Destinations
Trancoso and Belmonte
Trancoso is a tiny medieval village built within the walls of a castle. Today cars have access to the cobbled streets; however, the majority of the web of ancient lanes are so narrow that cars can barely squeeze through them.…
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Costa Rica – A Ten-Day Trip
Twenty-seven years ago, Costa Rica was a little-known tourist destination. Other than the Pan American Highway, the majority of roads beyond San Jose were bumpy dirt roads. We bounced along, reveling in the landscape, a color of green that I named Costa…
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Jerusalem – The Old City
Stroll through the modern Mamilla Shopping Center with its outdoor sculptures, galleries, clothing stores, and trendy cafes. Climb a flight of stairs at the far end of the mall, and you’ll find yourself outside the historic Jaffa Gate, which marks…
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Israel’s Must-See Hidden Gems
Neot Semadar - The Negev. Approximately 60 Kilometers from Eilat on Route 40, Neot Semadar appears like a mirage. An oasis surrounded by the barren Negev desert as far as the eye can see. Dominated by the eccentric Art Center…
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Lake Tiberias-The Sea of Galilee -Israel.
Lake Tiberias, which nature created in a shape reminiscent of a violin, is fondly referred to as “The Kinneret” by Israelis. It’s the lowest freshwater lake on earth at 209 meters below sea level. In the lively town of Tiberias,…
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Tel-Aviv / Jaffa Museums
The Peres Center For Peace and Innovation – Jaffa If I had time to visit only one museum in Tel-Aviv, it would be the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. The vision and creation of the late Prime Minister and…
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