Resources for Travel to Israel and Other Destinations
This page is here to help you plan your travel to Israel. Our website focuses on Jerusalem, but you may also want to discover more about other areas of the country and even other destinations. So, this is where I list quality websites that I think you may find useful in planning your journeys, whether it's your travel to Israel or to other destinations, and sites that are just so interesting or too good not to share with you.
General
Backpacking Women on the Road
Written by women, for women, this is an independent travel site for solo women backpackers who want safe travel advice, innovative travel ideas, health information and money tips. Packed with great information!
Bibleplaces.com
If you want photos of the holy land, this is the site for you. Beautiful pictures of Jerusalem, of course, but also of many other places mentioned in the Bible - from Ashdod to Ziklag, passing through Israel, Greece, Egypt and Turkey in between. Enjoy the photos online, or purchase them for use as teaching aids, or simply for your viewing pleasure. As you plan your travel to Israel, they'll give you a different perspective.
NU Campaign - Show Your Support for Israel
Show your support for Israel through these innovative T-shirts and posters that highlight Israeli humanitarian efforts, pioneers and pressing causes. If you saw the Latma We Con the World video - here's where you get the shirt.
Andrija Ilic
An award-winning photojournalist, Andrija documents places in conflict. He has some stunning photographs of Israel on his site, including some heartrending shots of the Disengagement from Gaza.
U.S. Passport Service Guide
Quick passport and visa expediting information. Reviews of travel document expediters. U.S. passport application instructions and form downloads. Popular travel destination guides.
If you're a student or teacher visiting us to research a school project, you might also want to look at Homeschool Central, where you'll find a great collection of resources on almost every subject.
In Israel
Make travel to Israel different from the rest with off-the-beaten path hikes and day trips all over country. Check out Ethan Bensinger's informative blog,
Sightseeing in Israel.
Safed
is one of our four holy cities, so don't miss it when you travel to Israel. This site has photos and information on local attractions, museums and accommodations.
Beersheva
is the capital of the Negev region. This site gives you a virtual tour of the history and attractions of the desert city, which too many people miss when they travel to Israel.
The Kibbutz Lotan Center for Birdwatching
site provides information on bird sightings, birdwatching tours and festivals for the amateur ornithologists among you who want to travel to Israel.
Other Destinations
I've lived in dozens of different places and visited many more, so I understand the travel bug! Here's a map of my travels - some of them (I haven't had the time to sit there and add little pins for all the rest yet ...) - and below it, some sites about these and other destinations that I though you might enjoy:
Worldwide
Excellent Romantic Vacations
Ideas and tips on romantic vacations, honeymoon destinations, and romantic getaways worldwide.
North America
Discover Beautiful Southern Ontario
Canada is definitely underrated as a tourism destination - it's a beautiful, varied place. Find out more about scenic Southern Ontario.
Why Vancouver answers that questions with lots of great info about Vancouver attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping and tons of pictures.
Visit Minnesota for a tour of Minnesota attractions and vacation spots with a lifelong resident as your guide.
If you enjoy the great outdoors, there are few places like Yosemite-California and its surrounding area. This is one of the most comprehensive sites about Yosemite National Park: everything you need to know about Yosemite, traveling, hiking, rafting, bears, granite mountains and of course the beautiful waterfalls, is on this site!
For outdoor fun in the American Midwest, try Wisconsin Dells Attractions - A family vacation guide to fun and relaxation in the Dells area water parks, resorts, hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, coupons and much more.
If the Smoky Mountains are calling you, first visit Pigeon Forge Vacations - a family vacation guide to fun and relaxation in Pigeon Forge area theme parks, water parks, resorts, hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, coupons and more.
Utah Travel Secrets is a travel guide written by someone who lives, works and plays there. Find out about the usual tourist attractions in Utah, as well as the secrets from a local with 30 years' experience living and traveling in Utah.
Europe
Here's a great site about my grandparents' hometown:
the Antwerp Tourist Guide
is the insider's guide to one of Belgium's loveliest cities. All about diamonds, chocolate, beer and food, travel, hotels, museums, attractions, culture and much more. (Definitely do not miss the chocolate and beer!)
Alicante City Insider's Guide
Discover why Alicante is one of the most vibrant cities in Spain. Lots of useful information for travelers.
Cyprus Travel Secrets
A friendly guide to Cyprus: Discover the secrets only the locals know!
Madrid, Spain - Visit and discover ...
Madrid, Spain, is dynamic and enchanting. Find out exactly why as a native shows you the city with what the guidebooks have and what they donīt include.
If Hungary is in your plans, check out Budapest Hotels, an independent guide to the best-value hotels in Budapest, Hungary, including travel tips provided by locals.
Holiday cottages UK
The widest choice of quality holiday cottages with over 20,000 properties throughout the UK and Ireland. Book direct with the owners and save up to 30%. Includes online search.
Russia Ukraine Travel
Get your Russia travel info from the source. Consult independent Russian guides and interpreters from over 60 cities throughout Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet Union.
Asia
China Travel Golden Route: On this site, travel China with a native Chinese. Learn about Chinese history, culture, artifacts, plan a fascinating itinerary and even learn a few Mandarin phrases.
Travel Directories
World Website Directory - Find sites all over the world.
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