Paros, Greece is the second largest island in the Cyclades group, after Naxos. It's located just 5 miles from Naxos across a windy choppy channel, which is excellent for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Paros beaches frequently host international windsurfing events. Since antiquity, Paros was known ... Read More »
Israel Tours: City of David
The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.” They thought, “David cannot get in here.” 7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City ... Read More »
Destination Inspiration: Wadi Rum
Located in southern Jordan, Wadi Rum is a spectacular desert landscape of red sand and massive, sheer mountains with deep history and authentic Bedouin culture. Visitors can spend a few hours off-roading in the wadi, overnight in a comfy Bedouin-style camp, or spend a few days exploring the 300 ... Read More »
FOUR HIDDEN GEMS OF OMAN
In the world of tourism, Oman itself is a “hidden gem” – especially compared to its flashy and fashionable neighbors, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Just a one-hour flight from the glitz & glamor of posh Dubai, Oman is making a name for itself among travelers for very different reasons. Today one ... Read More »
Greece Tour Package favorites: Epidaurus – A Wellness Destination for Ancient Greeks
One of the sites included in a standard Greece tour package is Epidaurus. Less than 2 hours from Athens, near the Saronic Gulf coast of the Peloponnese, Epidaurus makes an easy day-trip from the capital and is also included in most 3 or 4 day bus tours from Athens. In mythology, Epidaurus was the ... Read More »
Tips from an Israel Tour Operator: Nazareth
As an Israel tour operator for nearly 30 years, Christian pilgrimage tours, especially for church groups, is a top market for Ya'lla Tours USA. This post highlights Nazareth as one of the important sites in a Christian tour of Israel. Nazareth is a holy city for Christians and visits to ... Read More »
