After experiencing the coldest winter I’ve ever experienced in my life, while living in the North East of the U.S, I was determined to skip winter completely and decided to spend it in Medellin, Colombia. Why Medellin Colombia you ask? For so many reasons, really: it’s vibrant, modern, inexpensive, has stunning natural scenery, a great […]
Here is a complete list of values and virtues to choose from: 1. Abundance – the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply 2. Acceptance – willingness to accept 3. Accessibility – handiness: the quality of being at hand when needed 4. Accomplishment – the action of accomplishing something 5. Accountability – responsibility […]
It all started 10 years ago when I mistakenly watched an Ironman event after few shots of tequila while backpacking the east coast of Australia. 3.8 KM Swim, 180KM cycle and a 42KM marathon run. Indeed an Ironman. Without thinking of the consequences I told my travelling friends that one day I would finish one. […]
I’ve been staring at my laptop screen for a few minutes now, trying to write a short sentence for my first full-length book. There is so much I want to share, but can’t seem to find my flow. What is it about writing that challenges me so much? Why can’t I simply get in the […]
It took me more than 2 years and 5 different countries to finally being able to call myself a surfer. Somehow being able to catch and ride waves consistently was not as easy task. I sweated and struggled and fought but made very little progress with each try. Nevertheless, I’ve never given up that dream. […]
I was tired and breathless. My Muay Thai kickboxing trainer was punching and kicking me repeatedly. I tried to push him away but he kept coming closer. To say I was praying for the bell to ring would be an understatement. When it did ring, I collapsed into the corner, thoroughly exhausted and wondering how […]
A bit late, but here it is, my Patagonia experience: After spending a month in busy, humid and crowded Buenos Aires, arriving in deserted El Calafate – an Argentinean town in the middle of nowhere with lots of cool – clean fresh air felt so right. El Calafate is the main gateway into Patagonia and […]
Ever since I met my partner, Kyle, we set out to build a ‘home base’ where we can enjoy the benefits of both freedom and community while pursuing our dreams and goals. . This seemingly simple task proved to be extremely challenging. We considered Melbourne, Australia, my previous home-base, but after living there for a […]
When I first thought of a summer trip in Europe, I wondered which city would be my starting point. I’m not much of a planner and mainly rely on intuition when deciding on traveling destinations, so when Rome first popped in my mind, I didn’t have to think again, and 10 minutes later I had […]
Traveling in South America has always been at the top of my list, not only for its extraordinary nature, but also because of its many colorful cultures. It’s a trip that many young Israelis do, almost religiously after serving in the army. It’s a trip that I hadn’t done in my twenties, due to my […]
“What is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?” This one question always seems to be standing out. At first, it seemed hard to answer, as I liked so many places and each one for its own reason; however, with a bit more thought, the same winner is always crowned: more than 2 blissful months in […]
What would make someone leave his comfortable life, quit his stable career, sell almost everything he owns, and go on an unknown journey? I don’t have all the answers, but one thing I’ve learned is that we all have the same basic need to grow. Some of us prefer to stay in our comfort zone […]
Trekking the highest mountains on earth with their glittering, snowy peaks surrounded by green forests and wild rivers has always captured my imagination. So I made sure that Nepal was on my itinerary this time. Only a few roads extend into the mountains, keeping Nepal’s culture and scenery untouched, so the only way to truly […]
One of my biggest dreams as a teenager was to ride a motorcycle through Europe’s highest mountains, so I decided to take a break from the city and move myself to the snowy peaks of Switzerland. Choosing a motorcycle was quite easy; I had always wanted to ride a BMW, so I ignored the price […]
I’ve finally found some time to write about my last month in Europe during the summer of 2009. After spending few weeks full of sun and partying in Eastern Europe and days full of nature in Switzerland, I felt it was time to experience some of Northern Europe’s classic countries and their stylish capitals. In […]
Volunteering while traveling in Peru served as great way to get a deeper connection with the country and its people, so when I saw a similar opportunity of volunteering in the US, I grabbed it with both hands. The option institute which is also an international Autism treatment center is nestled in the middle of […]
My beautiful partner and I have recently completed a 12,000 km journey around Australia. Our adventure started from Melbourne up the East Coast to the golden beaches of North Queensland. From there, we crossed the continent back to Melbourne driving straight through the middle of the outback. It was a wonderful 3 months road trip […]
While journeying in the third world, I’ve been presented with many opportunities to help others. Most of the time I found reasons to turn away and say its someone else’s responsibility, justtifed by the fact that I simply cannot help everyone, but on ocassion the need was so complelling that I could not turn away. […]
Since my last triathlon in January, and after achieving all of my physical goals, I have changed my focus back to social life. It wasn’t too long before I found myself going out every night. : ) So I’ve decided to make it into a challenge: going out for 60 nights in a row. Past […]
Sometimes the worst situations in one’s life turn out to be the best opportunities in the long run. This was the case for Serapio Huaman, a local Peruvian who lost his house in a tragic mudslide event, and whom I met while traveling in South America. I still remember the first time I saw Serpio’s […]
Traveling is every free spirit’s wet dream, and one I’ve been pursuing for a long time, way before I hit the road for my RTW trip in early 2009. 18 months and 4 continents later, I’m back in peaceful Melbourne for the Australian summer, reflecting on what quickly became one of my biggest adventures. Traveling […]
This year, I celebrated my birthday by spending a very long weekend in Sydney. The real excuse was a half-marathon event, but I had also registered for a seminar with Anthony Robbins, who had come to Sydney for his last Australian appearance. I usually don’t like these big-crowd-type of events, but decided to go anyway […]
India was always on my short list of traveling, so I was pretty happy to be sent on a business trip in Delhi for the first time. I had always imagined India as a relaxed and spiritual place, maybe because of the vast amount of literature and spiritual leaders produced by the ancient country. My […]
As most of you probably know, Australia endured the worst bushfire in recorded history this month. More than 200 people died and whole towns were razed in one deadly weekend. Two of them, Kinglake and Marysville, are only ~50km from my house, and places I know quite well, as I spent some time in both. […]
Last weekend, I participated in my 2nd half-Ironman race in Shepparton, Victoria, and I actually did very well: 5 hours and 21 minutes, 67th place in my age group, smashing my personal best by 45 minutes, and passing a few strong teammates on the run. Deep down, I knew I could be good at this. […]
