Here’s the link: http://vacations.travelzoo.com/vacations/633882 It’s so cheap that there have to be catches. Here’s what I note: Only one dinner is included. You fly out of New York, Chicago, or Miami. Dates are very limited. Airport taxes of $130 are not included. I’m sure all kinds of other tips, taxes, gratuities, fees, and deposits are… Read More »
My family is heading out west to visit my parents and brother’s family in Oregon later this month and on our way, we ‘re going to pass through Santa Clarita. I don’t know if any of our old IBEX friends are still around, but if so, Jenn Kintner has volunteered to host a little get-together… Read More »
I recently mentioned a new book on the BiblePlaces Blog written by my friend Wayne Stiles. I’m not going to repeat that review here, but since the nature of this blog is more personal, I might just affirm that you would enjoy this book. I can say that more directly because I have a pretty… Read More »
Many of my readers will be interested in the changes on Jaffa Road and at Shaban’s shop. Wonder how much you’ll have to pay after you buy your ticket? Here are the airlines with the most and least fees. Free audio book of the month: Charles Sheldon, In His Steps. Not free, but highly recommended… Read More »
An update here is overdue, for which I apologize. Besides having other things to do, I tend to be a streaky guy, and when I’m in a groove for French, I do more French. When I’m out of the groove of blogging, it’s harder to start back. In addition, I wasn’t sure quite what to… Read More »
I am off for a week in California. Until three months ago, I lived my entire life either in Israel or in California. But I haven’t been in California for four years now. That’s more interesting because that’s where my employer is located, and we had family there until a few months ago. I’m going… Read More »
I have what I think is a pretty good idea. But I bring it before this distinguished forum to have it shot full of holes and left for dead. This idea came to me today as I was driving on the highways of Israel. Perhaps it would not be applicable in countries like the U.S.… Read More »
That trip south that I mentioned a few days ago was amazing. I wish I had time to comment on it a bit, but it’s a challenging week and other things take priority. If I don’t have time, I’ll just mention here that I saw parts of Israel that very few ever see. Beautiful parts. Stunning… Read More »
Let’s just say it was a long way from the camera to the rooftop… Jeremy did a little better… Finally, success! That’s Aijalon in the background. It was a wonderful day.
Sighted on the island of Chios.