My favorite Middle Eastern flavor, Za’atar Spice…what is it and what can you use it for?
Middle East & North Africa
Photos and video from 2013 Tel Aviv Gay Pride – where 100,000 people and tourists celebrated gay pride on the beach
Photos and commentary on some of Tel Aviv’s street art and graffiti
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 Bank predominantly Palestinian. The city’s history is one of the most complex and controversial in Israel, Palestine and the West Bank and has long …
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.
My review of the Abraham Hostel in Jerusalem – one of the most fun hostels I’ve stayed in and probably the best in Israel
The Bethlehem wall, built by Israel & covered in graffiti by Palestinians and international supporters, is a symbol of nonviolent protest in the West Bank.
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.
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
Details from a free walking tour of the Nazareth Old City. The Nazareth tour showcased peace projects around the ancient city