"As long as everyone’s chilled and happy (and you take along good food) you can have fun anywhere!"

I attended a seminary in the tristate area. During winter break, our seminary took us on a two-week trip to Israel. They took us North and South and everywhere in between – we basically saw the whole country! We also got to hear from some amazing speakers from the seminaries and really got the “Israel experience” without spending the whole year there. Afterward, my friend and I were able to extend our tickets and we stayed at my married sister for an extra week. That week was a lot less intense but also beautiful. We went to the Kosel, Geula, and just enjoyed being in Yerushalyim with our friends!

Chaya, 18

A few summers ago my family went to Virginia. The highlight of the trip was Bush Gardens. Such an awesome place! It was a very relaxing, fun and spontaneous trip. We didn’t plan much in advance and kept our expectations low. We just enjoyed everything that we did. The following summer, my parents were not able to take us on an overnight trip. They made a point of taking us on day trips exploring new parks and lakes (we even went speedboating). As long as everyone’s chilled and happy (and you take along good food J) you can have fun anywhere!

Malky, 13

My favorite trip was definitely when my Mum and I flew off to Paris last minute for a couple of days. We toured nonstop! We went to Disneyland for ten hours, the Eiffel Tower of course, the Louvre, a wax museum, Champs Elysee and a cruise on the River Seine! Our hotel was central so it was super easy to travel everywhere. The best part about it was experiencing new things!

S.N. Smith, 18