In the summer 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare German … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: Western Wastes
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Michael Palin in North Korea
Hey, all. Some people in the PT suggested I make this a separate thread. As you probably know, tonight is election night in Israel. However, unlike the previous election in April, I will not be doing a liveblog or live … Continue reading Israel Votes 2019 (Again): The Lack of Liveblog
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Stephen Fry in Central America
Last week, my native state of California released a draft curriculum for a proposed high school ethnic studies class. In recent days, the draft has come under intense criticism. Initially it came under fire for its esoteric, pseudoacademic vocabulary; but … Continue reading A Letter to My Home State
After a year of work, An Armada of Cats: Travels in Israel is finally available in paperback form via Amazon and select retailers. This is my first published book and it’s already the #1 new release in Middle East travel. When Sam … Continue reading I Wrote a Book!
Note: I originally wrote this review in 2017 for the blog Movie Years, but am reposting it now for two reasons: In light of the death of star Rutger Hauer. Later this week, my book An Armada of Cats: Travels in Israel will be … Continue reading Soldier of Orange (1977)
The Israeli government has called for a second general election to take place on September 17, 2019. Accordingly, I’ve decided to continue my series on Israeli politics. It is available as a video below, but if you can’t watch or … Continue reading What’s Going on in the Israeli Labor Party?
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Right to the Edge: Sydney to Tokyo By Any Means
The Israeli government has called for a second general election to take place on September 17, 2019. Accordingly, I’ve decided to continue my series on Israeli politics. It is available as a video below, but if you can’t watch or … Continue reading Elections: Endgame
Hey, all. My scheduled article is delayed again this week– owing to it being Eurovision, White Night, personally having completed a three-week binge of the MCU, and now moving to a much cooler neighborhood. Oh yeah, and An Armada of Cats: … Continue reading Travelogia Takes It Easy
The following article is available as a video below, but if you can’t watch or would prefer not to, a summary has been provided further down. Additionally, feel free to discuss or ask questions in the comments, being mindful of … Continue reading Analyzing the 2019 Israeli Election: The Government
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Ireland to Sydney by Any Means
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Stephen Fry in America
Hag Sameah! This weekend/week is Passover, one of the three pilgrimage festivals in Judaism and one of the five most important holidays on which we celebrate the story of the Exodus from Egypt. I have the week off work and … Continue reading Passover Thread
Hello, all! My live video coverage begins at 3pm Eastern Daylight Time. Until then, I will deliver some news updates in the comments, and you can watch all of my election videos in the playlist below. Feel free to comment … Continue reading LIVE Israeli Election Coverage!
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Long Way Down
WANTED: Questions for election night Q&A! Tell me what you want to know in the comments! The Israeli government has called for a general election to take place on April 9, 2019. Accordingly, I’ve decided to continue my series on … Continue reading A [Snarky] Practical Guide to Israeli Political Parties
I love travelogues. Not only can travel enable you to see the world, but the act of traveling itself can open your eyes to the world at its best. Done well, a travel documentary can take you on that same … Continue reading Michael Palin’s New Europe
Story time! Last spring, I worked the graveyard shift at the Yes Planet Ayalon, home to the two largest movie screens in all of Israel. It was a nightmare– we had a window of just 15-minutes to clean up each … Continue reading In Captain Marvel, the Struggle (to Embrace ’90s Cheese) Is Real
The Israeli government has called for a general election to take place on April 9, 2019. Accordingly, I’ve decided to continue my series on Israeli politics. It is available as a video below, but if you can’t watch or would … Continue reading Israeli Election Coverage, Part V: Scandal
