My first trip to the land of milk and honey – it was like the first chapter of a great book.
The country, the geography, the people, the politics, the history, the religion, the culture, the conflict – Israel feels like a big, compelling, complex story.
Here are some of my notes and photos from an inspiring, eye-opening trip.
Also, if you go, bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Dachau Concentration Camp was the first Nazi concentration camp opened in Germany in 1933.
It served as the blueprint for other camps to follow.
The site is now a memorial, open to the public, free admission, about half an hour outside of Munich, by train and bus.
Berlin seems grungy, quirky and cool, with an edge. Much different vibe than Munich or other big European cities I’ve been to.
I’m most impressed by how elegantly Berlin weaves in elements from its complex past throughout the city. Berlin tells its stories through big memorials and museums that you’ll see called out in every tourist book, and also subtle plaques and landmarks, sometimes posted on nondescript light posts, on nondescript streets. Interesting stuff that catches your eye as your walking by, and makes you stop and read and think for a moment. This is a difficult balancing act, and from what I’ve seen the city does a great job walking the tight rope.
This photo mini series shows people sleeping in public in the People’s Republic of China. I put this together primarily for the word play.
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For my last class of my MBA experience, I enrolled in a two-week international elective – called Doing Business In China – through Arizona State University and Peking University. The course featured stops in Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai, with a mix of lectures from Peking University professors, company visits, sight-seeing tours, cultural activities and lots and lots of great food.
