Tag: israel

  • Top 10 places you can’t visit in 2020

    Top 10 places you can’t visit in 2020

    Is anyone else tired of travel websites and their destination listicles this year? Read the room, Lonely Planet. It’s like being bludgeoned by a list of fall’s best desserts when you’re diabetic. So in honor of my tone deaf peers, I present to you an honest list of the top 10 places you can’t visit…

  • The world’s best cities for dogs

    The world’s best cities for dogs

    Dogs are one of the most important part of our lives, and seeing foreign puppers enjoying their life tells you a lot about the place you’re visiting. So where in the world do dogs have the best life? A recent study looked at several different variables related to a dog’s life to determine which are…

  • Travel rewind: Fear and rapture in Israel and Palestine

    Travel rewind: Fear and rapture in Israel and Palestine

    You never know when the vacation you’re most afraid of will end up being one of your favorites. Israel was never high on my list of places to visit, but my now-fiancée Steph was hellbent on taking me. Looking back on it, it probably wasn’t the best idea to visit during a high-profile event like…

  • The good anticipation before a trip

    The good anticipation before a trip

    I recently wrote about the feelings of dread I had before I visited Sri Lanka, a trip that ended up being far worse than I expected. (And that was before authorities slept on intelligence that could have prevented almost 300 people from getting blown up on Easter. Give Sri Lanka a pass, boys and girls.)…

  • How to spend a day in Bethlehem

    How to spend a day in Bethlehem

    One of the most visited cities in the Palestinian territory of the West Bank is Bethlehem. It’s a short 30-minute bus ride from Jerusalem, and whether you’re staying overnight or not, the small town of Bethlehem is ideal for one day of sightseeing. These are some of the things not to miss. The Church of…

  • Tips for visiting Israel

    Tips for visiting Israel

    Israel is definitely one of the most interesting vacations I’ve ever taken. It has a whole lot to offer that should put it at the top of anyone’s bucket list. But there are some important things to know when planning travel to Israel to make your trip go as smoothly as possible. Some of these…