There’s tons to see and do in the beautiful city of Vienna. Here’s your roundup. Looking for a cool, new destination that has regular minyanim and kosher food? I bet Vienna, Austria hasn’t crossed your mind. As someone who was born in Vienna, and has lived here all my life, I can give you all…
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Traveling to Miami This Winter? You’ve Got to Visit the Keys
The Florida keys may seem distant and exotic, but Key Largo is less than two hours from Miami. Get off of Collins and get to those coral reefs! Do you want a South Florida day to remember? Tired of restaurant hopping morning, noon, and night? Head down to the Keys for the day. Here’s the…
Cooking in a Hotel Room? You Need These.
It’s really hard to plan meals when you don’t have a kitchen. These small appliances make it much easier. By Hindy Katz The Dash Egg Cooker Tired of room temperature food while traveling? Craving a hot meal? These two almost inexpensive pocket-sized appliances have changed the way we travel! Dash Egg Cooker Make hard-boiled eggs in…
6 Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh with Kids (Bonus: There’s Kosher Food Close By)
Looking for a city that’s great to visit with kids? Well, Pittsburgh is called “Kidsburgh” for a reason! Year round, this family-friendly little city is packed with fun, creative activities for kids! A 6 hour drive from NYC, it’s a great getaway location for any time of year. While these are by no means all…
10 Cities You Might Not Have Thought Had Kosher Food
Think there’s only kosher food in cities with big Jewish populations? Those who don’t travel often are surprised that you can find lots of kosher food options in places that typically don’t have large communities of Jewish life. We all know that LA, London, Toronto, NY, Miami, Panama, and most large cities with Jewish communities…
What to Do in Israel with Kids
Taking the kids along on your next trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kvarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so of…
How to See Paris in One Day
Explore the city, visit Jewish neighborhoods, see all the famous sites, eat in great restaurants, and easily catch minyanim…all in one day in Paris. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and caters to people from all over the world. It is fairly tourist-friendly and easy to get around. It…
Is Booking Flight Insurance a Good Idea?
What will flight insurance really cover? And is it worth that extra small expense? As a consumer, I don’t usually go for the “extended warranty” sales pitch (unless it’s on something super essential to life, like my dishwashers). My first reaction when asked, “Do you want flight insurance?” similarly, was to dismiss the extra nominal…
Three Places to Visit This Winter
Want to travel beyond Miami? Perk up that time away with a new exotic destination. Perhaps you never wanted to go too far or you didn’t want to think too much about obtaining kosher food. But if perhaps the kids are a little older, or you can get away for an extra couple of…
What’s the Benefits of Using a Travel Agent vs. Booking Online?
In the age where everything is so easy to do online, is there still a benefit to using a travel agency to book your travel? Actually, yes. I heard a story on a shiur this week by Rabbi Duvi BenSoussan (the story starts at 31:45 if you want to hear the entire thing). There…