"Paul's Journey through Israel" Israel by Paul2001


Israel Travel Guide: 10,082 reviews and 22,936 photos

I do not feel exactly comfortable in recommending Israel as a travel destination with regards to the present political situation that is going on there right now. Some people might be frightened off by the violence in general. Personally I am not aware of any tourist being killed or injured in the past three years in the present violence. Others might be put off by the more moral issues involving the two combatants. Then again visiting Israel now might allow you to be able to gain some firsthand knowledge of the situation and even give you an opportunity to see history in the making.
These issues aside I found Israel to be a marvel. Possibly my visit was the most fascinating two weeks that I have ever spent traveling. I have yet to visit a country that is more thought provoking as it is blessed with great museums and countless important historical and cultural sites. Furthermore Israel can be approached as a fun in the sun destination wth great beaches along the it's Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts. Hence there is no shortage of things to see and do here. However as I said before the present political situation means visiting Israel requires considerable thought. If you do choose to go you will be certain to find the journey to be very rewarding.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Magnificent historical and cultural sites.
  • Cons:Obviously the present violence is one. I found Israel to be surprisingly expensive as compared to other Mediterranean countries.
  • In a nutshell:Visiting Israel is an Education in Itself
  • Last visit to Israel: Nov 1996
  • Intro Updated May 25, 2004
  • Add to Trip Planner (?)
  • Report Abuse

Reviews (40)

Comments (23)

Post a Comment   Submit Comment  
  • nicolaitan's Profile Photo
    nicolaitan Jun 9, 2006 at 4:45 PM Report Abuse

    We visited some years earlier, also at a time when "you can't go - it's not safe. Crazy". There is never a safe time. Glad we went. Fell into your page and will be going thru it. Our daughter was bas mitzvah at Masada. Thanks for sharing this page. >~!

  • FruitLover's Profile Photo
    FruitLover Dec 3, 2005 at 1:12 PM Report Abuse

    Halleluya, Paul ! interesting, accurate, well-written. Caesarea is a great monument, but I think [and UNESCO too] the most important archeological sight in Israel is Masada.

  • freya_heaven's Profile Photo
    freya_heaven Jun 18, 2005 at 6:31 PM Report Abuse

    Fantastic reading Paul, I really wish I had visited Caesarea, have no idea why I didnt. Excellent page & photos (~_~)

  • Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Nemorino May 27, 2005 at 1:25 PM Report Abuse

    An excellent page, very informative and well-written. I like your archeology emphasis. I have never been to Israel myself, but one of my sons once worked in Herzlia for a year.

  • dejavu2gb's Profile Photo
    dejavu2gb Mar 31, 2005 at 4:32 AM Report Abuse

    Great page on Israel, very useful information with lots of good pics! Pity about the situation there at the moment, as it looks a nice place to visit.

  • antistar's Profile Photo
    antistar Jan 19, 2005 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

    Nice overview of a country I really want to see.

  • gilabrand's Profile Photo
    gilabrand Nov 22, 2004 at 12:37 AM Report Abuse

    Your pages are intelligently written and full of accurate information. Kol Hakavod (Hats off!).

  • blint Nov 10, 2004 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

    I have always wanted to go to Isreal. Though because of all the 'troubles' I doubt I'll ever get to go. Meanwhile it is being distroyed by the Isralis and the Palastinians

  • MalenaN's Profile Photo
    MalenaN Oct 22, 2004 at 8:42 AM Report Abuse

    Excellent tips Paul! Sounds like an interesting destination and I hope I will go there next year!

  • jadedmuse's Profile Photo
    jadedmuse Sep 18, 2004 at 2:25 PM Report Abuse

    Paul, I'm looking forward to seeing your pages! We're going to Israel in 2 weeks (I'm so excited - my 3rd visit there - plse stop by my Israel/West Bank pages too)...nice intro - tks for the Diaspora Museum tip in T.A., will check it out this time around.

Paul2001

“Follow your spirit!”

Online Now

Male

Top 1,000 Travel Writer
Member Rank:
0 0 0 9 6

Badges & Stats in Israel

  • 48 Reviews
  • 75 Photos
  • 3 Forum posts
  • 3,451PageViews
  • 1 Cities

Have you been to Israel?

  Share Your Travels  

Latest Activity in Israel

Travel Interests

See All Travel Interests (5)

Top Israel hotels

Jerusalem Hotels
2033 Reviews - 4359 Photos
Tel Aviv-Yafo Hotels
1300 Reviews - 2489 Photos
Eilat Hotels
466 Reviews - 1117 Photos
Tiberias Hotels
82 Reviews - 209 Photos
Haifa Hotels
330 Reviews - 747 Photos
Herzliya Hotels
105 Reviews - 234 Photos
Ramat Gan Hotels
31 Reviews - 52 Photos
Netanya Hotels
109 Reviews - 191 Photos
Nazareth Hotels
88 Reviews - 430 Photos
Petah Tiqwa Hotels
46 Reviews - 61 Photos
Zichron Yaakov Hotels
54 Reviews - 169 Photos
Bat Yam Hotels
8 Reviews - 26 Photos
Arad Hotels
216 Reviews - 533 Photos
Bet Shemesh Hotels
5 Reviews - 8 Photos
Akko Hotels
180 Reviews - 488 Photos