One of my favorite spots in Israel is the southern desert, and I don’t often get to visit. During the pandemic I took a car down to Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon to warm up a bit and remind myself
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
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
Ben Gurion University Campus : Be’er Sheva – Israel
During my last visit to Israel I was invited to Ben Gurion University down south at Be’er Sheva to give an academic talk. Though I’ve heard quite a lot about this university, and have a few friends who studied with
Colored Sand Saw Mill Recreation Park : Ramon Crater
The Ramon crater of the Israeli Negev desert offers a number of geological attractions, so if the stunning views of the Ramon crater aren’t enough for you then one option you might want to consider is the colored sand saw
Alpaca farm : Ramon Crater – Negev
Have you heard about alpacas? I haven’t, and when I eventually saw one I was sure it was a llama, but we’re talking a different breed here. Somehow, alpacas are smaller, cuter and hairier. Thing is, the middle of nowhere
Ben Gurion Residence : Sde Boker
Every country seems to have the need to raise former leaders to a hero status to be remembered and admired. Ben Gurion, the first Israeli prime-minister was definitely an interesting figure. He made some tough calls during the British rule
Ancient Nabataean City of Avdat : Israeli Negev
Avdat, an ancient city at the heart of the Israeli Negev dating back to 7th century BC was built by the Nabataeans – the world famous traders based in Petra (one of newly announced wonders of the world) who built
