Depending on the country, the Middle East can be an expensive destination — but Jordan is more budget-friendly than I expect. Find out how much I spent per day on accommodation, food, transportation, and activities. Continue reading
After all the scuba diving I’ve done, I didn’t expect Israel to rate at the top of my list. But the Red Sea offers a impressive variety and color of species. Continue reading
Art, spices, olives, fruit… there’s an abundance of color and energy at this hectic market in Tel Aviv. Continue reading
Jaffa is a highlight of Tel Aviv — it’s a charming seaside port with restaurants, shops, and cool alleyways. Plus we try meze for the first time, and it leaves me too stuffed for a proper meal! Continue reading
The vibrancy of Tel Aviv’s energy is matched only by its color. Check out these bold beach shots and other unexpected moments of artwork that pop up throughout the city. Continue reading
We visit three cities north of Tel Aviv in an epic day trip: a historic port town, a bustling metropolis, and a walled city. Continue reading
It’s another jam-packed day in Israel as we travel to the Sea of Galilee, glimpse Syria from Golan Heights, and visit the church where Mary was told she would birth Jesus. Continue reading
We spend the morning visiting Masada, the desert fortress / palace built for Herod the Great, and then hike through a lush oasis at Ein Gedi nature reserve. Continue reading
It’s the quintessential Dead Sea experience: we spend an afternoon floating on our backs and playing with mud on the shores of this historically and biblically significant body of salt water. Continue reading
From the Dome of the Rock to the Wailing Wall, we visit the most important sites of Jerusalem during our day-long tour of the Old City. Continue reading