When we landed in Tel Aviv, Israel it was significant for several reasons.

This was the first time either of us had traveled to the Middle East; moreover, it was the official ending to our backpacking adventures in SE Asia.

I had noticed in recent months our enthusiasm for travel had somewhat waned. In most cases this signifies that we’re either burnt out or bored.

In hindsight, I realize we needed a new challenge and traveling to the Middle East has once again whetted our appetite for adventure and exploration.

I still remember the first morning we woke up in Jaffa. Our plane had arrived past midnight and we didn’t clear customs until roughly 1:30 AM. By the time we got to our hotel it was pitch black outside and we had no idea of our surroundings.

As I opened the window in the morning, I was treated to beachfront views with a cool wind blowing on my face. It was refreshing. In the rear-view mirror was the heat and humidity of SE Asia along with the chaotic roads, scooters and random odors.

Below are all of our travel videos from Israel:

Israeli Cuisine

Israeli Cooking Class at Dan Gourmet with Taste of Israel Food Tour in Tel Aviv (כיתת בישול ישראלית)

Eating Israeli Street Food and Arabic Street Food touring around Jaffa – Tel Aviv, Israel

Druze Israeli Food and Arabic Cuisine at a restaurant in Haifa, Israel (מטבח ערבי ישראלי דרוזי)

Cooking Israeli Food at night with travel & food bloggers along with students from Haifa University

How to eat a Krembo (Israeli chocolate marshmallow treat: קרמבו) with the Taste of Israel team

Attractions in Israel

Muddy & swimming / floating at the Dead Sea, Israel יָם הַ‏‏מֶּ‏‏לַ‏ח יָם הַ‏‏מָּוֶת البحر الميت

Happiest Man in Israel (Uzi-Eli Hezi Etrog Healer) laughing and massaging in Jerusalem עוזי-אלי חזי

Tour around Jaffa in Tel Aviv, Israel visiting the beach promenade and flea market יָפוֹ‎‎ يَافَا‎

Touring around Masada, Israel overlooking the Dead Sea travel video ( מצדה )

Visiting Jerusalem including a tour around Mahane Yehuda Market and Old Jerusalem, Israel

Panoramic views of the Bahá’í gardens in Haifa, Israel Travel Video (Hanging Gardens of Haifa)