Mitzpe Ramon is the town that overlooks the incredible crater of Makhtesh Ramon. For a few years some unusual hotels have been opening in this little town. It's a good place to stay to explore the crater.

Middle East

Shalom and welcome to Israël! Did you imagine lands dating back to the time of Moses? Israël has become a very modern country, with overwhelming technological advances: the GDP per capita of this tiny country is just behind the UK on a global scale! To come to Israël, is to immerse yourself in a land where legend and reality are intimately linked. From the little streets in Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives,, from the fortress of Massada, in Sinaï, to the wailing wall in Tel Aviv; there isn’t one place that hasn’t been mentioned in a historical text... and it’s for the best! However, Israël, isn’t only about that: the coastal resort of Eilat, the shores of the Dead Sea or even the long walks in the desert are all options for excursions, walks and adventures, just waiting to be lived. Why not also try and visit Palestine, where you will be welcomed by a proud and warm populace, always happy to share their history and amazing heritage, built up over thousands of years by different cultures who have resided there. So don’t be intimidated and go and explore this unknown land, to discover, day after day, the thousand and one facets of an extraordinary destination!

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Red Sea

The favorite seaside resort of Russian oligarchs and salt water bathing fans: the Dead Sea.

On this little portion of the Middle East, no larger than the size of Austria, the beauty of culture and nature permanently compete with one another. See for yourself: you are in one of the cradles of humanity and history in this land stretching back over more than 9 millennia. During your vacation in Jordan, you will peruse a life-sized history book. It only requires travelling to Jordan to experience it: from the banks of the enigmatic Dead Sea to the Jordan Valley passing via the superb city of Petra, rendered eternally famous by Spielberg in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Biblical echoes mix with those of Greco-Roman ruins. As far as nature is concerned, you will also be captured by the beauties of Jordan: At the top of the list, the desert of Wadi Rum, called “the valley of the Moon,” is a harmony of colours where rocks, sand, granite and sandstone intertwine to create the most magnificent life-sized murals. In addition, the deep canyons of the desert or the colourful underwater floors of the Red Sea will not fail to enchant you...

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Nazareth is known all over the world. As the City of the Annunciation in the Christian tradition, it is today one of the largest Muslim cities in Israel. 

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There's something about Nazareth that will repel you at first glance. Situated in a basin and susceptible to a certain kind of chaos, the city can have a stifling impression on a visitor. Having scarcely left your car or bus, you hastily cross the small square in the city centre to hurry into the Basilica of the Annunciation, before leaving as soon as you complete the visit. However, for some years now, Nazareth has made an effort to draw in potential tourists. Some of the inhabitants have effectively restored the old, traditional dwellings that can be found in the old town to make cafés, restaurants and guest houses. Even if you won't be staying the night, it's really worth going to look at the architecture. The market (souk) has also been restored. You can find some excellent products among the cheap souvenirs. During each one of my <a href="/israel/">trips to Israel</a>, I have been there for a coffee with freshly ground cardamom.

Nazareth is known all over the world. As the City of the Annunciation in the Christian tradition, it is today one of the largest Muslim cities in Israel.

I have to admit that I went to Nazareth simply so my family wouldn't disinherit me. Even though the town is charming, if you are a convinced atheist, like me, don't bother. Nonetheles,s I was happy to go there. I saw the church (or was it a basilica?) of the Annunciation (which has nothing special about it) and I met lots of colourful people, especially tons of foreigners who were disenchanted with the idea (slavery, according to them) of the kibbutzes, and others who were waiting to be expelled from Israel for having tried to cross the border at a place forbidden to foreigners. A real crossroads! A great place in Nazareth, (and one which I thought a lot nicer than the church/basilica), was the spice market, on the road alongside the basilica which climbs towards the top of the town.

A charming town in the north of Israel, Nazareth is a good departure point for walking or cycling towards the region of Golan. It's also a very important town for Catholic pilgrims.

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