Weekend in Jerusalem

Weekend in Jerusalem Holy Jerusalem and the nearby cutting edge beach party city of Tel Aviv are a compelling and vibrant mix as I discovered on a recent weekend visit.

I'm not sure what the ancient Jewish people would make of "The Rabbi and The Gypsy Lady", now jamming in Jerusalem. Rabb...
25/06/2022

I'm not sure what the ancient Jewish people would make of "The Rabbi and The Gypsy Lady", now jamming in Jerusalem. Rabbi Tomer, a guitar playing orthodox rabbi, and Alexandra Kamarit, AKA The Gypsy Lady, are one of Jerusalem's most recognisable and talented busking duos.

The exposed drainage tunnel measures 800 metres (2625 feet) long and a metre (3 feet wide) so this isn't for anyone suff...
24/06/2022

The exposed drainage tunnel measures 800 metres (2625 feet) long and a metre (3 feet wide) so this isn't for anyone suffering from claustrophobia. It was an altogether different experience, involving lots of crouching down and wading through water above my knees. My trousers and shoes got soaked!

also recommend a tour of the actual City of David or ancient Jerusalem, much of which is located on a narrow ridge south...
24/06/2022

also recommend a tour of the actual City of David or ancient Jerusalem, much of which is located on a narrow ridge south of the present day Old City. There, you'll see ongoing archaeological excavations as well as fortifications, elaborate water systems, Hezekiah's Tunnel, the Pool of Shiloan and a newly opened visitor centre

There are several tours on offer, but the classic one passes many of the city's famous sites, taking you through the lux...
23/06/2022

There are several tours on offer, but the classic one passes many of the city's famous sites, taking you through the luxurious Yemin Moshe and Mishkenot Shannanim neighbourhoods. They provide a fun take on Jerusalem with plenty of interesting stories shared by the guides.

Hardy types will enjoy this way of exploring the ancient cobbled streets. Segway tours are certainly demanding in Jerusa...
23/06/2022

Hardy types will enjoy this way of exploring the ancient cobbled streets. Segway tours are certainly demanding in Jerusalem's hustle-and-bustle, not to mention the uneven pavements. Surprisingly, I've never experienced the calm thrill of a futuristic segway before, balance not being my greatest skill

Holy Jerusalem and the nearby cutting edge beach party city of Tel Aviv are a compelling and vibrant mix as I discovered...
22/06/2022

Holy Jerusalem and the nearby cutting edge beach party city of Tel Aviv are a compelling and vibrant mix as I discovered on a recent weekend visit. No trip to the Israeli capital would be complete without a drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city

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