St. George’s Monastery St. George’s Monastery is located in the area that is described in the famous tale of the Good Samaritan (in Luke). Located close to Jericho, at the foot of the cliffs surrounding the Wadi Qelt […]
Holy Land Trip
Holy Land 21/50: Simple Pleasures: Camel Ride & Pomegranate Juice
Simple Pleasures : Camel Rides & Pomegranate Juice Sometimes taking the time to enjoy the simple things in life can be very fulfilling and leave a lasting memory. One of the best times to do so is during vacations. Camel riding […]
Holy Land 20/50: Unexpected waterfalls of Judean Desert
Rains and waterfalls of Judean desert Judean desert is quite popular among tourists since its facing the Dead Sea to which everyone makes a visit . Those who enjoyed the thrills of the Dead Sea will have passed by the Judean […]
Holy Land 19/50: Floating in the Dead Sea, Israel – the lowest point in the Planet Earth
Dead Sea, the lowest point on Planet Earth Dead Sea is actually a lake and has been an outlet to the Sea of Galilee. The water evaporated thousands of years ago making it the lowest point in the world at […]
Holy Land 18/50: Ein Gedi, Israel’s Largest Oasis with 7 Waterfalls (where David spared King Saul’s life)
Ein Gedi (En Gedi as it is mentioned in the Bible) is located in the Southern part of Israel, closer to Dead Sea and Masada, a very arid part of Israel. Ein Gedi is Israel’s biggest oasis. An oasis in […]
Holy Land 17/50: Masada, the ancient fort and UNESCO site in Israel’s Judean Desert
Introduction Masada is one of the greatest archaeological sites in Israel and, perhaps, across the world. It is an important and popular tourist attraction because it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Masada is located on the eastern edge of […]
Holy Land 16/50: Package Tours Vs Independent Travel in Israel
12 Reasons to consider doing traveling on your own Everyone travel experience to each country is unique and very special in its own ways. In the past we have seen our family members and church groups traveling to Israel as […]
Holy Land (15/50): Pool of Siloam, narrow tunnel leading to Jerusalem Temple (South Western Side)
The Pool of Siloam or Shiloah Pool The Pool of Siloam (Shiloah) was a pool on the southern slope of the City of David and the closest pool to the Temple and hence it is mentioned many times […]
Holy land 14/50: City of David, Gihon Spring, Hezekiah’s Tunnel & Canaanite Tunnel
City of David through Kidron Valley After visiting all the beautiful Biblical sites on the Mount of Olives, we walked along the Kidron Valley towards City of David. The walk itself is bit long and slightly uphill. If you […]
Holy land 13/50: Kidron Valley (where Jesus crossed the valley traveling between Jerusalem and Bethany)
Kidron Valley The Kidron Valley runs from north to south between the Mount of Olives and the eastern wall of the Temple Mount and the City of David. The Kidron Valley is the Hebrew “Kid’ron,” meaning “dusky, gloomy,” and in Greek, […]