Jerusalem is so much more than a travel destination, it’s a pilgrimage for the mind, soul, senses, and stomach! Today, I’m sharing my top 10 things you must eat in Jerusalem!In no particular order, here are my Jerusalem food picks!RELATED: JERUSALEM, A 3 DAY ITINERARY Top 10 Things you Must Eat in JerusalemBaklava. Oh, the baklava! My favorite Baklava in Jerusalem is from Shawar Bakery & Patisserie. The bakery can be found at Harova Hanotzri 54 in the Christian quarter of the Old City. This bakery has been in the same family for over 300 years! All of the bread ...
Best of Jerusalem Travel – a 3 Day Itinerary
In this Best of Jerusalem Travel – a 3 Day Itinerary, discover the best of what this holy city has to offer and how to see it in in just 3 days!Disclosure: This Best of Jerusalem travel post includes affiliate links. See the rest of Food Folks and Fun’s disclosure policy here. Jerusalem is so much more than a travel destination, it’s a pilgrimage for the soul and the senses. Don't let the lively modern expanses fool you. Jerusalem is still one of those rare places on Earth that is shrouded with ancient history. The entire city’s vibrancy is palpable and deeply respectful of the ...
3 Reasons Why you should Hire a Jerusalem Tour Guide
When planning your pilgrimage to the Holy Land, please consider these 3 reasons why you should hire a Jerusalem tour guide! Can you do Jerusalem on your own and without any tour guides? Yes, absolutely. That's what my husband and I did on our first trip there mostly because we were on a tight budget. After seeing Jerusalem on my own and with a tour, I would say the happy medium is somewhere in-between. I would DEFINITELY hire a Jerusalem tour guide for the day to take you through the Old City. See my 3 day Jerusalem itinerary here! While you can do the Old City on ...
4 Things you need to Know before visiting Dome on the Rock {Temple Mount}
When planning your visit to Temple Mount, please consider these 4 Things you need to Know before visiting Dome on the Rock.Dome of the Rock, the shrine on Temple Mount, dominates the Jerusalem skyline from every angle. Not only does this beacon of reflected light draw the eye, but its sacred holiness to no less than 3 of the world's major religions makes it a must-see stop on the tour. It is believed that this is the site where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac, where the Prophet Muhammed ascended to heaven, and where, in the Judaic tradition, the world was created wand where it will ...
7 Things to know before visiting the Western Wall
Before making your first trip to the Western Wall, please consider these 7 things to know before visiting the Western Wall.Since the Western Wall is such a holy site for Judaism, there are some rules, customs, and other considerations to be aware of.Check out my 3 day Jerusalem itinerary, too! 7 Things to know before visiting the Western Wall:Like many places in Israel, you will need to go through a security checkpoint and metal detector before reaching the Western Wall. Again, if you are with a tour guide, often times you will get to skip the queue and enter a shorter ...
