Travel blogs, travel photos and features from the Middle East & North Africa
Instagramming Palestine
My Instagram photos from a several day trips when visiting Palestine. Cities I visited in the West Bank include Ramallah, Bethlehem, Nablus and Hebron.
Day trip to Hebron – a photo essay
When staying in Jerusalem a few months back, I had a few goals in mind for my return trip to Israel. One of them was to finally visit Hebron—a city in the West…
Street art in Jerusalem isn’t always political (PHOTOS)
While plenty of graffiti in Jerusalem can be negative, not all of it is. Some street art in Jerusalem spreads a messages of hope, peace & love.
Sleeping with a prophet, or how I had a lot of fun in Jerusalem
My review of the Abraham Hostel in Jerusalem – one of the most fun hostels I’ve stayed in and probably the best in Israel
13 photos of the wall surrounding Bethlehem
The Bethlehem wall, built by Israel & covered in graffiti by Palestinians and international supporters, is a symbol of nonviolent protest in the West Bank.
My first impressions of Jerusalem
Jerusalem captured me from the very first night. These were my first impressions and after visiting several times since, the city still gets me every time.
In search of wifi in the Holy Land, I brought my own…
A review of the XCom Global portable wifi service during my backpacking trip through Israel and Palestine. Details on how and where I was able to stay connected
A different kind of free walking tour in Nazareth, Israel
Details from a free walking tour of the Nazareth Old City. The Nazareth tour showcased peace projects around the ancient city
The Berlin, Tel Aviv connection: why these two cities are so cool
Berlin and Tel Aviv share many similarities — they’re both über cool cities for the cultural and creative. Here’s what makes both Berlin & Tel Aviv so cool.
Video: the sights & sounds of Jerusalem
Check out my travel video from Jerusalem: featuring shots from the Musrara neighborhood, Abraham Hostel, the Kotel and many Israeli museums.
