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Tips for Swimming in the Dead Sea

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Floating in the Dead Sea is the kind of experiences you might have only once in your life. (Or is it?) After swimming in the Dead Sea not once, but four times, I feel like I tried different beaches and I now know where the best one is. In this post, you’ll find my top Dead Sea tips to help you plan an epic Dead Sea trip.   What exactly is the Dead Sea?     The Dead Sea is known to be the lowest point on earth and got its popularity with its unusual properties. The water is so salty over there that it makes you float without efforts. This also means that there isn’t anything that can live in this water (although, they did find some kind of bacterias that can survive in the water). A lot of people decide to visit the Dead Sea while in Israel or Jordan so they can benefit from the salty water. It could help people with skin conditions by making your skin healthier. We call it a sea, but it actually is a big salty lake.   Where is the Dead Sea?   The Dea...

Fun Outdoor Activities in Israel

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Are you seeking unique experiences in Israel? Here’s an Israel outdoors itinerary including a few fun things to do in Israel! Traveling to Israel was a very cool experience! Between the great meals, the nightlife and the laid-back vibes, there’s also a lot of cool things to do in Israel that also have to do with the great outdoors! There’s not only the Dead Sea! I recently talked about Masada and Ein Gedi which are two interesting stops to consider in Israel, but let’s explore some of the crazy experiences you should try out while in Israel beyond the Dead Sea! In this article, we’ll concentrate on Makhtesh Ramon area which is basically in Israel Negev Desert.   Best things to do in Israel   Getting to Makhtesh Ramon (or Ramon Crater)   Israel Trip Itinerary | Photo by Or Kaplan   The best way to get to this area is by car! Renting your own car gives you the freedom you’ll need to make the most of this area and enjoy the epic views on the way! You c...