The Church of the Nativity and nearby pilgrimage route in Bethlehem is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Palestine. It was inscribed by UNESCO in 2012 as a religious/Christian structure. However, it was also added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Danger that same year due to the damage incurred at …
From the World Heritage inscription: The Incense Route was a network of trade routes extending over two thousand kilometers to facilitate the transport of frankincense and myrrh from the Yemen and Oman in the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean. The four Nabatean towns of Haluza, Mamshit, Avdat, and Shivta, with their associated fortresses and agricultural …
From the World Heritage inscription: The presence in the Judean Lowlands of thick and homogeneous chalk sub-strata enabled numerous caves to be excavated and managed by Man. The property includes a complete selection of chambers and man-made subterranean networks, of different forms and for different activities. They are situated underneath the ancient twin cities of …
Jen Leo, Chris Christensen and I are joined by this week’s guest Robert Reid from ReidOnTravel.com joins us for a discussion of his recent article Why U.S. Travel Media Won’t Tell People to Visit Russia. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts This Week’s News: Panicked United Passenger Pops Chute, Uses Emergency Exit Inflatable Slide to Get Off …
The fascinating catacombs that make up the Necropolis of Beit Shearim in the Jezreel Valley is a worthy addition to any trip around Israel, particularly those interested in places of deep significance and a long history. This UNESCO site is a series of catacombs estimated to have been developed in the second century AD and …
9 years ago, still early in my travels, I wrote an article about the Paradox of Travel Blogging. Basically, you can be out exploring or you can be in front of your computer working, but you can’t do both. I dubbed it Gary’s Paradox, because who doesn’t like naming stuff after themselves, amirite?? While smartphones …
There is no sense in burying the lead: There are no good low carbohydrate options available on any major airline. I try to eat a low-carb, keto diet when I’m at home and I can do so quite successfully. However, going keto while traveling is extremely difficult. It’s especially hard to do when flying as …
I have a confession to make….. I’ve been slacking. I’ve been slacking for several years now. When I first began traveling back in March 2007, this website was literally a weblog (aka a blog). I’d write almost daily about whatever was on my mind. Things I experiences, stories I had to share, and thoughts about …
This month’s image is of Lake Skadar taken in Skadarsko Jezero National Park, Montenegro Most Desktops (will adjust for size) | iPad | iPhone 6/7/8 | iPhone 6/7/8 Plus | iPhone X 2560×1600 (MacBook Retina 13″) | 2880×1800 (MacBook Retina 15″) | 5k iMac