The selfie. A mindlessly conformist behavior. A form of self-absorption. Possibly narcissistic, preventing appreciation of the present. Is it possible the selfie has some creative potential? Can it be a form of self-expression? Conveying a mood and telling a story? I think yes! So here you have it. A look at my attempt to create … More A Photo Gallery of Cycling Selfies
I arrived in Jerusalem with some knowledge of religion thanks to a few college courses I managed to struggle through. I was left with a list of familiar words, but no real understanding or appreciation for the religions of our world. However, I left Jerusalem with an incredible experience that expanded my knowledge in ways … More Jerusalem: The Epicenter of Modern Religion
Hummus. Pronounced HOOM-uhs. Served as a meal. Warm. With no utensils but a pita. Simple yet completely complex. A political dish, compete with a rich, dated history. Before I came to this country, I constantly heard the words “stay safe” or “be careful” more times than I could count. The news scared people, quite frankly … More Holy Land of Hummus
Perhaps you recognize this city by the English name of Acre. A name you might have heard about in history class or one you know of only as a measurement of property size. Settled on Israel’s North coast lies Akko, the 5,000 year old port city. With busy markets that wind through alleyways, crossing paths … More Akko: An Acre By The Sea
I think the best way to understand the diversity of the culture here in Israel is to learn about Israeli cuisine. Israeli cuisine adopted and adapted the cuisines of the Middle east, the Mediterranean, and Europe. One may define this as cultural appropriation, but I see it as a symbol of respect and a desire … More Shuk and Cook: Food Ventures in Israel
Travels with Charlie. The name of this blog. The name of my bike. So many things led me to this name for reasons that seem to combine my love for adventure, exploration, literature, and biking. To be honest, it also involves my love for dogs, as “Charlie” in the great Steinbeck novel is a dog … More Queen of Mount Carmel
A day off for Josh means that I get to drag him along for day trips. We began the day in the small port city of Jaffa, which is just south of Tel Aviv. We arrived before the crowds and managed to find an easy parking spot. We were warned ahead of time that Tel … More A Day in Tel Aviv
In seventh grade I read this book. It was called “Travels With Charlie” by John Steinbeck. It was hard. I failed over and over again. But I read it. Of course with help from my mom. In my 23rd year I read this book again. With a heightened vocabulary, a few years of schooling, some … More Travels with Charlie
שלום ישראל I made it to Israel! A few weeks ago I got a bit of life altering news that I would not be moving to Sacramento to be closer to my boyfriend, Josh, but rather, I would be traveling across the world to Israel. A land that I had so little knowledge about. Honestly, … More Hello Israel
A little about me. And my bike. … More A little about me. And my bike.
Travels With Charlie 