Ein Hemed – Aqua Bella The Aqua Bella – Ein Hemed National Park, run by the Israel Parks and Nature Authority, is located on the path of an old Roman road, which was still in use after the Crusader period. This piece of paradise is just about a ten-minute drive from Jerusalem. The … Read more
There are some great playgrounds available in Jerusalem allowing kids to run around and have fun. While parents are always advised to keep a eye on their kids; playground culture in Jerusalem tends to be a lot freer and more relaxed than in many other big cities around the world. Around the … Read more
When it gets hot in Jerusalem and the program calls for a few hours or few days off, then a swimming pool is a great option. Most of the five-star hotels have a pool that is open to the public, although it is advised to check in advance about public access and … Read more
Mahane Yehuda (or Machane Yehuda) is Jerusalem‘s famous food market just off the Jaffa Road. Mahane Yehuda is a Jerusalem institution. Although traffic changes and a more urban lifestyle with supermarkets and corner shops have made a visit to the “shuk” (the market) less of a necessity; the devotees make a weekly … Read more
The Muslim Quarter is one of the four quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem. The Muslim Quarter is the largest and the most populous of all the four quarters, extending from the Lions’ Gate in the east, along the northern wall of the Temple Mount on the south, to the Damascus … Read more
Mt. Zion – David’s Tomb, the Last Supper and Pentecost, Crowned by a Minaret Mt. Zion is a wide spur of elevated land extending south of the Armenian Quarter outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a microcosm of Jerusalem’s sanctity to all three monotheistic religions. The same … Read more
The Israel Museum recently reopened after a multi-year renovation program. According to the guide, overall the new museum is around twice the size of the old museum. The Israel Museum is simply spectacular. The main part of the museum consists of three main sections – Fine Arts, Archaeology and Jewish Art and … Read more
Jerusalem (or the entire Israel for that matter) isn’t known for snowy winters. However, in recent years major snow storms and overall inclement weather can brought practical inconveniences and headaches. After a week of very atypical winter storms all over Israel with sandstorms, fierce winds, huge amounts of rain (and sadly … Read more
This is a tour of Jerusalem that I have used successfully with many friends and business colleagues. It takes 2-3 hours and is best done in the early evening as it gets cooler as the evening stretches into night. However, if you are only around during the day, bring a hat, lots … Read more
One of the best things to do in Jerusalem is the Old City Ramparts walk – it is also a great children’s (of almost all ages) activity. The Ramparts Walk is considered one of the hidden gems in the city — from locals and tourists alike. It’s not because it is usually … Read more