Upend expectations in historical Jerusalem’s emerging modern neighbourhoods and contemporary Tel Aviv’s ancient restorations.
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The historic lands of Judea and Samaria are home to many holy sites for Jews, Christians and Muslims, as well as the tiny Samaritan faith.
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This dry and arid region in southern Israel is home to a burgeoning wine scene, thanks to a group of pioneering 21st-century farmers and their use of computerized drip irrigation.
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With a rich combination of the spiritual, historical and downright beautiful, this region in Israel’s north is popular with holidaying locals and travellers alike.
As Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, is threatened by development, we take a look at several awe-inspiring centres of worship that draw devotees from all around the world.
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A high speed rail link between Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Mecca and Medina is set to be completed by late 2012.
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Beauty and history embedded in the ground
A new arts movement in an old part of town
Florence’s unlikely artistic win
Italy
On the road: San Pedro de Atacama
Chile
How human error can cause a crash
Under-explored European day trips
Spain
Dubai’s ping pong nightclub
Dubai
Reader Q&A: Three days in Delhi
Delhi
Best places to heal a broken heart
Bahamas
Epicurean Slovenia makes its mark
Europe
Walking with Jesus in the Galilee
Israel
Vancouver’s revamped night market
Vancouver
New Mexico’s hospital turned hotel
USA
Business trip: Denver
Colorado
Four apps encourage smarter detours
Technology
Are the French really arrogant?
France
What makes air passengers happy?
Travel Tips
Our favourite images of the week
Top 10 North American gardens
North America
A salty offering to Polish saints
Krakow
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