “The Bubble” — spend some time here and it’s easy to forget all about the turmoil of Israel and the rest of the Middle East. Take a walk down the leafy boulevards, sip a strong coffee while watching sexy people stroll by, party until the sun rises and then enjoy its rays on the beach. A mix of hipster cosmopolitanism and hippie beach vibes, Israel’s cultural capital is fast-paced, but never, ever in a rush. And the best part? Tel Aviv is s...

Here’s a story about flying to Budapest for the weekend without missing a minute of work or spending very much money.

For as long as I can remember, Hungary didn’t mean much to me. I knew next to nothing about it — it was somewhere in Eastern Europe, it was probably cold and when I was young I wrote a poem about being “Hungary, so I went to Turkey,” and thinking that was just hilarious. I also wrote a poem about a hungry fat boy who went to school in a three-piece suit made entirely of candy — bet you can guess the ending! Regardless, the bigges...