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Sharing the Beauty of the Holy Land

Bringing you stories from the Holy Cities of the Bible, the places where Jesus walked, and the people who live there today.

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A woman in a dress.

December 24, 2024

Israeli Dress Code for Tourists: From Hikes to Dinners & Beaches Are you excited to explore Israel? Fantastic! But as a Christian traveler, dressing modestly and respectfully is essential. You'll be visiting holy sites, encountering diverse communities, and experie

Rocky mountains above green meadows and beneath cloudy sky

December 10, 2024

Mountains of the Bible: Which Should You Visit?Some of the most frequently spoken-about landmarks in the bible are the mountains. They are symbolic of strength and stature, and many important events within the bible took place either on or near a

Caesarea Philippi ruins

November 29, 2024

7 Interesting Facts About Caesarea Philippi in Israel Caesarea Philippi is an ancient city set at the base of Mount Hermon. In this article, we list 7 of the most interesting facts about this historic city. Known by many names over the years, for a long

Man outdoors with hiking boots and trousers holding a Bible with pencil and notepad

March 30, 2023

Hiking the Jesus Trail in Israel: What You Need to Know Travelers wanting to explore the parts of Israel where Jesus walked will delight in the beautiful and fascinating Jesus Trail, a hike through Galilee of 4 to 7 days. Whether you're wanting to take thi

Negev desert ruins

October 14, 2022

Visit Israel's Negev: History, Biblical References & Must-Visit Travel Spots Today The Negev is a desert region in the south of Israel; a vast place of breathtaking beauty.. Whether you're interested in biblical history or just want to explore scenic desert areas with diverse landsc

Mount Tabor with clocktower behind stone walls in the background and marble bust of Pope Paul VI

March 26, 2022

Mount of Transfiguration (Mount Tabor): All You Need to Know Mount Tabor, or the Mount of Transfiguration, is one of the many famous mountains of the Bible found in the Israeli Holy Land located in the lower region of Galilee in the Jezreel Valley. It is relati

Tourists browsing market with many different items for sale

March 25, 2022

What You Can Find at the Jaffa Flea Market The captivating Jaffa Flea Market (or Shuk HaPishpeshim in Hebrew) is not only a 100-year-old institution but a vibrant and eclectic hub for food, antiques, art, music, and culture. Situated in Tel A

Overlooking view of Old Jaffa port and town with a clocktower

February 28, 2022

Top 7 Things to Do in Jaffa—Tel Aviv Modern-day Jaffa (also known as Yafo or Joppa) is a beautiful port city in Tel Aviv, Israel. Biblically, Jaffa is famous as being the place that Jonah (from the story of Jonah and the Whale) fled to f

Aerial panorama of the ruins of the ancient city of Tel Megiddo and the valley

January 30, 2022

Megiddo: History, Biblical Significance, and Relevance Today As accounted in the book of Revelations, Megiddo is the site of The Final Battle when the world will end. Megiddo is also known as Armageddon, which loosely translates to Hill of Megiddo from the Hebr