Middle East

Israel

A trip to Israel had been on my bucket list for over a decade. There were many issues that had prevented my travel to...

Tel Aviv

We started our journey in Israel in Tel Aviv. The trip started with a little bit of adventure as we flew from JFK airport....

Bahai Gardens

The first stop on our tour of Haifa was at The Terraces of the Baháʼí Faith, also known as the Hanging Gardens of Haifa....

Empty Tomb of Jesus

Inside the large room under the rotunda in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre sits Jesus’s Empty Tomb. The tomb is enclosed by a...

Jesus Stone of Anointing

The top of the cave where Jesus was buried was sheared off to expose the interior, and a church was built around it to...

Walled Off Hotel

The Walled Off Hotel is a boutique hotel designed by anonymous artist Banksy alongside other creatives and notable academic Dr. David Grindon. Established in March 2017, and...

Bethlehem

Bethlehem is the biblical birthplace of Jesus and it’s a major pilgrimage destination of those of Christian faith and other religious beliefs. Since at least...

Dubai Desert Trip

I have always had a weakness for speed and adventure. - Dubai Desert Trip When traveling in the Middle East, one of my favorite activities...

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Any trip to Dubai would not be complete without a visit to Abu Dhabi - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Abu Dhabi is the second-largest...

Birds of Prey

It was amazing to hold the magnificent birds of prey and watch them in hunting action. One of the best days we had on...

New Year’s Eve in Dubai

We spent New Year’s Eve in Dubai with a magical night at the Treehouse on the rooftop of the Taj Hotel with friends. We...

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