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#ObamaInIsrael – The Funny Madness of President Barack Obama’s Trip to Israel

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:28:37 +0000

Would you fly across the world for 3 hectic days, then return back home? In March of this year, Barack Obama did just that. He came to Israel for his first official visit as the president of the United States. While some criticized the fact that his first official visit came after 4 whole years [...]

The Surprising Walk to the Devil’s Throat

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:30:55 +0000

It takes a walk, an in-park train ride, then another walk to make it to the Devil’s Throat, and the walk to the Devil’s Throat is surprisingly calm. Flora accompanies me alongside calm water under the bridge that’s beneath my feet. The majority of my surrounding is green, yet colors surprise me every now and [...]

Water, Water Everywhere – A Walk Through the Argentine Iguazu Falls National Park

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:41:40 +0000

It doesn’t get closer to the Iguazu Falls than actually being below them. When I got off the boat that gave me that up close and personal experience, I was soaking wet and happy. Taking a moment to look at the falls once my feet touched the ground again was the last time I got [...]

The Argentine Wet Treatment: Going Under the Iguazu Falls

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:32:22 +0000

Walking down the stairs to the boat, there was no way to anticipate what awaited. The calm water, surrounded by trees, reflected the sun rays below the boats. Orange vests waited by the stairs as I walked down. I took my seat, wearing life-preserving items and hoping I won’t fall down or feel nausea during this ride. [...]

My Favorite Sights in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina (Besides the Falls)

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:22:12 +0000

I almost missed out on Puerto Iguazu. While I usually prefer to go out and explore, I was in the most luxurious hostel in town. I was surrounded with funny people, had hours-long conversations, and enjoyed the best pool in town under an incredible sunset, surrounded by trees and flowers. Why would I ever want [...]

70 Fantastic Tips and Stories for Your Ultimate Winter Wonderland Travel Joy

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:26:31 +0000

It’s the magical season when clouds burst into laughter. They laugh so hard, their tears reach the ground, dancing on highways. Above them, in the sky, the clouds join in dance. Majestic, they dance as though no one is watching. They celebrate the fall of snow, and the giggles of those who waited year long [...]

11 Tips for First Time Winter Travelers

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 13:00:04 +0000

You grew up in an almost-constant sunshine. The beach is so close, so available, you don’t even notice it anymore. You set out to experience the adventure of a lifetime, to be in a landscape that’s the reality of the photos and videos you’ve drooled on for quite some time. You think the rules are [...]

Prepare to Freeze: Ice Sculpture Festivals Not to Miss in the Northern Hemisphere

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:27:27 +0000

Art is a wonderful thing. Whether you prefer paintings, photography, writing or music – human creativity can get a soul singing happy tunes. If you love winter as much as I do, you’ll be in heaven as you wander through festivals dedicated to winter and art fans – sculpture festivals whose main material is ice. [...]

Israel 2013: When a Highway Turns Into a Water Park

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:46:09 +0000

You might know Israel as the good ole Holy Land, yet many now know the country isn’t only focused on its past. With an overwhelming amount of start-ups, it’s also called Tech Nation. This is why witnessing Israel in winter is one hilarious ride. Israeli folks have won Nobel prizes and other recognition – though [...]

New Zealand Moment of the Week: A Section Goes on Vacation

Ayelet Weisz — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:51:07 +0000

As we walked outside the ancient forest and bid farewell to the ducks, a found a long-stretching bench made of ancient wood. A full group of people could have sat on it, so my camera couldn’t capture it all. I figured this bench was fitting, not only because tomorrow is Israel’s tree holiday, [...]

Happy Tree Holiday: Life Lessons from Vulnerable Trees

Ayelet Weisz — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:09:41 +0000

This week marks the Holiday of Trees in Israel – also known as TuBishvat. It’s a holiday where people go out to plant trees, eat dried food and look for the first signs of flourishing leaves. It’s a holiday that celebrates one of the most impressive creations of nature – the tall, big trees basking [...]

New Zealand Moment of the Week: A Walk in an Ancient Forest – Part 2

Ayelet Weisz — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:42:07 +0000

As we continued our tour through the ancient forest, we arrived at a place that didn’t look too impressive. Between the trees, we found an area that seemed to be where the trees dropped their leftovers. Though New Zealand was first inhabited less than a 1000 years ago, its land goes back to prehistoric times. [...]

Meet a Local: Sabina, a Middle East Solo Female Traveler from Connecticut, USA

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:22:29 +0000

“The Middle East is a very safe, calm, peaceful region of our world”, writes Sabina from Connecticut on Traveling the Middle East, the website she dedicates to encouraging people to travel to Middle Eastern countries despite stereotypes. “I say it all the time and will continue to say that the parts of the Middle East I’ve gotten [...]

New Zealand Moment of the Week: A Walk in an Ancient Forest – Part 1

Ayelet Weisz — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:58:11 +0000

The first impression is the picturesque feel. Led by a Maori guide, we enter it. Coming from the French Polynesia, Maoris were New Zealand’s first settlers. Some of them, we learn, excavated New Zealand’s North Island to find rubber. To this day, rubber is used in many industries, such as the car and medical industries, as it [...]

Travel With No Regrets

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:46:31 +0000

I have many regrets from my travels. I regret not spending more time in some places, not reaching places nearby to where I already was, skipping some attractions due to money and spending a relatively large amount of money on other attractions. I regret not taking pictures of some things, and I regret not giving [...]

New Zealand Moment of the Week: Sunrise for a Happy 2013

Ayelet Weisz — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:30:43 +0000

There’s not a much better way to wake up than to a New Zealand sunrise. While this sunrise is more than 3 years old, it still makes me smile. I hope it makes you smile too on this first weekend of the new year. I hope it carries you to a year of smiles, laughter [...]

Local Travel Joys from 2012 and Great Sand Dunes, Colorado Sunset Photos

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:21:27 +0000

2012 was a hallmark year for me. Personally, it was the catalyst of several major decisions and experiences, such as submitting my final assignment to my university and becoming not-a-student for the first time in 6 years. Of course, I did taken 4 courses in this first non-student semester and I’m tempted to take 2 [...]

Birds Park, Iguazu, Brazil: Butterflies, Alligators, Food and Other Unexpected Surprises

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:15:48 +0000

Entering the birds park on the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls might feel like entering a brand new world. Green and Water Paths of green are everywhere you go. You’re not always certain where it is you’re going, yet you follow the trees, you follow the path, you follow the occasional sign, written [...]

New Zealand Moment of the Week: Local Stones

Ayelet Weisz — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:12:19 +0000

Everywhere we went in New Zealand, we saw stones for sale. They were embedded in jewelry, and what mattered was that they were local New Zealand stones. They came from its ground, and that made them special. As we walked toward an ancient forest through a gift shop, that marked it as touristy, we saw some [...]

Birds Park, Iguazu, Brazil: Colorful Flora

Ayelet Weisz — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:12:30 +0000

Not surprisingly, the birds were the stars of the birds part. They were the highlight of my visit. That said, I couldn’t ignore the colors that seemed to keep popping up around me as I looked at the flora. There was red…. There was white…. There were pink and purple…. And [...]

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