Following the outbreak of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, the Israeli cabinet has voted to close again the borders to tourists. As of now, no foreign tourists are allowed into Israel, unless they have applied for and received a…
Israel lies between Asia and Africa and is not far from Europe. Every year, millions of migrating birds come from Europe to spend the winter in warmer, tropical or subtropical climate. And there are plenty of local birds. This makes…
Today at The Rothschild Hotel waiting for my customer for a VIP tour through Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Can’t complain about the leg room. Additional information and booking
The Avshalom stalactite cave is considered one of the most beautiful stalactite caves in the world. Small in size compared to others such as the Postojna Caves in Slowenia, but huge in its variety and abundance of stalactites, stalagmites, drapery,…
Recently John and I did a 6 day photo tour, starting out at Acre via Tiberias, the Golan Heights, Jordan valley, Dead Sea and the Northern Negev. Below is a visual testimony. If you like to get more information…
The Isaac Kaplan Old Yishuv Court Museum is located in an ancient 500-year-old house in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. The museum tells the story of Jewish life inside the city walls, from the 16th century up until…
Mahane Yehuda market has long been a landmark in Jerusalem. Some even describe it as a “national treasure“. One thing is certain – if you want to meet authentic people, you need to look no further. This picturesque marketplace lies…
Tel Aviv is the vibrant hub of Israel. No Israel visit is complete without spending a couple of days at least in this metropolis. With regard to culture Tel Aviv compares with New York, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, and Berlin.…
The Murad Castle Museum for Archaeology and Palestinian Heritage – also named Solomon Pools Museum – is located across Solomon’s Pools in al-Khader, a suburb of Bethlehem governed by the Palestinian National Authority. Those who expect to find a wealth…
Abraham’s tent is located at Genesis Land in the Judean desert, close to Jerusalem. Abraham and his servant Eliezer welcome their guests in a Bedouin tent (yes, you could call Abraham a Bedouin, he certainly led a nomadic life). We reach the…