All Entries in the "Absolute Must Sees" Category
O Little Town of Bethlehem
If you’re visiting Israel, there’s one place that should be at the top (or pretty darned close to the top) of your sightseeing list - Bethlehem. Regardless of your faith, this little town just ten kilometers south of Jerusalem in the Palestinian Authority, is a must-see attraction thanks to its role as the birthplace of [...]
The ultimate Christian pitstop in the Holy Land - the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem
If you’re heading for Bethlehem, you’re undoubtedly going to stop at the Church of the Nativity, perhaps the ultimate destination on any Christmas visit to Israel. One of the holiest sites in Christianity, the Church represents the spot where Jesus of Nazareth was born.
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Go have an EXPERIENCE in Carmel Market!
A few weeks ago while shopping in Tel Aviv’s Carmel open-air market I ducked into a side street tchochkes shop to buy a glass carafe. Mine had accidentally banged against the marble counter top at home and cracked into pieces.
It was midday and the outside heat and humidity were starting to bear down. The narrow shop, [...]
Top 10 things to see and do in Eilat
If you’re looking for some real fun and sun, with some snorkeling and diving thrown into the mix, Eilat has to be your destination. And after many visits to Eilat over the years, we’ve managed to build a list of the ten must see attractions in Eilat, the things you really must see and do [...]
The Dead Sea - one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
It might have escaped your notice, but we at igoogledisrael are big fans of the Dead Sea, the world’s lowest place. So we were mightily impressed last week when the Dead Sea made the list of candidates for the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World. There are 77 other amazing locations up for inclusion [...]
Must-see Christian sites in the Holy Land
As Israel prepares to welcome Pope Benedict XVI in his historic visit to the Holy Land, it’s perhaps time for a quick rundown of the top Christian sites in the Holy Land. Yes, Israel might be the Jewish homeland, but the Christian faith has remained tied to the Holy Land for over 2000 years, thanks to [...]
Carmel Market, Tel Aviv
The Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, known in Hebrew as the Shuk HaKarmel, is one of the must-sees in Tel Aviv. If you want a taste of the real Israel, this is the place to go. It’s also an amazing place to visit, and the sights, sounds and smells make it a place you won’t forget [...]
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 visit. 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 Sea, [...]
Old City, Jerusalem
As the new year breezes in (freezin’ cold that wind is - but Happy New Year!), I thought I’d create a new video of some of the pictures I took last week in the Old City, Jerusalem. It’s a little taster of what the Old City is all about, and yes, in some of the [...]
The ultimate destination on your Israel trip: the Western Wall
The Western Wall (Ha-Kotel Ha-Ma’aravi) in Jerusalem is the holiest of Jewish sites, but an absolute must see regardless of your religion. The power of seeing so many people praying and overcome emotionally by this mystical Wall is not to be missed.
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Christmas in the Holy Land
Christmas in the Holy Land is probably not quite what you’d expect. As this is the birthplace of Jesus, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there would be some real razzmatazz, and just perhaps the finest humdinger of a Christmas party. You might be in for a disappointment…
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- Feel it hot, hot, hot! But no swimming in the sea please… March 15, 2010
- Alan Parsons Project live in Tel Aviv March 12, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLIV March 11, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLIII March 4, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLII February 25, 2010
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- Pm, Ministers Meet To Discuss Us Crisis (source: bignewsnetwork.com) March 13, 2010
- H&m Opens In Israel, To Glee Of Shoppers, Rage Of Radical Left (source: bignewsnetwork.com) March 13, 2010
- Netanyahu 'surprised' By U.s. Condemnation Over East Jerusalem Plan (source: bignewsnetwork.com) March 13, 2010
- ISRAEL-OPT: Gaza fishermen under fire (source: IRIN) March 13, 2010
- MIDDLE EAST: Experts urge governments to revise water policies (source: IRIN) March 13, 2010
- How To: Track the scent of life (source: IRIN) March 13, 2010
