For those who want to tour one of the Middle East’s most popular travel destinations, this Israel and Jordan itinerary may be perfect for you. Tour Jerusalem, an ancient city where every stone has a story to tell. Go to Tel Aviv for the beaches and the night life, float in the Dead Sea, climb Masada, and go scuba diving …
Off-the-Beaten-Path in Israel: The Negev Desert
The Negev Desert makes up half of the land area of Israel, covering the southern half of the country. It is a dry, barren landscape but surprisingly there is a lot to do here. Go hiking, camel trekking, and believe it or not, wine tasting!! One of the best ways to see the Negev Desert is on a road trip …
How to Plan Your Day Trip to Masada and the Dead Sea
Visiting Masada and the Dead Sea together makes the perfect day trip from Jerusalem or other locations in Israel. They are located right next to each other, so visiting them on the same day is easy and convenient. Getting to Masada and the Dead Sea Israel is a small country, not much bigger than New Jersey. The roads are in excellent …
Highlights from Israel and Jordan
Ten days in Israel and Jordan…a trip that started out badly but ended well. Tim had to travel to Israel for work and I got to tag along. We had a few precious days to tour Israel and we tacked on some extra time to go to Jordan. Here is an overview of our trip to Israel and Jordan. Day #1 …