While visiting Israel this year I was fortunate to get a tour of northern Israel by a friend born and raised in the area. One of the places we visited on that wonderful day was Kibbutz Dafna, which is one
Visions of Jerusalem #2 : Israel
Although I’ve lived in Jerusalem for most of my young life, Jerusalem remains a treasure of hidden gems and spectacular beauty. Every time I visit back I get to see and capture more of its beauty, appreciate things that I’ve
Tel Aviv Harbor, Old Jaffa, City Center : Photo Walk Tour
Earlier this year in one of my visits to Israel I got to do one of my favorite walking tours in Israel. Going all the way from the renewed Tel Aviv Harbour in the north, through the Tel Aviv boardwalk
The Must-Do Masada Insanity : Israel
One of Israel’s top tourist attractions, a spectacular archeological site with a fascinating history, Masada is not to be missed. It’s been many many years since I visited Masada last, and although things are pretty much the same, my perspective
Da Vinci Alive Exhibition : Tel Aviv
On my last visit to Israel I was invited to go see the Da Vinci Alive Exhibition in the Tel Aviv exhibition center. This is a world traveling show highlighting some of Da Vinci’s famous work and building working models
The ancient city of Tel Arad : Negev – Southern Israel
Located between the dead sea and Beer Sheva, close to the desert city of Arad, is Tel Arad, an ancient city dating back to the Early Bronze Age around 5000 years ago. Surprisingly, there are quite a few things to
The Big Crater : Negev – Southern Israel
In the Negev desert of southern Israel there are a number of very large craters, the most famous of those being the Ramon Crater. But the lesser-known ones are also a sight to behold, gorgeous desert scenery that will take
Nabatean Mamshit National Park : Southern Israel
The Israeli southern desert is filled with historical treasures. The Nabateans ruled the trade roads across the desert and left some wonderful cities behind that are still standing today. Mamshit is the smallest of those, but still spectacular and well-worth
The Holon Design Center & Musuem
I first heard of the Holon Design Center while meeting with a friend in Tel Aviv and discussing design schools in the region. I haven’t lived in Israel for many years so I wasn’t aware of the transformation that Holon
Breathtaking Mount Tabor : Northern Israel
Although Israel is tiny, the differences between north and south are huge. The south is mostly desert land, while the north – especially during spring – is lush and green. During my last visit to Israel in March, the north