If the idea of traveling back in time and exploring ancient ruins sounds appealing, a visit to Petra, Jordan is my suggestion. This city, which covers 100 miles, is the grandest surviving example of architecture from the Roman, Nabataean, and Byzantine eras. Along with Egypt’s pyramids and Macho Picchu’s Citadel … Read more
Tel Aviv is an exciting city that embraces the oldest traditions of Israeli culture and melds them into an advanced, modern metropolis. Add strategic placement on the Mediterranean Sea and you have a spectacular coastal setting. But lately it has also become the holy grail for food lovers which is … Read more
A trip to Israel usually makes one think of exploring the lavishly decorated hallways of centuries old monasteries or tracing the footsteps of some of the most revered religious figures of all time. Israel has a reputation and there’s a reason for it; it’s one of the most richly historical … Read more
Mention “Galilee,” and, for many, miraculous tales of Jesus Christ and his disciples come to mind. But this legendary destination, about two hours’ drive north of Tel Aviv, is also where Jewish “Men of Deeds” performed miracles in ancient Roman times, and where rabbis developed the Kabbalah, a branch of … Read more
Recently celebrating its 100th anniversary, Tel Aviv has grown by leaps and bounds as a popular tourist destination. No longer just a launch pad for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem or an adventure in the Negev desert, Tel Aviv’s history, culture and nightlife together create a kind of hybrid travel experience … Read more
Most New Yorkers know that some of the best works of art aren’t in the museums. They’re either public works (Hello, Lady Liberty!) or, are on display semi-privately at many of New York’s finest hotels and galleries … free of charge! This spring and summer take in a new exhibit … Read more