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Introduction
A journey to Israel is a journey to a place where the past and present call out to travelers in astonishing ways. There are layers of meaning everywhere you turn in this intense land, and why not? This land and its history lie at the very cen... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Visiting the Dome of the Rock and the Temple Mount: Built by the early Islamic rulers of Jerusalem in A.D. 691 on the site of the Temple of Solomon, the Dome of the Rock is one of the most beautiful structures ever created. It is the crown up... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Best Luxury Dining Until the 1980s, it was almost considered anti-Zionist to spend money and effort on gourmet cuisine. Israel was a practical, egalitarian society, and good, healthful fresh food was all that was necessary to create a st... Continue reading »
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The best ancient cities
Israel and neighboring Jordan are filled with ruins of lost, ancient cities from every part of their long histories. In Herodian-Roman times, the population of Judea and the Galilee may have been around three million. Almost 2 millennia of wa... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Israel's four seas (the Mediterranean, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea) offer an amazing variety of swimming experiences. The beaches of Israel look beautiful, but be careful about going in the water. Unusually strong riptid... Continue reading »
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The best hotel bargains
This selection of hotel choices runs from splurges to economy strategies; each establishment offers something special. Saint Mark's Lutheran Guest House (Jerusalem; tel. 02/628-5105): Beautiful, atmospheric, and immaculate, with gardens ab... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
The hotel scene in Israel is presently in the process of a change. After 6 years of a tourism slump, when almost no hotels were renovated or rooms redone, tourists are returning and with them, carpenters, plumbers, and decorators to brighten... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Israel's museums are relatively new, innovative, and interactive. They display the discoveries of the past, of the self, and of nationhood that are happening so intensively every day in Israeli society. The most interesting museums are those... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Israel's diverse landscapes and unusual natural phenomena provide opportunities for interesting outdoor pursuits, many of which you might never have thought of in connection with a trip here. Digging for a Day: Joining an archaeological di... Continue reading »
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The most evocative ancient sites
People come to Israel to touch the past. The events that occurred here in ancient times and the stories and legends that arose in Israel are firmly planted in the minds of more than a billion people throughout the world. City of David: Now... Continue reading »
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The most important holy places
The great sacred sites all possess extraordinary power, mystery, and beauty, at least partly conveyed upon them by centuries, if not millennia, of reverence. The ownership and histories of Israel's holy places are often a matter of contention... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
In this section, the where, when, and how of your trip are discussed -- the advanced planning that gets your trip together and takes it on the road Destination Israel: Red Alert Checklist A valid passport not due to expire for at least... Continue reading »
Rosh Pinna Travel Experiences
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A Long Ride To Nowhere
Yesterday, being Shabbat, all the volunteers had a free day. However, as most were completely hungover, not much was accomplished in this... Continue reading »
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Bad Apples & Bad Haircuts
Finally today I have the day off. It's Friday, and I'm in the town of Tzfat with South Africans Kady and Kewan (girl and boy). The bus jo... Continue reading »
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Costume Ideas, Soldiers, and More Apples
It's been one hell of a tiring day. Someone called the phone outside my room at about 5.45am, waking me up and putting me in a bad mood f... Continue reading »
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Bethlehem & Korean Food
It's pretty late. I'm tired. Return of The King is on the TV and the common room here at the hostel is packed with Japanese, Aussies, Egy... Continue reading »
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Ruins, Bees, and My Lack of Co-ordination
And so my life at Bar Am draws to a close. Just over 3 days left, and I am desperately trying to cram every experience possible into the... Continue reading »
