Lisa Bender

"Start early. Take hat and lots of water."

"Good enough buffet lunch right outside of Petra. Nice guys. Great pita chips!"

"This is a MUST DO. Kids and adults all loved it. Clandestine bullet making factory which truly allowed Israel to fight their war. Our guide Yarden was terrific. If you like Breaking Bad, you must go!"

"Great unwooded Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and awesome Shiraz Grenache. Fun wine tasting experience. Chocolate factory for kids next door!"

"Go to this kibbutz factory for Teva Naot and buy shoes. Most comfortable sandals ever, and well priced. More comfy than Birkenstocks."

"Great, fresher than fresh seafood. Owner Uri is a character. We told him food was so good and he said, "Today you can tell me if it's tasty, tomorrow you'll tell me if it was good!" Buy his cookbook!"