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London’s Craft Cocktail Scene

Heather — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:59:31 +0000

While grabbing a pint at a traditional British pub is a must for most visitors to London, England, those whom prefer a craft cocktail over a pint of beer can now revel in London’s thriving craft cocktail scene! With a nod to the 1920’s American prohibition era, most of the speakeasy-style cocktail bars can be...

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Motorcycle Ride through Essex County, Ontario

Heather — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:00:36 +0000

With colorful fall leaves, bountiful golden harvest and cool, crisp air, the autumn season seems to beckon motorcyclists to hit the open road to experience the energy of the season. My husband and I love taking long day trips and weekend getaways on our motorcycle, it’s the best way to experience the countryside of the...

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7 Ways to Experience Niagara Falls

Heather — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 01:00:09 +0000

Since its discovery in the late 1600’s, Niagara Falls has become one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. Spanning the border of Canada and the United States, Niagara is a collection of three waterfalls-Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the American Falls. During its peak flow (spring and summer), more than 600,000 gallons...

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Highlights of Jerusalem

Heather — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 01:58:58 +0000

Jerusalem is unlike any city that I have visited before. The combination of ancient ruins, religious churches and sites, and modern neighborhoods, make Jerusalem an eclectic and spiritual city. With so much to explore in Jerusalem, one could spend days discovering the gems of this remarkable city. During my short visit, I was able to...

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The Dead Sea

Heather — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 01:51:30 +0000

Although Israel holds many great historical artifacts, religious sites and ancient cities, for many people the highlight of Israel is floating in the Dead Sea. With the Dead Sea and Masada (read Masada post here) within a few miles drive, the combination makes for the perfect day trip to explore some of Israel’s most unique...

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Exploring the Desert Fortress of Masada

Heather — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 01:52:24 +0000

The perfect day trip from Tel Aviv is combining a visit to Masada and the Dead Sea. From Tel Aviv, the Judean Desert-Dead Sea area is approximately a two hour scenic drive. With beautiful varying landscapes such as natural springs, the green oases of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, fields and valleys, wadis (dry riverbeds) and...

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Exploring the Christian Sites of Galilee, Israel

Heather — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 02:17:34 +0000

Northern Israel is a land of nature reserves, national parks, lush vegetation, hillsides, mountains, Israel’s wine region, and home to numerous historical and religious sites. The Galilee region is divided into two main parts, the Upper Galilee (north) and the Lower Galilee (south). These two regions encircle the freshwater Sea of Galilee, a life-source of...

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7 Reasons to Visit Israel Now

Heather — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 01:52:07 +0000

From the moment I stepped off the plane in Tel Aviv, I was greeted with “Welcome to Israel!” On the plane from London to Tel Aviv, I sat next to a young Israeli man, whom was returning home after living abroad for five years. He was excited to be going home, but even more excited...

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Exploring Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan

Heather — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 01:17:05 +0000

After my breathtaking visit to Petra, I knew I needed to explore more of Jordan! Thankfully, the Tourist Israel tour included a visit to both Petra and Wadi Rum! Although my time in Jordan was brief, I feel so grateful to have experienced Jordanian hospitality and the amazing landscape that encompasses Jordan! History of Wadi...

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A Journey through Petra

Heather — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:49:37 +0000

A visit to Petra has been on my travel wish list for as long as I can remember. I have always been a geography and history lover, and I can remember reading about the intriguing “lost city” of Petra and looking at beautiful photographs of this ancient Middle Eastern city. I have been waiting my entire...

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