In Essays/ EuropeFinding My Jewish Roots in Bardejov, SlovakiaSit tight, folks. You’re in for a long one. This is a sample chapter I’ve put together on my self-made Jewish heritage trip to…Continue Reading →
In Essays/ TravelSo You’ve Just Found Out You’re Jewish. What’s Next?Thanks to the boom of DNA kits promising to reveal your ancestry, people are starting to identify some surprises within their heritage. A common…Continue Reading →
In Essays/ Europe/ OutdoorsLike A Bat Out Of Hell: Running the Panoramalauf Rund um die Burg Are“Fuck this. I’m never doing this again. No more running.” That’s all I could say to myself as I started another 200-meter climb with…Continue Reading →
In Essays/ EuropeOn Visiting Auschwitz in the Age of Instagram and Mass TourismThe following is part of my ongoing writing about exploring my Jewish heritage and ancestry through travel, religion, history, language, and food. Planning a…Continue Reading →
In Europe/ OutdoorsAhrtal Adventures: Wine, History, and Hikes Galore“Where are we?” I said to Melanie. “How have I not heard about this place before?” We were in Walporzheim, walking through the village…Continue Reading →
In Europe/ OutdoorsLeverkusen Halbmarathon: Running Through City Streets and Forest PathsI’ve been in a bit of a running kick as of late, so much so that I’ve been signing up for half-marathons left and…Continue Reading →
In Essays/ Europe/ OutdoorsWhat is the Deal with Alkoholfrei Beer on Race Day?I feel like I sound like German Jerry Seinfeld when I ask the question: Was ist mit dem alkoholfreien Bier vor und nach den…Continue Reading →
In EuropeLisbon to Sintra Train and the Transit AngelThe direct train from Lisbon to Sintra runs every half hour and lasts between 37 to 41 minutes. It’s the last stop on the…Continue Reading →
