Forgetting My Right Hand In Jerusalem 
Actually the first thing that captured my attention when arriving in Jerusalem was the fact that it is located on several hilltops, elevation 760m (2,500 ft). This makes the climate much more comfortable than Tel Aviv in the summer, and considerably colde... more - travel report by porcupine 

Stuck Inside Israel with the Egypt Blues Again 
With its art deco architecture, neon signs, and coastal high rises, the obvious comparison is to Miami. Exceedingly more secular than Jerusalem, many businesses do shut down for the Sabbath so be prepared. Otherwise bars are open long hours and there is a... more - travel report by porcupine 

Magic in the air 
Exquisite fragrance from the olive trees, elegance of places of worship and enchanting history seamlessly part of the daily life in the city, together make Jerusalem very special. Single place that is considered the holiest by three of the major religions... more - travel report by mkrkiran 

The sea of Gallilee 
The sea of Galilee is located about 3 hours drive north west of Tel Aviv. The best way to see Israel is to hire a car. All street signs are in english as well as arabic and hebrew, so it is pretty easy to find your way around. The drive to the Kineret, as... more - travel report by julz83 

inside israel, an aussie expose 
Tel Aviv is a thriving metropolis, packed with trendy nightclubs, bars and resturants. The amount of different food available until the wee hours of the morning is nothing short of amazing, far beyond just a humble falafal. The young people who are not se... more - travel report by julz83 

Eilat - the ideal centre 
Strategically based in the far south of Israel, pinched between Egypt & Jordan, Eilat is the ideal centre for visiting so many of the Middle East's major sites. In two weeks, it is perfectly possible to cover the Sinai, St. Catherine's Monastery, Mount Si... more - travel report by surreyman