Israel & Palestine
The Best Things to do in Akko: Exploring Akko’s History, Food, and More!
I stand off to the corner of the market street, peering down at the map on my phone trying to figure out which fork in the alleyway I want to take. The crowd bustling around me, a cacophony of laughter and bargaining as locals buy their vegetables and fish from the vendors. One of the…
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The Best Things to do in Eilat, Israel: Israel’s Red Sea Resort City
When it comes to travel in Israel most people tend to focus on the central part of the country. Cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem see the majority of tourists and for those who do venture off the typical tourist trail, they tend to head north. However, the south of Israel is equally as beautiful.…
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Hiking the Snake Path in Masada: A Non-Hiker’s Guide to a Masada Sunrise
Before I even start, I should probably tell you one teeny tiny very important thing. This is not a success story. This is a story of failure. Which is why I figured it would be a good article to write for any non-hikers like me who somehow find themselves on a bus at 3am barreling through…
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Where to Eat in Jerusalem: 7 Delicious Foodie Finds
If I could write a love letter to a specific country’s food, it would be Israel. To be honest, I don’t really know what it is about the food there that I love so much. I mean, hummus is available around the world but it tastes better in Israel. Craft beer is, again, found around…
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Is Israel Safe to Visit? 8 Things to Know Before You Travel to Israel
Israel was somewhere I wanted to visit for a while. My mom went when she was around my age and had some great stories about floating in the Dead Sea and exploring the Old Town of Jerusalem. Yet when I told people (other than my mom) that I wanted to travel to Israel I was…
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What to Wear in Israel (& Palestine): Packing Tips for Women
Israel (and Palestine) was one of the most interesting places I have ever been. I learned a ton, saw even more, and left with a head full of knowledge (and, to be honest, a bit of confusion). Needless to say, I highly recommend it as a travel destination, especially if you love history as much…
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Why I’m Glad I Gave Israel a Second Chance
In November of 2018, I visited Israel for the first time. I was so excited to go yet I left feeling disappointed and convinced I would never return. So, what happened? Well, in this case, I feel like it was more of what didn’t happen. My first visit to Israel was with another blogger. I…
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Experience the Best of the Holy City with these Top Things to do in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one of the most fascinating cities I have ever been to. The mix of history and religion combined with a cool nightlife scene and some great foodie spots made it fun to explore. I spent about 4 days in Jerusalem, both exploring the city itself as well as the nearby attractions. It made…
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Dual Narrative Hebron Tour: Don’t Leave Israel Without This Experience
I glanced at the window beside me; a fractured kaleidoscope of colours reflected by the scenery outside. Tiny cracks spider webbing out from the point of impact in the middle crawled across the entire window pane. I wondered what had made the window crack like that. I hoped it was a rock, but I also…
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