The Yehudiya Waterfall is a place you most certainly won’t find on your typical Israel itinerary. The closest I’ve come so far was with 2 Birthright groups. Yes, I’ve only been here twice since starting to guide in 2015. And even then, we did the water hike, where you hike in the Yehudiya Stream, but […]
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Ein Gedi is an underrated site for tourism here in Israel. It’s usually listed on an itinerary as “time permitting” – and usually time does NOT permit when trying to do it on the same day as Masada and the Dead Sea. If it does it’s because you’re getting a very early start and likely
Masada is a MUST when visiting Israel. It’s one of the first questions people ask when you tell them you’re coming here. Oh, are you going to Masada? Well, if you are, then you’ll need to get both up and down from the mountain, and there are multiple options. Let’s see what they are. Getting
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I can’t say anything about the public transportation system in Israel in general terms. The functionality and ease of use really depend on where you are in the country. So lets get working: When Should I Use Public Transportation in Israel? In the large cities, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa, the public transportation
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Just as driving in Israel is…interesting, so is parking. Generally speaking, the smaller the town, the easier parking will be. Not only finding a parking spot, but just understanding the parking instructions is easier the smaller the place is. Lets break down parking into different categories. Parking in the City Parking in a city is
Before we get into what to bring to the Dead Sea, a word of warning. Heading to the Dead Sea is just like heading out to any beach in this respect. Whenever going to the beach you always want to minimize the amount of things you’re bringing with you. This is always good advice because
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The Dead Sea is unlike any other beach I’ve been to, and things work differently when in the water here. Therefore, I have here some Dead Sea tips for floating in the Dead Sea. Tips for Proper Floating in the Dead Sea Walk into the Dead Sea until the water is around knee-high – this
Interested in heading to the Dead Sea while you’re in Israel? Here are a few Dead Sea tips that will help you decide which beach to go to. I’ve got separate posts about what to bring with you to the Dead Sea and some Dos and Donts for going into the water. Most people head