During my last visit to Israel, time of the first COVID pandemic round, after a long lockdown cases went down to almost nothing and national parks opened up again. Most folks were fairly hesitant to explore, so I got to
From ancient Tel Arad to the Dead Sea : Southern Israel
Israel has a lot of ancient cities spread throughout the tiny country, dating back thousands of years, giving a glimpse into the history of long gone empires. One such treat in southern Israel is Tel Arad, near the city of
Galilee Galil park : Karmiel
The last stop on my tour of northern Israel ended in Karmiel, which I’ve been meaning to visit for quite some time but never quite made it. It was a short visit, and nearing the local Shabbat, the Friday night
Forest of the Martyrs : Israel
At the center of Israel is a large forest – Forest of the Martyrs – to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. I must have driven nearby more times than I can count, never bothering to take the time and
Nahariya Beaches : Northern Israel
In my last trip to northern Israel, staying in the area of Acre, I ventured out further north for the first in over a decade to make a stop in Nahariya and visit the beaches. Israel has a gorgeous stretch
Yehiam Fortress National Park : Northern Israel
Northern Israel is filled with wonders and gems, both for scenic nature and historical spots. In my last tour of northern Israel I set out to try and explore a few new attractions I have not been to before, and
En Afek Nature Reserve : Northern Israel
Even after all the years exploring Israel, I occasionally find a new spot that surprises me. En Afek nature reserves, wetlands meet archeological site, is a gem. You get to explore history, surround yourself by nature, and enjoy scenic calming
Technion campus tour : Haifa, Israel
Technion is a university in northern Israel at the city of Haifa. It’s considered the regional MIT, of sorts, focusing mainly on engineering, technology, and exact sciences, though also accommodating other fields, like business/economics. I recently visited the Technion for
Open University Campus: Raanana Israel
In my last visit to Israel I went to visit a university that I knew very little about – the Open University of Israel in Raanana. Open University was meant for remote education to allow anyone to have access to
Visions of Dead Sea : Israel
Dead sea is only a short trip away from Jerusalem, but somehow I rarely went to visit when I was in Jerusalem. In my last trip to Jerusalem, I took a daytrip out to the northern tip of the Deadsea