Second anniversary of Ukraine ousting Yanukovych.

Ukraine is marking the second anniversary of the protest that ousted President Yanukovych.The last three days of the protests were the most violent and more than 70 people were killed. Since those events, Russia has annexed Crimea and armed conflict broke out in the east. Check out “Klara’s Journey,”(Marion Street Press) an historic novel and a story of betrayal, drama and love.” http://amzn.to/13Sp769, wherever books are sold and an ebook.  Follow me on twitter @bengfrank

Israel is destination for India tourists!

Israel is an emerging tourist destination in India and has witnessed a phenomenal growth of 13 per cent in 2015, from 35,000 to 40,000. The India ministry of tourism noted that over 3 million tourists, world-wide, visited Israel last year. For more on Incredible India and its small but vibrant Jewish community, read “The Scattered Tribe: Traveling the Diaspora from Cuba to India to Tahiti & Beyond,” (Globe Pequot Press)  http://amzn.to/J3Z47T, a travel narrative. )  Blog: www.bengfrank.blogspot.com, twitter @bengfrank