Hipster Jerusalem: Things to do near Zion Square
When I first landed in Israel (well, walked into Israel, really), I had little idea of what to expect. Coming from Egypt, I was already used to the Middle Eastern lifestyle (ie, things…
Inside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Inside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art A view inside the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. I spent over four months living in Tel Aviv, not far from the Tel Aviv Museum of…
Should you visit Israel?
Maybe you’ve heard great things about Tel Aviv’s nightlife (even here on this blog). Or you’re interested in Middle Eastern history & culture. Or maybe you’re religious and interested in the religious history…
Travel Responsibly in Israel: the City of David
Recently there was a travel post over at Landlopers.com about the archaeological City of David site in Jerusalem. Because Matt refuses to post the entirety of my comments on his post** (understandably it’s…
Hipster Tel Aviv: Alternative things to do & places to see in the Middle East’s Sin City
A more updated version of my hipster Tel Aviv travel tips can be found here: Hipster Tel Aviv travel tips (updated regularly). I spent four months in Tel Aviv this summer and then…
Travel to Ramallah from Jerusalem
Want to travel to Ramallah? I’d recommend a visit if you’re in Israel. Many people have a misconceived image of the West Bank and Palestinian culture & people. So if you’re traveling in…
Visiting the West Bank
You’ve read a lot about Israel and Palestine on my blog and I didn’t broach the politics too often (though I definitely did if you were paying attention), but it was certainly hard…
Camping at Masada, Israel
When I was in Israel last summer (which quickly became autumn, too), I received more than a handful of travel recommendations. While I now have my own travel itinerary suggestions for anyone’s trip…
How to get from Jerusalem to Amman using the Jordan River Border Crossing
About the border crossing Israel is notorious for tight security. Especially at their borders. So even though I was leaving rather than entering Israel, I was understandably on edge. Not to mention that…
Tel Aviv was a test; living in Tel Aviv
When I decided to make Tel Aviv my temporary home back in July, I had a lot of things hidden in the back of my mind. Living in Tel Aviv was essentially a…
17 May 2012
Jarmo @ Arctic Nomad — The trees on the railway tracks are pretty cool. And I really like the idea of a graffiti park.
17 May 2012
Brock - Backpack With Brock — Insightful! Little experiences you have while traveling add a lot to who you are and what you want to do...
16 May 2012
Candice — This looks awesome! And positively dangerous...
16 May 2012
Adam — Okay THIS SOUNDS AMAZING. Thanks for sharing! Haven't read that book either...will look it up for sure.
