Tag Archives: Israel

Israel: The Land where Time began

We travel through 2000 years of history in Israel – the Land where Time began. Our journey starts in Caesarea, the port city built … Continue reading

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Israel: In the Footsteps of Jesus

Was Jesus buried at the place of the Holy Sepulchre or the Garden Tomb? 2000 years after his death it is still a hotly … Continue reading

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Israel: The Baha’i World Centre

The Baha’i World Centre in Haifa, Israel, is the spiritual and administrative centre built primarily for the pilgrims who travel here from all around … Continue reading

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Israel: Jerusalem – City of Gold

There are many reasons to visit Jerusalem – religion, history, architecture, cuisine, just to name a few. But it’s the City’s antiquity – layer … Continue reading

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Israel: The Tastes of Israel

Israeli is a mosaic of customs, traditions and people. With a population drawn from over one hundred countries on five continents, Israeli cuisine can … Continue reading

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Israel: Reflections on Archaeology

A look back at my visits to Acco, Beit She’an and Caesarea in Israel and the wealth of opportunities that exist for amateur archaeologists … Continue reading

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Haifa, Israel: The Baha’i Temple

The port city of Haifa in Israel is home to the Baha’i Temple, the world centre for the Baha’i religion. Situated on the slopes … Continue reading

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The Middle East – A Taste of Travel

Cookbook author, Habeeb Saloum, and restauranteur Said Mukhayesh introduce us to the traditional colourful, fragrant, healthy, spicy, and mouth-watering dishes that can be found … Continue reading

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Israel: Dead Sea Spa Treatments

The Dead Sea may be the lowest place on earth but it has highly valued treatments that combine sun, salt water, air and black … Continue reading

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Akko, Israel: The Underground Crusader City

The ongoing excavation of what is now called ‘The Underground Crusader City’ is worth the trip to Akko (Acre) alone. It is an amazing … Continue reading

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