Book Review: “Fast Times in Palestine” by Pamela Olson
“Fast Times in Palestine” is Pamela Olson’s powerful, deeply moving account of life in Palestine—both the daily events that are universal to us all (house parties, concerts, barbecues, and weddings) as well ...
Take a Road Trip Through Southern Israel
When your vacation time is limited and you’re traveling to an exotic location you’ll probably find yourself whizzing from major landmark to the next without smelling the coffee, roses or even the ...
Discover the Lost City of Petra
Petra is old, very old. It’s so old that evidence has been found that indicates a settlement in the area since prehistoric times. The UNESCO World Heritage Site that we see today ...
Exploring Dalaman, Turkey and the Lycian Way
Dalaman is a fantastic destination for anyone who is new to Turkey. While the town benefits from excellent facilities and a wide range of activities thanks to its proximity to main tourist ...
Western Wall – Jerusalem, Israel – Daily Photo
The Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, is located in Jerusalem, Israel. It is one of Judaism’s holiest sites and for centuries has been a site of prayer and pilgrimage.
The Colossus of Memphis – Memphis, Egypt – Daily Photo
This is the colossus of Memphis, a statue of Rameses II lying down inside a museum built for it. The guy in the photo is the caretaker, who was cracking jokes from ...
5 Things to Know When Traveling in the Middle East
While standards vary from country to country the Middle East is culturally defined by being predominantly Islamic, and by most of its countries being ruled under Islamic law. This means that we ...
Alexandria Lighthouse – Alexandria, Egypt – Daily Photo
I would recommend Alexandria to anyone visiting Egypt as there are fewer tourists and you can get a sense of the “real” Egypt. This shot was taken of the famous lighthouse in ...
The Long Road Into the Mountains – Negrev Desert, Israel – Daily Photo
The Negev is in the south of the Israel and occupies about half of Israel’s land area. Sparsely populated, it was the location of many biblical scenes. Many bikers and hikers enjoy ...
Travel to Southern Israel – Episode 318
The Amateur Travelertalks to Chaundra about her trip to Southern Israel. While visiting a friend from University who has settled in Israel they wanted to go to someplace the friend had not yet ...
