Been reflecting on the concept of “giving.” Since we started our trip, this has been one of the trickiest parts of our journey. When, where, how, to give? In the US there is a pretty strict tipping culture that doesn’t exist almost anywhere else... So in almost every city we’ve been to, Nick & I… Continue reading Giving
Category: Writing
‘MERICA
One of the questions I used to get when I first moved to the US was, “Is it a big culture shock?” This was hard for me to answer because... well, I didn’t know the answer... because I just didn’t think about it. I was a lot younger then and carefree, excited and thrilled to… Continue reading ‘MERICA
Hostel
“Abraham — the first backpacker. ” I chuckled at that one. It’s the first sign we see when we finally arrived at our accommodation in Tel Aviv named Abraham Hostel. As we enter I see people, cool people, hanging around the courtyard and I’m feeling a little intimidated. We check in and we were… Continue reading Hostel
Tel Aviv
ARRIVAL “Ah. Hahagana Station. It’s just one stop. You stand right here. Actually no, you go to the other side. It’s the next train. No. Actually it’s the one after the next train. See the 8:05 PM? Haifa Center. It's the 2nd train. OK? Don't worry, I’ll be here if you need me.” Nick &… Continue reading Tel Aviv
Pack Up & Go…
After years of wishful thinking ( and Nick fighting & kicking lol) , months of doubting & questioning, weeks of planning & deliberating, days of emptying, packing & letting go — we are finally here. Nick & I have decided to pack up and go - for a couple months (we have 80 days planned… Continue reading Pack Up & Go…
Drive
I was cleaning up my phone and found pictures of my trip to Aruba last year. Looking at pictures usually put me in a reflective mood... I remember a few weeks before that trip (for work) the biggest question I had was, "Should I drive in the island or not?" What's the big deal, right?… Continue reading Drive
I lack nothing.
“Unstoppable force of nature.” Often associated with tsunamis/hurricanes; people with really strong characters. But hey, I think, this right here is also an unstoppable force of nature. The gentle breeze, the quiet buzzing of the wind and the waves, the simple swaying of the leaves... This week I am reminded that no matter what else… Continue reading I lack nothing.