One of the best weekends I’ve had in 2020, was also my last real travel weekend, before COVID hit hard. I was in Brazil, being naive to think that things wouldn’t affect that region, and I went on a long
Pokhara Walking Tour : Nepal
Pokhara, the gateway to the Himalayas, was one of the highlights of the trip to Nepal. I was fortunate to have a gorgeous mountain top B&B overlooking the lake on one side and the scenic views of the Himalayas on
Ancient Susya National Park & Anim Synagogue
During my last visit to Israel, time of the first COVID pandemic round, after a long lockdown cases went down to almost nothing and national parks opened up again. Most folks were fairly hesitant to explore, so I got to
From ancient Tel Arad to the Dead Sea : Southern Israel
Israel has a lot of ancient cities spread throughout the tiny country, dating back thousands of years, giving a glimpse into the history of long gone empires. One such treat in southern Israel is Tel Arad, near the city of
Pousada Refugio Mantiqueira : São Bento do Sapucaí
The last weekend getaway I was able to do when I was in Brazil just before the pandemic hit, was in the area of Sao Paulo, about two hours away into the mountains towards São Bento do Sapucaí, staying at
Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi : Oita Japan
One of the last stops on my tour of the Kagoshima to Fukuoka Japan volcano tour was a stop at the lovely Kokonoe Yume Otsurihasi at Oita Japan, with a hanging suspension bridge over a steep valley, and scenic views
Barcelona walking tour : Spain
A couple of years ago I spent Christmas time in Barcelona with family and had a chance to revisit and explore this gorgeous city. We had a lovely Airbnb in the central area, near Avenue del Parallel, walking distance from
Chinese Garden of Friendship : Sydney
It’s a bit ironic that one of the first things I visited when visiting Sydney Australia, coming in from Hong Kong, is the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Well, it was right at the heart of down town, very close to
Galilee Galil park : Karmiel
The last stop on my tour of northern Israel ended in Karmiel, which I’ve been meaning to visit for quite some time but never quite made it. It was a short visit, and nearing the local Shabbat, the Friday night
Mount Nakadake Aso Kuju Volcano National Park : Kumamoto
The trip in Kumamoto was remarkable, with lots of unexpected treats. That region of Japan is best known for its volcanos, so I got to explore quite a few of those. The closest I got to the heart of the
