An early rise meant that we could arrive at Mount Zion before 9am and miss the crowds of tourists that swarm the city of Jerusalem on a daily basis. We walked out of the city walls through Zion gate and found places of religious significance for both Judaism and Christianity. Dormition Abbey on Mount Zion Dormition … Read more
*Today’s guest post and photography on visit Masada is by Sharon Cracknell. I was very excited. I had finally booked myself on a tour to visit Masada Temple and the Dead Sea. Masada was top of my list of must see destinations in Israel. It’s famous for the final battle between the Roman Empire and … Read more
Mount of Olives, to the West of Jerusalem’s old city, is packed with places of worship and historical points of interest. Walking to the viewpoint at the top of Mount of Olives is well worth it, and the view from the top is phenomenal. I’m currently in a city that has more religious diversity and … Read more
