Adventure Awaits Along the Israel National Trail
Many international visitors only get to see a few images of Israel on the news, which is often less than positive. But as most discover from the moment they arrive in Israel, there is so much beauty and magnificence to find, and that the country is filled with noteworthy sites and many attractions. When it comes to activities there are endless choices, but one of the most popular ways to explore Israel, its spectacular landscapes and wonderful towns and villages, is by taking on the Israel National Trail.
Middle East - Editor - 17 December 2007
Discover the Wonders of Galilee in Israel
The region of Galilee and the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel hold special significance for Christians world-wide. Galilee is where Jesus spent a large part of his life while on earth, carrying out his ministry and performing many miracles. In addition to the enormous historical and religious value of Galilee, it is a place of great natural beauty, with the valleys and slopes becoming a colorful tapestry of blossoming trees and wildflowers in the spring. The fertile land is the site of the majority of Israel’s kibbutz (collective farms) which have breathed life back into an area that by the early 1800s, due to man-made conflicts, had almost been abandoned.