No matter where you are in Dubai, the Burj Khalifa rises imperiously out of the sands of Dubai. The Burj Khalifa stands at a stunning 2,722 feet (828 meters). It’s three times as…
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The Scots Hotel Tiberias & The Sea of Galilee – A Tale of Two Traditions
One of the amazing things about traveling around Israel is the mixing of so many different cultures and traditions. Imagine my astonishment when our hotel on the shore of the Sea of Galilee turned…
Top Things to Do and See in Dubai
The biggest and most developed of the seven United Arab Emirates, Dubai has a well-deserved reputation as an oasis for cosmopolitan luxury travelers with money to burn. But the city’s most distinctive feature is its…
How to Travel Like a Local in Dubai
From the wealthiest to the backpackers, Dubai is on the list of every traveler. The city has a reputation for being the playground of the rich and famous but it welcomes even the budget…
Romantic Places to visit in Dubai for your Honeymoon
While it’s easy to choose the most obvious honeymoon spots, there are a few places that are chosen by the ones with a distinctive taste. Dubai is one destination that needs a special taste…
Top Rated Tourist Attractions in Dubai (You Just Can’t Miss)
Entertainment is a word almost synonymous to Dubai tourism now. Loved as a vacation hot-spot, Dubai ideally fits the bill for families, couples and friends on vacation. This city of skyscrapers and world record…
5 Most Amazing and Luxurious Ski Resorts in the World
Hey there! Winter is not over yet, and if you’re looking to savor these last few weeks, don’t fret! You still have a chance to plan a ski trip somewhere with tons of snow…
Most Luxurious Hotels in the World 2018
From lodging purposes for sleep, to being a getaway spot for the weekend, hotels have transformed into luxury retreats replete with stunning facilities which are simply amazing to say the least. Luxury has no…
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
One of the highlights of my trip through Israel and the Stations of the Cross was my visit to The Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is said to be built on the site where Jesus…
Masada: Ancient Fortress
Masada(Hebrew for fortress) is a place of grim and majestic beauty that has become one of the Jewish people’s greatest symbols as the place where the last Jewish stronghold against Roman invasion stood. Next to…
The Birth Place, Church of Nativity
To me, the word Bethlehem conjures up vivid images. Having been brought up Catholic, I heard the story about the birth in the manger from a very young age. Every Christmas, we set up the scene…
The Stations of the Cross
Via Dolorosa is a “street” in Old Jerusalem which is held to be the path that Jesus walked while carrying the cross. The street is actually a passageway in a crowded Arab market which…
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