Aside from the very beautiful desert scenery and perhaps the old town and the Bedouin market there isn’t all that much to do in Beer-Sheva. There is, ofcourse, the Israeli air force museum which I’ve managed to successfully avoid all
Ben Gurion University Campus : Be’er Sheva – Israel
During my last visit to Israel I was invited to Ben Gurion University down south at Be’er Sheva to give an academic talk. Though I’ve heard quite a lot about this university, and have a few friends who studied with
Jerusalem Summary & Itinerary : Israel
Doesn’t matter how far I go and how long I stay away, Jerusalem is where I was brought up and where I go each year to visit my family. To be frank, it is only when I left Israel that
Ramon Crater Observatory : Israeli Negev
One of the most magnificent scenic areas in southern Israel is the Ramon Crater. It’s a landscape quite unique to the Israeli desert, formed by a receding ocean millions of years ago, it’s one of the largest in the world
Monastery of the Cross – Emek HaMatzlevah : Jerusalem
Adding to the list of wonderful things to see around where area I grew up in Jerusalem is the Monastery of the Cross. Looking down from my old neighborhood – Rehavia, you’ll see that Monastery of the Cross is down
Machane Yehuda Market Festival – Baal Basta : Jerusalem
The transformation that took place in Machane Yehuda Market in central Jerusalem is remarkable (official site). From an ordinary loud and dirty wet market to a posh shopping areas filled with exotic restaurants, coffee shops, bars, pubs, tons of cool
Knesset – the Israeli Legislator : Jerusalem
Though over the years I’ve become somewhat cynical and critical of what takes place inside those walls, the visually-challenged Israeli Legislator building has – also – been part of my childhood background scenery. Located about 20 minutes walk from my
King Herod the Great Exhibition : Israel Museum – Jerusalem
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is my home museum. Located only ~15 minutes walk from my parents’ house in Rehavia, down Ramban street and across the Monastery valley, it has always been part of the very familiar view I’ve come
Visions of Jerusalem : Israel
Wrapping up a six months exchange in Florida State I stopped by Jerusalem for a quick visit before heading back to Hong Kong. I grew up in Jerusalem, I know Jerusalem quite well, but I always find something new and
Beit Guvrin National Park : Ancient Caves in Israel
There are hidden gems all throughout Israel. There aren’t that many other areas in the world where you have so much so see in such a tiny piece of land. Though it’s where I grew up, I have to shamefully
