Intro

This post is dedicated to my experience visiting the nation of Israel in 2010. I have included personal stories from the time in the country as well as recommendations of sights and restaurants from myself, Google, and Anthony Bourdain.

The most important part of travel to me is being able to see a place completely different from where I am from. Meeting people with vastly different experiences from my own. As well as expanding my mind and heart.

I mention this a few times in this post but while I had an amazing and very safe experience during my two week tour of Israel, there is currently conflict in the region. With that being said, I always recommend, regardless of where you are traveling, to check your country’s travel advisory to the region for the most up to date information.

Conclusion

I learned so much from my trip to Israel. I learned about myself as a traveler, I learned about different cultures and religions, I learned about history, I learned about different humans around the world and how alike we all really are. With all the turmoil and sadness going on in the region, we could all use to show a little grace, understanding, and walking a mile in someone else’s shoes.

Quote

“If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. The extent to which you can walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food, it's a plus for everybody. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move.” Anthony Bourdain

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