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We began visiting Yosemite National Park at the western entrance (Big Oak Flat / Hwy 120) and headed for a short hike in Tuolumne Grove,...

Castel Gandolfo, located about 25 km southeast of Rome, is a charming hilltop town overlooking Lake Albano. For centuries, it served as...

The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is one of the most moving and fascinating places in the city, with a history spanning over 2,000 years, as the...

Trastevere means "across the Tiber." The neighborhood is located on the other side of the Tiber River, outside the walls of ancient...

Campo de' Fiori - "Field of Flowers" - is one of Rome's most famous and historic places. In the morning, it functions as a market with...

In the middle of the Tiber River, between the Trastevere neighborhood and the Jewish Ghetto, lies Tiber Island (Isola Tiberina)—a small...

In the heart of ancient Rome stands one of humanity's most impressive structures - the Pantheon. A 2,000-year-old building that continues...

After visiting the Vatican Museums, we arrived at St. Peter's Square - the religious heart of the Christian world. The square itself is...

About 15 years ago, I traveled to Rome for the first time, and of course, I went to visit the Vatican Museums. I didn't want to "waste"...

On a quiet hill near Tivoli, about 30 kilometers from the center of Rome, lies one of the largest and most impressive private cities ever...

Rome is a city that's delightful to explore on foot. Most important tourist sites and entertainment venues are concentrated in a small...

Just half an hour's journey from Rome, in the charming hillside town of Tivoli, awaits one of Europe's most spectacular gardens - Villa...

The Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti), a Baroque-style staircase connecting Piazza di Spagna with the Church of Trinità dei...

The Marvel of Bernini's Fountain In the center of Piazza Navona stands one of Bernini's most impressive works of art. Pope Innocent X...

The Trevi Fountain is probably the most famous fountain in the world and one of Rome's undisputed symbols. Masses of tourists flock to...

After our impressive visit to the Colosseum, we continued to the nearby archaeological sites - the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. These...

Visiting the Colosseum, especially during tourist season, requires booking tickets in advance. There are several types of tickets, some...

The final day of our tour in Jordan was dedicated to Petra – perhaps the country’s most famous site. The entrance ticket isn’t cheap...

After our visit to Aqaba, we continued the tour toward Wadi Rum — a vast desert area in southern Jordan, known for its red sand, towering...

In September 2023, we joined a two-day group tour from Eilat to Jordan. We left early in the morning, crossed the border on foot, and...