While roaming the Medina in Tunis a couple of weeks ago I spotted many of these shops selling all sorts of spices just like this stacked up on the street. While I’ve not a clue what most of the bags contained, I have to admit I wish this was how I bought my spices instead of out of expensive little jars at the supermarket.

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While in Sweden recently I managed to snap a few sunset photos as it gets dark so early in the winter. This one, taken in the Main Square of Lund happened around 3 – 3:30pm. Having lived in the UK for some time now I’m getting used to the sun setting earlier than it does back home in Australia. When it’s going down closer to lunch time than dinner time however I start to get a bit twitchy, even if they are rather eye catching.

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While touring Israel recently I stumbled across the above sign post when I visited the Golan Heights in the north of the country. So many times around the world I’ve seen similar signs all pointing out major cities like New York, Sydney and London as if to say hey look how close we are to them. This one however points to Israel’s close neighbours like Jordan, Iraq, Syria and the PM’s Office of all places

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On my recent visit to South Korea I was fortunate enough to tour along the Demilitarised Zone in South Korea. At Imjingak where the Freedom Bridge is located there are millions of prayer ribbons tied to the fence which I’m told have messages of hope, dreams and wishes for unification between North and South Korea.

Even though I couldn’t read a word of what was written on them, I know they carry with them a small message of hope that one day we might all be able to just get along.

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The Gyeonghoeru or Gyeonghoeru Pavilion is one section of the great Gyeongbokgung Palace (Royal Palace) located in Seoul. It was once used as a place to entertain and party during the Joseon Dynasty. Created almost entirely from Wood and Stone, the building would have made for an impressive place to entertain with the surrounding water for any would be guests of the Royal Family at the time.

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Situated at the base of the western side of the Temple Mount, the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem has been the site of jewish pilgrimage for centuries. While a large majority of the 488 meter length of the Western Wall is hidden by buildings people are free to come and pray at a small 57 meter section. The Western Wall’s significance is that it is the closest point to the foundation stone which is the holiest spot in Judaism.

I was lucky enough to visit the Western Wall and tour underneath it while visiting Jerusalem recently. Whether you are Jewish or even religious at all you can’t help but feel something when standing before it while everyone is praying around you.

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I managed to snap the above photo of the sun setting over the Sea of Galilee while enjoying a meal just meters from the water’s edge. It was one of the best ways to end a day of sightseeing in Israel and very close to being the most beautiful sunset I’ve seen in my life.

While it’s called the Sea of Galilee it’s much more a lake than a sea obviously. Listed as the lowest freshwater lake in the world, it only misses out on being the lowest lake in the world thanks to the Dead Sea. To add to that, the lake is also known as the site where some of Jesus’s miracles occurred like when he walked on water making it a big tourist/religions attraction as well.

If you find yourself in Israel checking out the Sea of Galilee be sure to look into a Jerusalem vacation rentals plan to make your stay even more amazing.

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Haifa is the third largest city in Israel and the largest in the northern part of Israel. Home to the Bahai Faith and its stunning terraced gardens on Mount Carmel you will also find leading universities in the Technion and University of Haifa nearby. Combine that with a number of high tech parks that house some of the most recognised brands in the world like Intel, Google and Microsoft and you have a city of endless potential.

I was lucky enough to visit most of these sites and meet the people who call the city home for myself. And while I’m yet to see everything it has to offer I know I’ve got an open invitation to return, especially when I’ve yet to try the best falafel it has to offer (or was that the best falafel in Israel huh Omry).

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The Dead Sea forms part of the border between Israel on the east and Jordan on the west. Sitting some 400 or so meters below sea level it is known as the lowest point on earth. Swimming in this body of water which is some 8 times saltier than the ocean is an experience you have to enjoy.

Imagine being unable to sink no matter how much you try. Just remember to abide by the warning signs and don’t immerse your head, dive into or drink the seawater. I have also been told not to fart in the water for similar reasons but I wasn’t game to test that theory myself.

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The Bahai Gardens in Haifa are made up of nineteen terraces and dominate the northern slope of Mount Carmel. The center piece being the golden domed temple which serves as a shrine to the creator of the religion the Báb. The gardens are kept in stunning condition and well worth a visit if you get the chance. Oh and they are free to enter as well so you can’t lose.

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