Tel Aviv is one of only a few cities in the world I’ve visited during every phase of my travel life.
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Secrets from the Empty Quarter
The secret to weathering a storm is standing in it unafraid.
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My Turkey Bucket List
It’s possible to visit Turkey multiple times and do little more than explore Istanbul, which is a veritable rabbit hole of discovery and revelation.
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Three Amazing Days in Abu Dhabi
This Abu Dhabi travel itinerary illustrates precisely the reasons a trip to Abu Dhabi is more authentic and interesting than a Dubai-only UAE trip.
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Three Immaculate Days in Isfahan
This is the moment my trip to Iran truly begins, I muttered to myself the moment I set eyes upon the illuminated Shah Mosque and the violet clouds above it.
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The Truth About Iran
The two weeks I spent in Iran informed me and changed me and humbled me, and I ask all of you reading this to humble yourselves.
Continue ReadingThree Tantalizing Days in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is one of only a few cities in the world I’ve visited during every phase of my travel life.
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Three Incredible Days in Istanbul
You could spend a whole lifetime discovering Istanbul, but if you’ve only got three days in Istanbul, I’ve got you covered.
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Camels, Craters and The Healing Silence
The heat, silence and endless horizon of the Israeli desert make the perfect healing cocktail.
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Tel Aviv’s Hidden Paradise
The Shenkin Hotel is the perfect marriage of everything I need from a hotel and everything I love about Tel Aviv.
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The Baby Blue Birthplace of Kabbalah
I didn’t run into Madonna, Ashton Kutcher or Demi Moore in Safed, but the birthplace of Kabbalah is fascinating enough on its own – it doesn’t need celebrities.
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How to See Everywhere in Israel
If you’re considering a trip to Israel but aren’t sure how to make it happen, here are seven reasons I recommend you use Abraham Tours.
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The Best Hump Day Ever
Not many people can say they spent their “hump day” in the company of dozens of Israeli camels – but I can!
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Postcards from Palestine
Traveling in Palestine not only provided me with incredible insight on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but proved to be among my most enjoyable experiences ever.
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Lebanon’s Sort-of-Underground Gay Scene
Lebanon’s gay scene is extremely open compared to most of its Middle Eastern neighbors, in spite of the fact that being gay is illegal in Lebanon.
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How Many Shekels Per Day in Israel?
Set realistic expectations about the cost of travel in Israel before you touch down so you aren’t disappointed when you arrive there.
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