There is an article in today’s travel section of the New York Times about street food in India. More specifically, the article deals with the migration of “street food” from the street to more restaurant-like establishments. I have not (yet) been lucky enough to see Mumbai, and although the piece is mostly about that city, [...]
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The Best Food on the Street
Posted in Food, Media, Travel on February 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You Call That a Road? Part 3
Posted in Travel on November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Part 1, and part 2.
I realized I forgot to mention something to complete the description of the Lao bus riding experience. Lao music. When you’re in the moment, trying to experience a new culture, then almost any music is fine. However, on a very long bus ride, it is an entirely different story. Bus drivers [...]
You Call That a Road? Part 2
Posted in Travel on November 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Part 1 here.
Last I wrote I was having dinner, of sorts, at a random rest-stop in the middle of rural southeast Asia. It was started to rain, which tends to happen during the monsoon season, but I started to worry. Like I said, the Lao drivers aren’t exactly-confidence inspiring in the best of conditions, let [...]
You Call That a Road? Part 1
Posted in Travel on October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As some of you may know, I spent some time over the past year in various places around Asia. One of the things I realized was how much we, in the developed world, take the quality of our roads for granted. I’ve spent entire days and entire nights on buses, and on other vehicles the [...]
Israelis and Drugs and India, Oh My
Posted in Israel, Stupidity, Travel on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I understand the appeal of drugs. I also understand the appeal of money. However, when those two are combined with stupidity, it results, more often that not, in bad decisions.
A 22-year old Israeli, like many others his age, traveled throughout India and had a great time. During his trip he encountered the wonder that is [...]
Sticking it to the TSA
Posted in America, Travel on October 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The TSA is supposedly keeping America and its airports safe since 9/11. I don’t feel particularly safe in American airports. Whether or not they are doing a good job, there is a better way to secure the airports. Anyone who has visited Israel knows that you don’t need to take your shoes off, put your [...]
The Ugly Israeli – Disappearing?
Posted in Israel, Travel on October 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The average Israeli is far from perfect. The average Israeli tourist is even further away from perfect.
For years, Israelis traveling the world have not exactly given Israeli a good name. There are stories of theft from hotel rooms in Turkey – bathrobes and even the odd sink. There are stories of Israelis in third world [...]
