I travel the world: Miami

Check out my travel article in The Jerusalem Post on Miami, the magical city.
http://www.jpost.com/Not-Just-News/Myriad-of-sites-reveal-themselves-in-magical-coastal-city-of-Miami-452138 I've traveled to 89 countries in the world and Miami is one of my favorites. For world-wide destinations, including Russia, check Klara's Journey, http://a mzn.to/13Sp769  "The Scattered Tribe: Traveling the Diaspora from Cuba to India to Tahiti & Beyond, http://amzn.to/J3Z47T. Both ebooks.  Follow me on twitter @bengfrank.

First U.S. cruise to Cuba in 50 years.

The first US cruise to Cuba in 50 years is due to set sail from Miami on 1 May with up to 704 passengers on board. Cruise operator Carnival has been given permission by both governments to run ships between Florida and Cuba. For the latest travel book on Cuba and its Jewish community and sights, check out “The Scattered Tribe, Traveling the Diaspora from Cuba to India to Tahiti & Beyond, “ (Globe Pequot Press) http://amzn.to/J3Z47T, .Available wherever books are sold. Also an ebook. Follow me on twitter @bengfrank. www.bengfrank.blogspot.com , facebook.com/bgeraldfrank

25 years, diplomatic relations between Russia and Israel.

25 Years reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Israel.

Also discussed, Iran and Palestinians. For Russia background, read "Klara's Journey, (Marion Street Press) http://amzn.to/13Sp769 ebook, .Ebook. Follow me on twitter @bengfrank. www.bengfrank, also , facebook.com/bgeraldfrank

I'll be speaking at Broken Sound Hadassah in Boca Raton, FL

I’ll be giving a talk on “Russia and the Ukraine,” at 11 am Friday morning, April 15, at Broken Sound Hadassah,  Boca Raton, FL, Also discussing “Klara’s Journey,” (Marion Street Press) an historical novel and story of “betrayal, drama, and love. I will stress that the origins of the “new Cold War,” can be traced back to the Bolshevik Revolution and the brutal Civil War that followed. http://amzn.to/13Sp769. Available wherever books are sold. Follow me on twitter @bengfrank. www.bengfrank.blogspot.com