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A Guide to The Promised Land. For centuries people have fought, destroyed and killed to be in possession of The Holy Land. Today, the fighting over the ownership of the most sacred place in the world is still going on. The Holy Land has had many names and owners, but nevertheless, you should visit Israel, at least once in your life. Regardless of ownership, The Promised Land is breathtaking. Jewish boys waiting to enter the underground tunnels, Jerusalem Tel Aviv If you are heading to Israel, I bet you will land in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is a modern, bustling, cosmopolitan city that hits the perfect combination of hip and authentic. You will be hot, sweaty and amazed by the city. They have chic neighborhoods with hipster cafes and urban shops bordering up to traditional areas and government buildings which are themselves located next to courtyard restaurants with live music and vines on the roof. Tel Aviv is considered a trendy spot for coffee shops, restaurants, and bars as wel...

It can be hard traveling through the Middle East. I can not say that I have much experience but I have been to 6 different countries and collected a lot of experiences. I have made a 6 step guide to you if you are planning a trip, or if you have traveled there in the past and want a quick laugh and trip down memory lane.  Enjoy! 1.         Israel : If you do not look enough like you can’t be sisters! If there isn’t enough of a family resemblance the logical result will be to assume that you must be Iranian spies and not just sisters as you claim. That will result in having your person and belongings searched at every checkpoint and thorough interrogation about your family lines and whereabouts. 2.        Palestine : We all make due with what we got. When visiting Bethlehem in Palestine we met a man who lived in front of the wall that separates Israel from Palestine. Infront of his house, he had painted...

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world that people have lived in continuously. This is where magic meets history and greatness. It has belonged to almost everyone though out history and everyone seems to want to own this city. It is extremely important and holy for all the major religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The city has been the center of attention for many centuries, and it still is. Once you have visited you will know why. It is spiritual and amazing in anyways. When you walk through the narrow alleys you feel the history and magnificence in the walls of the buildings and the pavement you walk on. The fighting surrounding this city is still going on. Both Israel and Palestine claim Jerusalem as their national capital. Most other countries acknowledge that West Jerusalem is part of Israel and that East Jerusalem is Palestinian. And while you slowly see the city appearing in front of you, you cannot help feeling spiritual and amazed. Western Wall, Jerus...