Israel 101: 10 Things to Consider

View from Herod's Tel Aviv

Want to visit Israel but don’t know where to begin or what to expect? With the help of my friends at DigIsrael and the Israel Ministry of Tourism, I’ve come up with a crash course on the Holy Land based on my personal experiences. Here are 10 ten helpful tips to keep in mind: 1. [...]

Israel: Not Just a Place to Pray… A Place to Play

Sunrise at Masada

Regardless of whom I told that I was going to Israel, one thing was consistent – everyone had a reaction. Some expressed fear over going to a place where political tensions are ongoing. Others were overjoyed with sentiments that ranged from “I could feel the spirituality under my feet with every step,” to “Israel changed [...]

Dallas To Tour Southwest HQTS/ El Al To Tel Aviv

Israel-YYZ-TLV-2009-45

Howdy! This week I’m writing about two recent destinations. We’re going to start off with my El Al flight to Tel Aviv and then I’ll tell you about last week’s daytrip to Dallas, for a tour of Southwest Airlines’ headquarters for some exciting news about low-cost flying. This week, Marcela Swenson continues her journey through [...]