Our last destination on our HMI trip (after Jerusalem, the Judaean Desert, and Northern Israel) was Tel Aviv. On our drive to Tel Aviv, Lior shared a song about Tel Aviv and it was stuck in our heads for the rest of the trip! January 12, 2023 We arrived at our hotel just in time …
Northern Israel
After our time in Jerusalem and the Judaean Desert, we then went to Northern Israel. January 11, 2023 After a good night's sleep in the Kibbutz, we went to Tsfat, which is the highest city in Galilee. Tsfat achieved fame and a reputation as the “City of Kabbalah” during the 16th century when the rabbis, Kabbalistic …
Judaean Desert, Israel
After spending a few days in Jerusalem, we went to the Judaean Desert to hike Masada and float in the Dead Sea! January 10, 2023 We woke up early and drove to Masada National Park. To get to Masada, we crossed security checkpoints from Jerusalem into the West Bank. Masada is an ancient fortification in the eastern …
Jerusalem, Israel
In 2017, we were trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and met Kelsey, who told us about Honeymoon Israel (HMI). HMI's mission is to provide immersive trips to Israel for locally based cohorts of couples that have at least one Jewish partner, are early in their committed relationship, with a focus on creating communities …
Mexico City, Mexico
Given that we were heading to Cancun for a wedding at Nizuc Resort & Spa and it was Melanie’s 30th birthday, we decided to extend our stay in Mexico and fly from Cancun to Mexico City! Given that Mexico City has become a popular destination recently, we received many recommendations. For those planning a trip …
Madrid, Spain
In July 2022 we flew from San Sebastián to Madrid so that we could explore the capital of Spain and also have a direct flight back to NYC. We were only in Madrid for two nights and we stayed at NH Collection Madrid Paseo del Prado, which was a great price point and in a …
San Sebastián, Spain
In July 2022, we spent 3 nights in San Sebastián. We stayed at Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra which was clean, comfortable, and in the perfect location. We spent most of our time in San Sebastián eating, drinking, and taking siestas, as one does when visiting the food capital of the planet! Activities Walk …
Paris, France
In early July 2022, we spent 5 nights in Paris. We stayed in St-Germain at Hotel de Buci, which we absolutely loved! Below are some recommendations and insights as to what we did during our short stay in Paris! Food & Drinks Macaroons & Crepes: We don't have a specific place to recommend, but we …
Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa
On Tuesday, November 16, we crossed the border from Zimbabwe to Zambia and then flew from Zambia International Airport to Nelspruit Airport in South Africa. After a 1.5 hour drive from the airport, we arrived at Tengile River Lodge in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Accommodations On arrival to the lodge, we were blown away. …
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
On Thursday, November 11, we flew from Cape Town to Victoria Falls International airport in Zimbabwe. Getting through customs didn’t take long at all, and before we knew it we were in the Safari Logistics office waiting to take a (very!) small plane to our first safari! To get to and from our safari location, …
Melanie & Cody 