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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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Tel-Aviv Neighborhoods

Tel-Aviv pulses with energy, and life. New building construction like massive pieces of sculpture, reach for the sky and historic buildings are being refurbished and reimagined into boutique hotels, art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, and interior design stores. Cafés, bakeries,…

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Córdoba – Andalusia Spain

Córdoba lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir river and gets its magnetic charm from the riverfront lined by cafés, bars, and restaurants; the sparkling white buildings trimmed in sky-blue, red, and sunshine-yellow; the weather-worn red clay roof tiles; the…

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Toledo – Spain

Toledo sits atop a gorge in the Castilla la Mancha region, at the center of Spain. Named Toletum by the Romans, Toledo's history is thought to have begun in the 5th Century when it was settled by Jewish travelers. Ruled…

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Ronda – Andalusia – Spain

Ronda rests on a mountain top in Andalusia, Spain, and wears the crown for being the most enchanting of the Pueblos Blancos – White Towns. New Town (not so new) and the Old Moorish town of Ronda are separated by…

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