The String (Harp) Bridge of Jerusalem
Jerusalem’s newest landmark is the Harp Bridge.
This is a bit of old news, as it was inaugurated in June 2008. But since I talk about it every time I drive through Jerusalem with my tourists, and it is visible from almost everywhere in the city, it deserves a mention here.
Reggae Star Alpha Blondy in Israel
The cultural scene in Israel is exciting. Not just with our local artists, but also due to the many foreign artists visiting The Holy Land.
The Gates of Jerusalem
To enter or exit any walled city, there must be gates. And Jerusalem has for the last 130 years had seven open gates and one closed one. There are two additional closed gates, or rather remains,
The Jesus Trail – A Spiritual Journey
The Jesus Trail is a hiking tour through the Galilee that Jesus would have known. The moving force behind the development of the trail are Maoz Inon, an Israeli entrepreneur, and David Landis, a Mennonite from the US.
July-August Heat
Summer is here. As a matter of fact weather wise June seemed to have become July. Summer in Israel begins, for most people, as schools let out for the long summer break – a full two months. As in many other countries the question is now “What to do with the kids?”
A Contender for New 7 Wonders – The Dead Sea
It truly is a wonder. The Dead Sea is but a small part of the Syrian-East African Rift Valley, but extremely unique within that unique natural phenomena. It lies some 420 m (app. 1300 feet) below sea level, and its shores are thus the lowest dry point on earth.