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Doing the Spring Break Thing in Cancun

Doing the Spring Break Thing in Cancun
By on March 21, 2011

Cancun meant Spring Break. Cancun meant MTV, blue waters and sand, young people in bikinis and shorts dancing on platforms before cameras. Cancun was an American student’s pastime, but it would never be mine

Shop ‘Til You Drop in Malawi

Shop ‘Til You Drop in Malawi
By on March 11, 2011

As an Indian, I love how my country has made its way into the hearts of people for being the womb of yoga, meditation, the Art of Living and many other things that soothe the senses. There are many who probably resort to these in order to connect with a higher being or their inner selves. Alas, all these methods have failed in my case

Adventures of a Blonde and a Boy in Egypt

Adventures of a Blonde and a Boy in Egypt
By on February 21, 2011

This time last month I found myself en route to an ancient civilization. A boy compelled me to visit Egypt. I had met him at the end of last summer just before embarking to France and though we stayed in touch, we hadn’t seen each other in four months.

From Israel to Jordan: Short Journey to Another World

From Israel to Jordan: Short Journey to Another World
By on February 9, 2011

We went to Petra so we could see a bona fide world wonder – it’s currently number two on the official list. My husband and I live in Israel this year, and when we told our friends of our Jordan-bound plans, we were mostly met with one of two responses

Paragliding over the Bavarian Alps

Paragliding over the Bavarian Alps
By on February 3, 2011

Growing up, I always erred on the side of caution, not unnecessary risk. I didn’t see the appeal of roller coasters, sky diving, driving too fast: what was the point of doing something that was not only going to scare you, but could potentially kill you? I’d rather keep my feet on the ground, my seatbelt on, basking peacefully in the knowledge that I am in control