Holiday Tags: Israel

Part 1. A month into my trip, I get into Israel & make a brief visit to Tel Aviv (’ll return later), explore Haifa, talk politics in Jerusalem & sleep through Eilat. I take the opportunity to attempt to understand both sides of the conflict that has plagued the region & have a rare chance to interview a local Palestinian.

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Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, presents his slideshow on two contrasting cities of Israel - the old historical and Holy City Jerusalem, versus the modern, hi-tech, business centre of Tel Aviv.

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