During dark pandemic times, I was left stranded in Israel, and while there were a few weeks when things eased up a bit, I took a car and drove around to explore as much as I can before they hit
Rokach House Museum and Neve Tzedek : Tel Aviv
Neve Tsedek is one of the loveliest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv. In my last visit to the city, during gorgeous weather, I did a short walking tour in that area to try and reconnect. I discovered a few new gems,
Bet She’an National Park : Northern Israel
During a pandemic year, after a lockdown and curfew of over 1.5 months, Israel finally eased up a bit and opened the public parks. People were still hesitant but I immediately hit the road and set out to explore what
House of Art : Arad
In my last tour of southern Israel, I made a stop at Arad, to check out a peculiar attraction – House of Art. Itzik Gamliel, a local artist, has turned his home in Arad, into quite the museum, all things
Ancient Susya National Park & Anim Synagogue
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
