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Walking shoes and travel gear overlooking Jerusalem Old City
Christian TravelHow Much Walking Is a Jerusalem Old City Tour?A Jerusalem Old City tour usually means several hours on foot over uneven stone, slopes, steps and crowded ...August 28, 2026 Read more →
Visiting Bethany in 2026
BethanyVisiting Bethany in 2026Having grown up in Bethlehem , Bethany, known today as Al-Eizariya, is where Jesus raised Lazarus from the ...August 26, 2026 Read more →
The Upper Room in Jerusalem (Cenacle)
Christian TravelThe Upper Room in Jerusalem (Cenacle)Having walked these routes with travelers, the Upper Room, also called the Cenacle, is a Gothic hall on Mou...August 24, 2026 Read more →
Ein Karem, Jerusalem
Christian TravelEin Karem, JerusalemEin Karem is a small village in the western hills of Jerusalem, roughly 5 kilometres from the Old City. It ...August 19, 2026 Read more →
Visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
Christian TravelVisiting the Temple Mount in JerusalemFrom a local guide's perspective, to be honest, yes, Christians can visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. No...August 17, 2026 Read more →
Where to Stay in Bethlehem in 2026
bethlehemWhere to Stay in Bethlehem in 2026Bethlehem day trip: Where to Stay in Bethlehem in 2026: A Local Guide to Hotels, Pilgrim Houses, and the Be...August 14, 2026 Read more →
Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem
BethlehemRachel's Tomb in BethlehemRachel's Tomb (Kever Rachel in Hebrew) sits at the northern entrance to Bethlehem, right where the road fro...August 12, 2026 Read more →
Church of Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem
Christian TravelThe City of David Jerusalem 2026Having walked these routes with travelers, honestly, The City of David is Jerusalem's oldest settled area, ...August 10, 2026 Read more →
Bethlehem Beyond the Nativity: What Most Pilgrims Miss
bethlehemBethlehem Beyond the Nativity: What Most Pilgrims MissBethlehem has far more than the Church of the Nativity. Discover Star Street, the Milk Grotto, the Old City...July 29, 2026 Read more →
How Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days Vs 10
BethlehemHow Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days vs 10Having walked these routes with travelers, here's the thing: Most first-time pilgrims need at least 10 days...July 27, 2026 Read more →
Christmas in Bethlehem
bethlehemChristmas in Bethlehem 2026: The Complete Guide to Being There on December 25"I have brought families to Bethlehem at Christmas for over twenty years. The moment the bells start in Man...July 22, 2026 Read more →
The Western Wall in Jerusalem
Catholic PilgrimageThe Western Wall in Jerusalem 2026: What Christian Pilgrims Actually Need to Know Before They VisitI've brought pilgrims of every denomination to the Western Wall. Baptists, Catholics, Greek Orthodox, Pente...July 20, 2026 Read more →

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