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.

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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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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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As the third city in the country, Haifa is known for its beaches and for the luxurious gardens of the Shrine of the Báb situated on top of Mount Carmel.

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Haifa is a big port in the north of Israel which isn't easy to learn to like. In fact, I took some time to appreciate it. However, after a few visits, I've finished by discovering its charms. The Bahai Gardens are an unmissable site during a <a href="/israel/">trip to Israel</a>, but you can also make the most of your stay in Haifa to make a trip to the top of Mount Carmel and have an incredible view of the town and the Mediterranean. Just for that a promenade (called Louis Promenade or the Tayelet) has been created along Hanassi Boulevard. Having said that, I prefer the views from Hai Bar nature reserve which is just on the outskirts of the town. You can just see the sea low down in the distance, through all the Mediterranean vegetation and you can almost forget that you are very nearly in the town. Haifa also has some night life to enjoy, either in the German Colony at the foot of the Bahai gardens or in Masada Street's "alternative" cafes.

Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is best known for the Bahai Gardens which are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

According to those who live there, 'In Jerusalem we pray, in Tel Aviv we party, in Haifa we work'. Even if it is not the best place to go out, certain parts of Haifa are however worth a detour to the north during a trip to Israel. I found the best views of the city, naturally, from the heights of Mount Carmel and above the gardens of Baha'i. In the German colony further down, I took some beautiful photos of white stone houses and visited the Haifa City Museum, which doesn't contain much information about the city, but which does have some great temporary exhibitions. My favourite area of the city is Wadi Nisnas: it is full of life and I found it easy to talk to many artisans. You can also find an open-air museum there: from street art to street corners. On the other hand, I found a beach that was a little too busy for my liking.

As the third city in the country, Haifa is known for its beaches and for the luxurious gardens of the Shrine of the Báb situated on top of Mount Carmel.

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