

Where Not to Build a Mosque in Kenya: Demolition on Safari
It's been long time since I've committed any thoughts to this travel blog. I've been on several trips since I last wrote — to the States,...


Secrets of the Shuk: Revealed!
I write a lot in this blog about funny stories and weird occurrences in Israel. And sure, I’ve had my fair share of odd shit go down,...


How to Do Budapest Right in 48 Hours
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...


You Want the Hunger? Or, a Very Weird Night in the Golan Heights
When Mike, one of my closest friends from college, announced that he was going to visit Israel in early summer, I was thrilled. I was...


A Bloody Night in Tel Aviv, or, How We Met Our Neighbors
Though stepping outside in August in Israel is a hellish affair, we've successfully moved into a beautiful, Mediterranean-style loft with...


A Story About Meat, A Story About Cheese... But Not Both Together.
Several of my friends have told me lately that ‘funny/weird/exciting things just seem to happen’ to me. But I would disagree. Not about...