I'm all shook up in Tupelo!
Aish.com/Arizona Jewish Life Magazine -- July 2018
TUPELO, Miss. -- Inside a museum next to the modest two-room house where Elvis Presley was born…
Odd remnant of 1974 war off-limits to tourists
I could have been arrested for taking the picture above.
We had been warned by our Greek-Cypriot guide to stay away from the…
Emerging democracy beginning to open for tourists
The Arizona Republic -- May 22, 2016
YANGON, Myanmar - Democracy is slowly coming to this little-known country in Southeast Asia of more…
Under-the-table cash reduces foreign surcharge at Elephanta Island
As someone who’s been to a lot of places, I’m used to paying a foreign “surcharge” at various sites and attractions. But…
Arctic cruise offers pristine scenery, glimpses of glaciers and polar bears
The Arizona Republic -- August 23, 2015
LONGYEARBYEN, Spitsbergen - If you come to this remote Arctic outpost, where there…
Northern Thai city popular retirement spot for American expats
The Arizona Republic -- February 7, 2016
CHIANG MAI, Thailand - This popular tourist destination and hub of northern Thailand in…
Greek museum showcases Jewish heritage in city formerly known as the “Madre de Israel”
Oregon Jewish Life Magazine -- September, 2015
THESSALONIKI, Greece -- When thinking of the historical hubs…
The historic and beautifully maintained shul in Yangon survives thanks to one family
Jewish News of Greater Phoenix -- May 13, 2016
YANGON, Myanmar -- At first glance, there is…
Kickboxing offers unique glimpse into Thai culture
March 18, 2016
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- The public address announcer was speaking in a heavy accent over a garbled sound system and…