A Fork And A Suitcase

There are few special places that fill my heart with joy.  When I land in Warsaw, Poland, I feel like a kid again, I am happy that soon I will be walking down the familiar streets from my childhood, eating plum cake, seeing family and reuniting with friends.  Upon landing in Paris, I feel the excitement of that vibrant city, the anticipation of the delicious lunches and dinners, the afternoons of people watching from a park bench or a seat at a sidewalk cafe, and of slowly meandering through a stunning garden at the Rodin museum.  When I step out of the Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, I feel like I am home, even though I shouldn't since I was not born there.  Tel Aviv is so inviting, unassuming, and infectious, one can't help but feel a comforting sense of belonging. So, here are just a few reasons why I love Tel Aviv: Sunrises   Sunsets Friday traffic Saturday traffic Quiet places  Loud and fun places ...

What is it about a door that is so appealing?  Is it because it's an entryway to an unknown,  or a  colorful accent on an otherwise uninspiring house?  Maybe, a door is just a door, and some are beautiful and creative while others are drab and boring.  When vacationing, no matter where in the world, I usually pay great attention to the doors.  While most are your run of the mill average, some really stand out. Here are photos of doors in Tel Aviv which made an impression on me:       Joanna

Each time we walked by this place located on the corner of Herzl Street and Rothschild Boulevard, it was crowded.  Seriously,  it didn't matter whether it was early in the afternoon or late at night, that line of people was always there.  We took it as a sign that the burgers must be decent. It is difficult to please a New Yorker, especially when it comes to burgers, but these were very good, not fantastic, but so good that I would definitely return. The orders are placed at the front. The pick up is on the right side of the kiosk.  I suggest sending one person to find a seat since that will be difficult due to the limited availability of chairs.   I got the onion and bacon burger that came with lettuce and tomato. My son got the cheeseburger. Hubby go the onion, lettuce and tomato burger. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the bun was delicious.  I have to say that the great bun really made a huge d...