Exploring the Old City of Jaffa is a fun and fascinating way to spend a day when visiting Israel. Also known as Yafo, Yafa, Japho, and Joppa, Jaffa is one of the oldest port cities in the world. Some say it’s over 4,000 years old! Historically claimed by the Egyptians, Canaanites, Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Romans, Ottomans, and many more, there’s an incredible depth of history and diversity here. Modern Tel Aviv grew out of this port city, eventually eclipsing Jaffa, which is now a neighborhood of Tel Aviv, officially called Tel-Aviv Yafo. This area, rich with multiple conquests and re-conquests, from many cultures, is a hot travel destination. With beautiful Mediterranean beaches,…

When you travel, you sometimes learn things about a country that surprise you. Israel is definitely one of those places for me. It is so much more than I expected. Yes, I expected amazing historical and religious sites, but there’s so much more to Israel than its travel destinations. So much more than what you see at your first look. For a country the size of New Jersey, there’s a lot going on in Israel. It’s is a very powerful country, with many interesting facts. Here are 5 facts on Israel that really surprised, and impressed me. 5 Impressive Facts On Israel 1. Israel Is Known As The “Startup Nation”…

The Old City of Jerusalem is one of the holiest places in the world, revered by Christians, Muslims, and Jews. A destination for sacred pilgrimage journeys for millions around the world as well as you and me. The space contained by the walls surrounding Jerusalem Old City is very small, only .35 square miles (.9 km²), yet it’s so densely packed with history and important religious sites, it’s actually a bit overwhelming. Whatever faith or religion you follow, you will be amazed by the staggering history here and the impact it’s had on our collective civilization. There is something for everyone here. This post covers the top things to do…