Ma`ale Akrabim in Hebrew means Scorpions Pass. It is a steep twisted section of Route 227 (Northern Negev, not far from Dimona). Map of the area: I remember Trollstigen in Norway. It is known due to its steep incline and eleven hairpin bends up a steep mountainside. Well, Trollstigen has good marketing. I have drove…
Let’s start with a short video of Driving in Israel. It is a time-lapse that squeezed an hour and a quarter drive to 30 seconds video. What is Time-lapse? I have made this video using GoPro 3 silver edition. It is not a regular video. It is a time-lapse. Time-lapse is when you take a…
Rosh HaNikra is a geologic formation near the border with Lebanon. Sea activity on white chalk rock formed the grottoes. Map Rosh HaNikra is located north of Nahariya, north of Achziv National Park, and next to Lebanon’s border. Rosh HaNikra Grottoes is a white chalk cliff face that opens into spectacular grottoes. The nearby Achziv…
Beit Guvrin – Maresha National Park has numerous caves (southern area), an amphitheater, and a fortress in the northern region. Map Beit Guvrin National Park is near Kiryat Gat, roughly halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Beit Guvrin is about 55 km from Jerusalem and 80 km from Tel Aviv. And here is the map…
In this article, we will visit Acre port and talk about history, boat sailing, and the ferry between Haifa and Akko. Note: if you are looking for an Acre city guide that includes all relevant information and things to do, then check out Acre. Map Old Acre is the old part of the modern city…
Yehiam Fortress from the Crusader and Ottoman periods, near Nahariya, is a lovely attraction for a short family visit. Map Kibbutz and Fortress Yehiam are located in northern Israel, about 8km from Nahariya. Kibbutz Yehiam is known for its meat products and Malka Beer. And in front of Malka Beer, on the ground of this…