Israel

Getting from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea and Masada is not as easy as getting from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and Masada but is still totally do able. …

Traveling from Jerusalem to The Dead Sea and Masada can be done a few ways depending on your budget and preferences. The Dead Sea and Masada are two of the …

Herodium, or Herodion, is the archeological site and remains of Herod’s summer palace, fortress, monument, burial ground, and district capital. It is located in the Judean Desert just outside of …

The Masada Museum features 500 artifacts that were discovered during the archeological digs Masada in the Judean Desert between 1963 and 1965. The artifacts are displayed in illuminated showcases over …

Masada Campsite West is located inside the Masada National Park near Mount Masada in the Judean Desert. Here, you can bring your own private tents and trailers or rent rent …

Whenever friends come in to Jerusalem and don’t know the city, I bring them to my “must see in Jerusalem” sites. Jerusalem is my favorite city in Israel and maybe …

The Masada Snake Path is the name of the path that climbs up to Masada from the east and is one of the most iconic hikes in Israel. The path …

The Judean Desert is one of the world’s smallest, yet most unique desert regions. Throughout history, the Judean Desert has been an important, and well documented place. For example, it …

The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and is ten times saltier than that of the ocean which allows you to float in it. The Romans were the …

Masada National Park is is an ancient fortification, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a symbol of the struggle for freedom. Masada is a poignant symbol of the continuing human …