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.
Continue ReadingCamels, Craters and The Healing Silence
The heat, silence and endless horizon of the Israeli desert make the perfect healing cocktail.
Continue ReadingTel 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingHow 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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!
Continue ReadingPostcards 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.
Continue ReadingLebanon’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.
Continue ReadingHow 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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