Travelogues Israel

Already at Zurich Airport we notice that things are a little different when traveling to Israel instead of Italy or Spain: At check-in, we are not allowed to lock our suitcases...

The day started - like yesterday - with a super delicious breakfast.Then we were off. And somehow we ended up at -150 m below sea level.Great, especially when you're...

At the Dead Sea, salt blocks can be found everywhere, and the sea floor is a hard layer of salt

Jerusalem, Day 3 Today in the morning we took the tram to Yad Vashem, also known as the Holocaust Museum. We had obtained free tickets for the museum in advance and were...

Either you have a sexually transmitted disease or you have been bathing in the Dead Sea.

After a very intense and exciting time in Jerusalem, we continued to the north to the Sea of Galilee. To be honest, I had expected much more here. Yes, it is a lake that is nice...

Israel is so diverse! The practice of Orthodox Judaism and the differences in the population are very present, making it both exciting and prone to conflict.

While you can see many photos of Petra, Jordan from the Geocacher group in Israel today, I took plenty of time to visit the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. As it happens when you...

Today, the participants of the current Israel/Palestine/Jordan trip had a free day to explore Jerusalem. Beforehand, there were ideas to take public transportation to the Mount...

The six action heroes are setting off on a journey Eight months ago, Yoela resigned from her job with both hope and fear. Hope that she would

Today is the last time I change hostels. It goes to the boutique hostel right on my favorite beach. I hope the rooms are nice. I'm at the Gia on the rooftop right now and...

Shortly after Christmas Eve, we went to Ben Gurion Airport via Istanbul. Upon arrival, we took a bus to Jerusalem, where our journey was supposed to start. This went smoothly,...

Eine Stunde Fahrt nach Jerusalem. Keinerlei Passkontrolle auf der ganzen Fahrt. Frage mich, warum ich das teil überhaupt mitschleppen musste. Dann Stop am Abraham Hostel in...

28.-31.01.2022 • Free of charge, I continued my journey to Jerusalem and Hananel, a friend I had also met in Athens. On the first day, the city overwhelmed me with its diversity...

Then take the bus to the first hostel - in the north of Tel Aviv near the old port. It's a 20-minute ride and you should sit down immediately, otherwise you'll be flying around....

07.-09.02.2022 • Once again, I got on the bus, this time for a 4.5-hour journey to the southernmost part of Israel, Eilat. I didn't have high expectations for the city, which...

31.01.-07.02.2022 • From Jerusalem, I took the (free) bus to Kibbutz Ein Gedi, which is located on a hill directly by the Dead Sea. There, I managed to find the cheapest place...

27.01.-28.01.2022 • After a few more beautiful days with "extreme weather conditions" in Crete, it was time for everyone to say goodbye again. Everyone goes their own way. And...

Today is beach time and buying a SIM card and some groceries. SIM card costs 100 ILS - 50 for the card and 50 for the credit. Metzitzim Beach is dirty - people's trash and dog...

25.4. Gia Hostel 2nd day Wow - slept really well last night, just like at home. Had the room to myself. Since I was out all day yesterday, I had to get some groceries this...

Today's weather is rather changeable, so let's go to Haifa today. It's a 1.5-hour train ride. I have to be back on the train by 3 pm at the latest, as there are no more trains...

Great weather - so sunbathe on the beach. The water is too cold this time. But sunbathing is great. Rest in the afternoon and already packed a bit. Getting a birthday cake. In...

Today I'm moving to the Abraham Hostel. It's located very centrally. Everything is easily accessible by bus and with Google, you always know where you are. It's a 5-minute walk...

Today it is very hot and the sea is calm, so in the morning we will go to the beach and in the afternoon to Carmel Market. I will spend some time in the water. You have to walk...

Yesterday I went on a 4-hour tour of the Old City of Jerusalem. I traveled there by train. You book the ticket on the RAF card. 37 ILS there and back. 40 minutes ride - no...

Last night I finally managed to sleep - yay. Although it was late because Spain next to me insisted on making loud phone calls with the light on, but after that it was fine....

So far, there have only been two of us in the room - yesterday someone new from Brazil arrived. The guys are all very nice. Sleeping is difficult because everything is too loud,...

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