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Almost since its inception, Israel has been in conflict. What role does war play in shaping the Jewish states’ identity?
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I’m on a bus in Israel leaving the airport. It’s very early in the morning. The day is already so hot you can see waves of heat shimmering off the highway.
Is there some seriousness lurking behind the facade of Disney World? One should ask such a question with all of the animated amusement that is running around Orlando. There are other things to do and experience in “Mickey land” other than eat cotton candy and ride the “magic carpet”.
Museums of art, science and history centers, film festivals, operas and ballets all do exist in Orlando for people to mentally digest on their visit. A popular event is the Florida Film Festival which is held in March every year and attracts more than 25,000 guests along with producers and directors of independent films.
.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} In an excerpt from his new book, Rolf Potts believes backpacking today has more soul than most jaded boomers believe.
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One of the more unusual features of my new book is its “commentary track” endnotes, which comment on the ragged edges behind the creation of each tale.
Tags: Rolf, Potts, Backpacker, Culture, Not, Destroying, CivilizationWhen the principal attraction of a trip is looking at other people’s lives, there’s a fine line between human interest and human zoo.
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While much of Africa is best known for its stunning wildlife and superlative National Parks, Ethiopia’s main travel draws are scenic natural beauty and fascinating people.
Therefore, it seemed only natural that when our overland trip passed through Ethiopia, we took a detour to the Omo Valley, an area rich in colorful tribes.
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Culture shock.You’re lost, standing baffled in new surroundings with a heavy pack on your shoulders, unable to tell left from right, up from down, phone booths from trash cans or ripoff artists from friends.
But this image of sudden shock isn’t quite accurate.
In reality, culture shock is a much more nuanced phenomenon that can take months to develop and overcome. Culture shock will flip your emotions topsy-turvy. It will effect you in completely unexpected ways.
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Everything takes getting used to.
Whether it??s sleeping on the street with your family, saying ???no?? to beggars, fasting for days, functioning with dysentery, or even something so simple as casting off one??s attachment to toilet paper.
The most important lesson I learned in India is that (for better or worse) human beings can adapt to anything.
Tags: How, Handle, The, Guilt, Your, Over-Consumptive, CultureDowntown Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of those magical places where time seems to stand still. No one’s in a hurry, everyone has a smile on their face and there’s something?unique around ever corner. Stroll the?historic downtown area to enjoy an eclectic?array of galleries and?eateries mixed with Spanish colonial-era heritage?and native culture.
If you don’t know where to start, here are a few suggestions:
WHERE TO STAY - Your first order of business is finding a place to stay. Try El Farolito at 514 Galisteo Street. This award-winning, downtown Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast will charm and delight you with it’s authentically-furnished adobe casitas with private entrances and patios tucked into a quiet corner of the historic area. Call Walt Wyss at(505) 988-1631 to make your reservations. This?is an?unforgettable place for a honeymoon.
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