In 2012, I had a wonderful opportunity to travel to Israel. One of the do-not-miss things in this beautiful country is to visit, and float in, the Dead Sea. Because of where it is located in the country, the tours usually start early leaving Jerusalem. The first stop is to the fortress of Masada and […]
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Traditional Seder Recipe: Matzo Balls
I’ve had the distinct privilege of being invited to a few Seders over the years, the Jewish practice, where multiple generations of a family gather to celebrate Passover. Many customary prayers are conducted, songs sung, and stories are told while specific food is served with deeply significant meaning. During this pandemic, the opportunity to gather […]
8 Bingeable Netflix Original TV Series That Let You Travel the World
There’s never been a better time to bingewatch a show than right now. We’re all at home, flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, and hungry to dream about faraway lands in order to satisfy our wanderlust. Since we’re all currently grounded, if you’re like us, you’re going to want to watch some TV shows […]
An Ideal Two-Week Israel Vacation
Israel is a land of contrasts both geographically and historically. Whether visiting for religious reasons or purely as a globetrotting visitor, this colourful land will keep you enthralled on an Israel vacation. If you look at a map of Israel, you will see it isn’t that extensive in area but it is bursting with so […]
Things to Do on An Africa and Middle East Vacation That Will Impress Your Friends
There are experiences on a trip to Africa and the Middle East you can enjoy which are different and unusual… and you don’t have to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. If you are like me, you love to tell your friends about the places you visited where you had a unique experience. Africa has its fair share […]
Exploring Great Religions on World Travel
Religion offers a reason to travel across the world. And I’m not just talking about pilgrimage, whether the Hajj, which requires Muslims to make a trip to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, or the hiking trails along the Camino de Santiago in Western Spain, one of the most significant pilgrimages in Christianity. I […]
Jerusalem: Your Cultural Getaway for 2019
Many international travellers think of Israel as a nation of spiritual sights, where the histories of the world’s three great monotheistic religions come together to create a cultural landscape like no other. Diverse, spiritual, and always controversial, Israel travel offers a visit that believers and non-believers alike will never forget. Still, art and creativity are […]
Discover the Atmospheric City of Jerusalem on a Trip to Israel
Combining a heady mixture of different religious and ethnic cultures and history – all of which add to its unique character and flavour on Israel travel – Jerusalem has a very strong atmosphere which is almost palpable. I was struck, on my first visit to Jerusalem, by the all-pervading ambience I encountered. I had just […]
Ten Iconic Sites to See on an Africa and Middle East Vacation
The most outstanding sites on an Africa and Middle East vacation are numerous and should not be missed. What’s on your bucket list? My intention here is to highlight the top 10 iconic sites in Africa and the Middle East natural or otherwise that are my favourites that I have personally experienced and have what I […]
The 4 Ws of a Middle East Vacation
If you only read the headlines, you’re missing a lot of the story. Parts of the Middle East have been home to unspeakable tragedy, but there are many countries in the region that are safe and often overlooked by travellers wanting to see the world. Don’t make the same mistake that others do. Head on […]
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