Melissa Leigh

Habonim Nature Reserve

Summer’s here and it’s time to get out and enjoy nature. Just a half-hour south of Haifa you’ll find one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the area. Situated in the moshav Habonim, right across from the nature reserve is the Cafarlet fortress. This structure was built in the 8th/9th century and is forContinue reading “Habonim Nature Reserve”

Cherry Picking in the Golan

As the months roll on by during the COVID lockdown, and international travel is still far down on the list for most people, so what’s someone with wanderlust to do? Slowly but surely, sites are opening back up again, and we’re trying to adhere by social distancing and safety as much as possible. In suchContinue reading “Cherry Picking in the Golan”

Stay Home and Travel

It’s been a tough few weeks, stir craziness is settling in and it’s getting difficult to find ways to fill the time. Here are some more ways to see the world from the comfort and safety of your own home. I hope everyone is doing well and stays healthy. All information is correct as ofContinue reading “Stay Home and Travel”

Travel the World During Lockdown

COVID-19 has become a pandemic and is spreading all over the world. We all need to do our part to stop the spread of the virus. Travel has to come to an end for a while, but there still are free ways to see the world from the comfort (and safety!) of your own home.Continue reading “Travel the World During Lockdown”

Election Day Round 3 In Jerusalem

Living in Israel, I’ve come to realize that election day is more than just voting. To get people to the polls, everyone is given a vacation day, and those who still need to work (doctors, some retail employees, emergency workers, etc) are paid double, and still need to be given a break to go vote.Continue reading “Election Day Round 3 In Jerusalem”

Haifa Eats

Haifa has a wide variety of cuisines, there’s something for everyone!Anywhere in the city you can find something that’ll please your taste buds. For such a small city, the hot spots are constantly changing and new restaurants are popping up every week. Here’s some of my favorites: Libira Brewpub My favorite restaurant to recommend. GreatContinue reading “Haifa Eats”

Feed Me Cyprus

The food in Cyprus is very similar to food in Greece, but the cuisine also has lots of other cultural influences. While I was in Cyprus, I was able to try Mediterranean, Turkish, Georgian, and Middle Eastern flavors. Cypriot cuisine was very interesting, and their love of Halloumi was a thumbs up from me.I triedContinue reading “Feed Me Cyprus”

5 Days of Cyprus in the Winter

It started out with me wanting to get away for my birthday, and after chatting with a friend about traveling, I decided to check out if any airlines were having a New Year’s sale since it was so close to my birthday. I was in luck! Ryan Air had flights for as little as 5Continue reading “5 Days of Cyprus in the Winter”

Tel Aviv, Habibi, Tel Aviv

The nonstop city in the Middle East, the secular heart and soul of the country, there’s so much in this city to explore. Shuks (Open Air Markets) The open air markets are an iconic symbol of the Middle East, and you feel so immersed in the culture by visiting them. If no one’s yelling atContinue reading “Tel Aviv, Habibi, Tel Aviv”

Street Art in Tel Aviv

I honestly love street art so much. How there’s no one specific type of graffiti, and just rounding the corner can bring you to something completely different. Florentin neighborhood in Tel Aviv is the heart of the city’s street art, and it’s constantly changing. The walls are repeatedly repainted, and new art is born onContinue reading “Street Art in Tel Aviv”