The afternoon sun blazes down as you wipe beads of sweat from your sunglasses. You've walked for miles. Civilization feels light-years away. No longer are there any signs of life save the occasional bird fluttering in the distance. And the silence. Both perfect and haunting. Rushing for cover against the heat, you soon realize that shade here is a luxury. Other than seeking refuge in the dank caves off in the distance or the shadows of the giant rock formations spewing from the earth around …
Middle East
Hiking the Israel National Trail From Tel Aviv to Eilat
When it comes to hiking in Israel, there are a number of trails to choose from that trek through the country’s diversity of landscapes, ranging in difficulty and length. And while there’s something in Israel for any hiker, there’s only one trail in the country that can claim to be amongst the world’s best hiking paths, including all of the aforementioned diversity and range: the Israel National Trail. Winding 1000 km (620 miles) from Israel’s northern borders with Syria and Lebanon, …