If your only interest in Jordan is at Petra, then do your Petra excursion from Eilat and return to Eilat to start your exploration of...
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I’m an American born and educated Iicensed Israeli tour guide. Before entering the tourism industry, I worked in various international marketing roles for Israeli high-tech companies for more than 15 years. Visit me at www.davidsland.com.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Backpacking israel and jordan (from egypt) in the Middle East Branch
6 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shevout and liberation of jerusalem day in the Middle East Branch
Yom Yerushalyaim (Jerusalem Day) will fall on Sunday, 20 May 2012, this year. It's not really a holiday and you will notice anything...
14 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Kibbutz Options in the Middle East Branch
Shuffaluff is correct. The kibbutzim of today are ideologically quite different than they were during the early years of Israel's existence...
28 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called dead sea beaches in the Middle East Branch
The best Dead Sea bathing experience in the northern section of the Dead Sea can be found at "Mineral Beach" located opposite the Ahava...
29 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called some help needed figuring out how to plan my two weeks of holiday in the Middle East Branch
With 13 nights, consider 4 bases for your touring in Israel and in the following order. Start in Tel Aviv and end in Jerusalem, saving the...
29 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Self Drive Tour of Christian Galilee regions help needed in the Middle East Branch
In Jerusalem, I would say that the City of David is a MUST if you see remains from the origins of the city under King David from 3,000...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Self Drive Tour of Christian Galilee regions help needed in the Middle East Branch
Mbgg has given you good advice. Let me elaborate a bit....
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called What should we focus on? in the Middle East Branch
Congratulations on your decision to visit our fascinating country. The week before Passover is an ideal time to tour Israel - you've made a...
3 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called is it dangerous to travel to Israel? in the Middle East Branch
Israel is a fascinating country. And it's very safe to visit. In fact, you're going to feel far safer walking the streets of Tel Aviv,...
5 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 10-day itinerary in Israel - for the outdoors-person in the Middle East Branch
I agree about staying the night in the Dead Sea region. I suggest driving down Hwy 90 south after visiting Beit Shean NP and Belvoir/Kochav...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 10-day itinerary in Israel - for the outdoors-person in the Middle East Branch
Congratulations on your decision to visit our fascinating little country. I take it this will be your first visit to Israel?...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called negev - do we need a car? in the Middle East Branch
Ooops. And I forgot to mention if you continue just a bit further south you'll encounter Israel's "Grand Canyon" - Makhtesh Ramon.
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called negev - do we need a car? in the Middle East Branch
Just to correct your terminology, Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea are all great places and a 'must' on any first-timers visit to Israel....
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hannukah and New Year's Eve in Israel: advice on what to do? in the Middle East Branch
If you aren't Jewish forget about home hospitality in Tsfat (Safed). Families there open there doors to Jewish travellers for the Sabbath...
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hannukah and New Year's Eve in Israel: advice on what to do? in the Middle East Branch
Great that you're able to come back and visit us and bring a newcomer along with you!...
6 months ago

- Full Name David Wexler
- Email Address david@davidsland.com
- DOB April 30, 1964
- Country Israel
- Gender Male
- Website David's Land
- Languages English (native), Hebrew







