The largest of all of Israel’s municipal areas – southern Israel, or The Negev, is a home to some of the country’s most stunning sights, nature, and tourist attractions. Positioned in similar latitude to the Sahara Desert, the Negev is characterized by extreme weather conditions, despite its relative geographical proximity to the Mediterranean. Be’er Sheva, the Negev’s capital, and Israel’s …

12 years ago I discovered it, and was captivated immediately. The Israel National Trail (INT) is a walking route about 1000 km long crossing the entire land of Israel from Kibbutz Dan in the north to the Gulf of Eilat coast. Every year in the spring I take myself and take a few days along. I do it alone, by myself, and …

The Galilee region covers the most of Israel’s northern district. It is made up of the Lower and the Upper Galilee, as well as the Western Galilee and the Mediterranean Coast. The Galilee is famous for its pristine beauty, hiking trails, natural springs, preserved beaches, wildlife reserves, religious attractions, and historical sites. The Upper Galilee is for nature lovers and …

Lion & Safari Park Here you get closer than you can imagine to Africa’s most incredible wildlife, get the experience of up close to a cheetah one of the fastest animals in the world you can touch it or walk with it, have time to mingle with Lion Cubs, and other wild dogs and natural surrounds, the area has children …

MAROPENG, which means ‘’returning to the place of origins’’ is located in the Cradle Of Humankind and is the gateway to the World Heritage Site. Highlights includes: Underground Visitor Attraction, Retail food Outlets, Restaurant With The Best Views, Outdoor Events Amphitheatre, Caves, Retail Stores, Observation Deck, Original Fossil Display, Underground Boat Ride. STERKFONTEIN CAVES, One of the 13 fossil site …

A very unknown part of the Greek art to the western world is the post-byzantine church painting. After the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 the church art more and more looses its supernatural and divine character. The holy figures become less well-shaped. The colours are usually darker. However, during the first two centuries the Byzantine style still survives …

A very historical monument of Thessaloniki has been recently restored! The upper walls of the church of St. Athanasius the Great have been painted with light blue, which was the initial colour of this old church. The roof has been painted with olive and the lower walls have been painted again with white, as they were covered by soot. The …

The second largest city of Greece, Thessaloniki, was and still is famous for its glorious byzantine past. Endless byzantine monuments prove it. The city was without doubt the second most important city of the Byzantine Empire (330-1453 AD). It was also one of the most important art centers of the empire. Early christian mosaics from the famous Rotonda (circular church), …

Een nahal is een beek in een vallei waar het hele jaar water doorheen gaat, een beek die een deel van het jaar droog staat wordt een wadi genoemd. Amud betekent pilaar en in dit Nationaal Park staat een grote stenen pilaar die de erosie van het overige gesteente in de vallei heeft overleefd.   Nahal Amud, goed voor een …

About YHA Kenya Travel. YHA Kenya Travel Tours & Safaris is a family based travel agent and tour operator offering travelers with high quality tailor made adventure safari holiday package trips, but also at fair prices to best tourist spots in Kenya and Tanzania. We operate in Nairobi Kenya, although our travelers come from around the world. YHA Kenya Travel …