The Yemenites' Vineyard
If you’ve taken a tour with me around Jaffa and Neveh Tzedek in Tel Aviv (and if you haven't, why not?) you’ve heard me mention the names...
Beit Guvrin - Caves, Archeology, Excavations and Fun for Young and Old Alike
Sometimes it’s difficult to create a trip which appeals both to young and old. One of the best places in Israel which appeals to all is...
For Architecture Lovers, Tel Aviv Has It All
Many people don’t know this but the city of Tel Aviv is a UNESCO Heritage Site due to the many Bauhaus buildings found here. Bauhaus...
Israeli Wine – Part 3 – Regions and Varieties
Israel is a tiny country but surprisingly it has many diverse geographic regions, from the mountains in the north to the deserts in the...
Israeli Wine - Part 2 - The Modern Resurgence of Wine Making in Israel
As I mentioned in my first article about wine making in Israel, the industry ended abruptly with the Arab Conquest in the 7th century. In...
Israeli Wine – Part 1 – Ancient History
When people around the world think “exceptional wine” the places which produce the best wine that come to mind are France, Italy, &...
It’s safe, believe me!
Whenever I’m with first time tourists to Israel, especially those from the United States, they almost always comment how “different” the...
Eilat Travel Tips from Your Israel Tour Guide
Many people who travel to Israel never make it to Eilat on the country’s Southern tip. That’s a pity because from an Israel tour guide...
Belvoir-Crusader Fortress in the Sky
Belvoir Castle was a Crusader Fortress built to protect the road to Tiberias and as a lookout point over the Jordan Valley. Most people...
Banias, a Golan Experience
There are several good reasons to tour in the Golan Heights and the Banias Nature Reserve is one of them. This spot is the perfect place...