Must-see Christian sites in the Holy Land

Israel might be the Jewish homeland, but the Christian faith has remained tied to the Holy Land for over 2000 years, thanks to the tales of a certain Jesus of Nazareth. Whatever your faith, there are some awe-inspiring, must-see Christian sites in Israel and they are all well worth checking out. Here’s our guide to the [...]

Top 10 things to see and do in Israel

This is a toughie, narrowing down Israel’s top attractions to a top ten “must do” list. But, here it is, my attempt at bringing you the best of the Holy Land in one ultimate checklist - these are things that you really should do, no matter if you’re here for a long weekend or a month.

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The lowest place on Earth – The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a natural marvel that you simply have to check out. Yes, those pictures of mud covered tourists with just the whites of their eyes peeking through are for real – you too can smother your body in mud, or, alternatively, float on your back in the warm, salty waters of the Dead [...]

Jerusalem: the Holy City

What springs to mind when you hear the word Jerusalem? Is it ancient stone alleyways brimming with Jews and Arabs on their way to prayer? Or perhaps a picture postcard vista of the Western (Wailing) Wall? Or perhaps the hustle and bustle of a Jerusalem market, with market traders howling out their latest prices and bargains [...]

101 things to see, try, taste and do in Israel

Looking for the ultimate checklist of things to see and do in Israel? We’ve compiled our Top Ten list previously, but here’s a quick list of things (101 of ‘em!) to see, try, taste and do in Israel. Some (no, all!) of which you really should try and squeeze into your visit here…