People Not Places Tours | Cultural Tours in Israel & Palestine

PEOPLE
NOT PLACES

The Human Way to Travel

ABOUT me

Equal parts Israeli and American, I am passionate about introducing my guests to the colorful and diverse communities that make Israel such an endlessly fascinating country. With over a decade of experience as a guide, I consider myself, first and foremost, an educator and cross-cultural broker. My background as a PhD in Anthropology informs my tours and provides my guests with a unique and holistic framework that presents Israel in all its nuance and complexity.

With my lifelong commitment to education, there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing Israel’s cultures, religions, traditions, ancient sites, and politics with visitors to the country. This stems from a firm conviction that, in an increasingly interconnected and global world, the role of tourism should be to bring people together by fostering understanding that bridges cultures. I currently reside in Haifa, Israel, and guide both groups and individuals in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.

Featured tours

A Tale of Two Tabernacles: Mt. Gerizim And Shiloh

ISRAEL

Akko: Holy City for Bahais, Sufis and Jews

ISRAEL

Shiite Roots Different Branches: Alawites and Druze in The Golan Heights

ISRAEL

Tours for Operators

Are you a Tour Operator who is looking for something that will make your tours stick out from the generic crowd? “People not Places” provides your guests a unique opportunity to experience Israeli culture by learning about and engaging with local communities. Click here for more information and contact us regarding half-day and full day tours, home-cooked meals, workshops, and cultural attractions.

India in Jerusalem: Ancient and Modern Connections between Hinduism and Judaism

The Syriac Orthodox Church in the Holy Land

Tours for Guides

Are you a guide who feels that it is a missed opportunity that you are often the only Israeli that your guests will meet? Would you like to facilitate opportunities for your guests to interact with locals while learning about Israel’s rich cultural diversity? If so, check out these upcoming events designed specifically for tour guides who wish to learn more about engaging with local communities.

The Human way to Travel

People not Places is a cross-cultural initiative that seeks to connect tourists with local communities to break bread, foster dialogue, learn about their respective cultures and hopefully also to build bridges.

lECTURES AND COURSEs

There are very few countries that can match Israel for its cultural diversity and none that do so in such a small space. If you are interested in enriching your understanding of Israel from a unique anthropological perspective, then check out my ever-expanding lecture series, workshops, and courses. The lectures showcase Israel’s various communities and are a must-see for anyone interested in cultural tourism. For those interested in a more in-depth exploration, sign up to receive updates on upcoming workshops and courses.

TRAVEL BLOG

After ten years of guiding and exploration, I sometimes fool myself into thinking that I have seen everything there is to see and know about Israel. Yet, each time that I venture even just a little bit off the well-beaten tourist track, I encounter fascinating people and unique communities that make this country such a special place. Please check out my blog entries where I share some of my discoveries from the lesser-known corners of this country.

CONTACT US

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