Israel

"Enter until you can squat, then lie back gently, do not immerse your head, do not splash water on yourself or others, do not drink seawater, if you swallow seawater…

This is the lowest spot on earth and shrinking about four feet a year. Israel and Jordan have been diverting fresh water sources that feed the lake due to less…

Opening in 1920, Carmel market is the largest one in Tel Aviv - and despite competition from the internet and supermarkets it's still a culinary haven and thriving gathering site…

Bustling shoppers, market stall vendors shouting their sales pitches, pungent cheeses, fish straight from the sea, freshly ground coffee and  squeezed juices, grilled meats, fresh baked bread and desserts, and…

Colors come from all sides to surround you - vibrant red, orange, and pink clothing hanging from awnings, fruits and vegetables of every blush, shades of brown, red, orange, and…

In addition to picking up fresh, out of this world produce from local stalls, there are eateries specializing in local favorites and international delights. This, and freshly ground coffee on…

The banter and pitches of the market vendors comes together for one glorious chorus of abundance.

The wailing wall stems from a Jewish practice of coming to the site to mourn the destruction of the temple by the Romans ( this is last remnant of temple's…

I admit it was intrusive of me to take pictures of people during this sacred act but it had a certain beauty I wanted to capture. Women leaning forward and…

The wailing wall is split into two sections - one for men and one for women. Orthodox Jews oppose women led prayer services which they maintain can only be done…