Electrical Cars, Clean Tech, Going Greener
Every so often I come across really exciting news stories. Even though in its outline this blog does not concern itself with every day news, when something really exciting comes along, I will bring it to the attention of readers.
Hanukkah – Festival of Lights
During the darkest time of the year, mid-winter, is when Jews all over the world celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights or the Festival of Dedication.
Hanukkah is the celebration of a miracle that took place in the year 165 BCE during the purification of the Temple in Jerusalem following [...]
Churches, Synagogues and Mosques in Israel
When traveling through Israel, especially in Jerusalem and eastern Galilee, it sometimes may seem that there are more churches than synagogues and mosques. This may seem strange, as Israel is a Jewish country with minorities of Christians and Moslems.
Jazz Globus Festival, Jerusalem
Within the music world Israel is best known for within classical music from the Israel Philarmonic to the many soloists and conductors.
A field of music less prominent, but no less popular within Israel, is jazz. If you happen to be in Israel, and in particular in Jerusalem, and you want to hear international level jazz, you are in the right place.
Israel Improves Incoming Tourism
After the six-month mark of 2009 there are now some statistics on tourism to Israel. I can’t say that I totally trust these numbers or at least as far as the way they are affecting the field of guiding.
Private Guided Tours in Israel
In an earlier article I outlined all the various form of getting around in Israel. As a guide with my own private car for private guided tours, I am of course a little biased. But I think,it is appropriate to set out the advantages and disadvantages of seeing Israel this way.
Getting Around in Israel – Public and Private Transport
On traveling to any country one of the basic items of planning is how to get around. In all countries there are usually several modes of transportation. Which one is chosen will depend on age, interests and not least financial considerations.
Israel National Trail – A Different Visit to Israel
This is a little outside my normal range – The Israel National Trail (INT). I have never done it myself – hiked the Israel Trail, but this blog is also to give information for a different type of visiting Israel.
Israel Why Is It Called The Holy Land
There are so many explanations on why Israel became the Holy Land. Most likely you know them all.
