“The one who does not remember history is bound to live through it again.” Although I was raised as a Christian, I have always been intrigued by my Jewish heritage – from dancing the horah at two and a half years old, to visiting Israel with Taglit last...
The night before heading into Zimbabwe, we discussed the tribulations that the country has faced since Independence. As a reference point, here’s a rough timeline of Zimbabwe’s very recent history: 1965: Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe before it became Zimbabwe) gained...
While I could have spent all day at Dune 45 and Deadvlei, it was time to move on and we stopped in front of “Solitaire,” a rest stop in the middle of the vast desert. Chris went on to tell us that we were in for a treat: the best apple pie in the world. We all...
We woke up early to head to Jerash, located in Northern Jordan near the Syrian border. After spending almost four hours in the car going in and out of sleep, we arrived at the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa (modern day Jerash), which was founded...
Hello World! I’m Sarah Gallo, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 114 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest. Continue Reading…