Israel

Took the family to Israel for 6 days and it worked better than I'd hoped. The kids were fascinated by Dead Sea — more than I expected from children who usually resist sightseeing. Food was manageable: even the pickiest eater in our group found things to eat, and Israeli breakfast spread went down we…

I came to Israel specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Masada at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Eilat's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects. world-class food cultu…

We chose Israel for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in Jerusalem at night, the drama of Old City Jerusalem, the intimacy of small restaurants serving hummus — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. extraordinary concentration of history became an une…

I went to Israel with modest expectations and left completely won over, largely thanks to time spent in Eilat. The city has a pace and character that travel guides undersell. Found a great spot for Israeli breakfast spread on day two and went back every day after that. Masada was the big planned ex…

I wanted to love Israel more than I did. The positives exist: Dead Sea is genuinely impressive, Haifa has moments of real charm, and falafel is as good as people say. But some political sensitivities to be aware of was a persistent problem throughout the trip and dragged the experience down. I've h…