RECAP: Israel
If you missed a post or are planning your own Israel itinerary, here are links to everything I’ve written about my time in this country. Click away to read more! Continue reading
If you missed a post or are planning your own Israel itinerary, here are links to everything I’ve written about my time in this country. Click away to read more! Continue reading
While my Israel budget is a little skewed because I traveled with family and enjoyed a more luxurious level of accommodation, I hope it’s helpful to anyone curious about the finances of visiting this part of the world. Continue reading
Our day tour of Palestine continues with a visit to Bethlehem, followed by stops at a refugee camp, the separation wall, Banksy graffiti, and a glass blowing shop. Continue reading
Hebron is split into two sectors, one controlled by Israel and the other by Palestine. I took a fascinating day tour to explore this historically contentious area. Continue reading
I usually stay in budget-conscious hostels and eat cheap street food, but our time in Israel is different — check out the fanciest hotel I’ve ever stayed in and our outstanding meals. Continue reading
The Old City transforms in evening light, offering a glimpse of would’ve been like to walk these alleyways centuries ago. Plus we’re here on the first night of Hanukkah! Continue reading
From the Dome of the Rock to the Wailing Wall, we visit the most important sites of Jerusalem during our day-long tour of the Old City. Continue reading
It’s the quintessential Dead Sea experience: we spend an afternoon floating on our backs and playing with mud on the shores of this historically and biblically significant body of salt water. Continue reading
We spend the morning visiting Masada, the desert fortress / palace built for Herod the Great, and then hike through a lush oasis at Ein Gedi nature reserve. Continue reading
It’s another jam-packed day in Israel as we travel to the Sea of Galilee, glimpse Syria from Golan Heights, and visit the church where Mary was told she would birth Jesus. Continue reading