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Category Archives: Israel

IsraelTrip Reports

Coffee And Politics At The Walled Off Hotel In Bethlehem

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 6, 2020February 7, 2020 30 Comments
Walled Off Hotel Bethlehem

If you’re ever in Bethlehem, don’t miss the Walled Off Hotel, even if just for a cup of coffee. It was the most memorable visit of the entire week. Bankrolled by the artist Banksy, this is not only one of...

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Israel

Is Bethlehem Safe?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 2020 16 Comments
Is Bethlehem Safe

I’ve been talking to people about my trip to Israel and have heard the same question, over and over: Isn’t Bethlehem In the West Bank? Wasn’t that risky? You went into the West Bank? Is that safe? The very...

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IsraelTrip Reports

How To Get From Jerusalem To Bethlehem Cheaply And Easily By Bus

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 2020 5 Comments
Jerusalem Bethlehem Bus

Taking Bus 231 between Jerusalem and Bethlehem is a cheap and easy option that I highly recommend over a taxi or private guide. If you’ve been reading my Israel trip report, you know that we tried to keep expenses...

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AirbnbIsrael

A Regrettable Airbnb Experience In Israel

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 4, 2020February 4, 2020 35 Comments
Airbnb Israel

As I alluded to in my reflections on Jerusalem yesterday, our trip started at an apartment booked via Airbnb. Sadly, we wound up vacating after the first night. Our Airbnb Jerusalem Expectations I say sadly, because look at the...

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IsraelTrip Reports

How I Spent Three Days In Jerusalem

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 3, 2020February 4, 2020 23 Comments
Three Days in Jerusalem

We began our trip to Israel in Jerusalem, an ancient city with deep links to the Abrahamic faiths. Our three days focused on religious sites, but we also enjoyed the joy of bartering in the Old City and found...

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IsraelTrains

Review: Ben Gurion Airport – Jerusalem High Speed Train

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020 28 Comments
Jerusalem High Speed Train Review

A new rail line connecting Tel Aviv with Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) and Jerusalem makes traveling from the airport to Jerusalem easier than ever. I had originally reserved a rental car for the entire week in Israel, but decided...

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IsraelTrip Reports

Introduction: A Week In Israel

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2020January 22, 2020 25 Comments
Israel Trip Report

Despite a lot of rain, my family and I had a good week in Israel. A great week actually. But I’m not sure how to write about it… My trip report will not be about flights, though I will...

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IsraelMarriott

The Jaffa Tel Aviv: Stunning New Marriott (The Luxury Collection) Hotel

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2020January 19, 2020 12 Comments
The Jaffa Tel Aviv Review

I ended my trip to Israel with a splurge in Tel Aviv at The Jaffa, a recent addition to Marriott’s The Luxury Collection portfolio. My stay was flawless. I will publish a full review as part of my Israel...

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Israel

Who Can Enter The Dome Of The Rock?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2020January 8, 2020 32 Comments
Dome of the Rock Access

Are non-Muslims allowed inside the Dome of the Rock? Greetings from Jerusalem. This morning I took my family to the Western Wall and the Temple Mount. The Western Wall was an emotional experience for my wife, as she felt...

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IsraelTravel Security

Geopolitics Complicates My Trip To Israel

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2020January 4, 2020 27 Comments
Safe To Visit Israel 2020

A U.S. airstrike in Iraq has complicated my plans to take my family to Israel tomorrow. Still, I don’t plan on suspending my trip. Yesterday, Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was blown up via a U.S. airstrike while leaving Baghdad International...

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Israel

Help Me Plan My Trip To Israel!

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2020January 4, 2020 62 Comments
Israel Trip 2020

I’ve decided to take my family to Israel next week. That doesn’t give me much time to plan. For years, I’ve wanted to take my family to the Holy Land. With so much uncertainly in the air for 2020,...

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Israel

Help Me Get Home From Israel!

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 14, 2018December 14, 2018 54 Comments

It is not often that the Award Expert needs award help, but I find myself in a unique position. I’ll spend Christmas in Germany this year and have a bit of time after for a trip with my family. I...

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IsraelUnited Airlines

Award Space On United’s New Tel Aviv Flight From Washington Dulles

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

Earlier today, United Airlines announced new non-stop service between Washington Dulles and Tel Aviv. The flight is now available for booking revenue and mileage space.  The new service starts on May 22, 2019 and will operate three-times weekly per...

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