The JPost Podcast - Travel Edition (Jerusalem Post Podcasts)

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 51


No, not that Georgia. We're off to the Caucuses to hear about khachapuri and the world's oldest wines. Then we ask a leading expert to name her top three vegan destinations. Which are yours?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 52

Mark and David travel the silk road between two of the most important cities in Uzbekistan. This time:

• Magical Bukhara by night
• An early start and a great train journey
• The finest Islamic architecture
• The importance of numbers
• Who was Amir Timur?
• One of the world's finest squares
• A famous musician and a sound like no other
• An insider's view
• To biblical Daniel's tomb
• An incredible 700-year-old way to see the stars
• Meeting the Jews of Samarkand
• A Jewish hammam (Turkish bath house) in the middle of nowhere
• Bringing the ancient Silk Road into the 21st Century
• Departing from the brand-new airport with a vision for the future

Mark and David were guests of Uzbekistan.travel, Tashkent International Tourism Fair, Uzbekistan Airways and Air Marakanda.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 53

Mark and David head to Bucharest, the capital of Romania to find out why it's become such a tourism center in recent years and learn there are plans afoot to develop it a whole lot more, with the old Jewish quarter at the very heart of its future. This time:

• The story of one of the world's largest buildings - Ceausescu and The Palace of Parliament
• We're off to City Hall to get the lowdown on tourism in Bucharest including the old Jewish neighborhood
• A private audience with the opera's artistic director (oh, and he's Israeli)
• We visit Therme, a gigantic swimming-pool-cum-spa-cum-kids-slides-cum-gastronomy-hub wonderland
• Keeping Jewish and Yiddish theater alive and well in 21st-Century Europe

Mark and David were guests of Bucharest City Hall, the Embassy of Romania in Israel and Tarom.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 54

With direct flights from Tel Aviv, Poznan is a very affordable destination for a city break. It has a small Jewish community and a fascinating old town. Mark and David wandered its historic center and surroundings before heading out of town on a nostalgic journey... This time:

• When is a brewery not a brewery?
• Playing a barrel organ isn't too easy, as Mark discovers
• Jewish history meets applied art
• Face to face with a pair of rambunctious goats high in the sky
• Is that word Hebrew, Yiddish or Polish?
• The home of the St Martin's croissant
• Poznan's "New" Synagogue
• Why is the Golem of Prague in the middle of Poznan?
• Discovering the secrets of the Enigma Cipher Center
• Europe's youngest castle
• Among 112 headless people
• A journey back in time
• Konin, home of the inventor of a very useful object

Mark and David were guests of Poznan Tourism Organisation, Wielkopolska Tourism Organization and the Polish Tourism Organisation.

Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 55

This time, Mark and David learn of the delights of two great tourist destinations. Charming Slovakia is the perfect European getaway with so much to see and at really reasonable prices. Then it's on to Colombia, which offers six distinct regions, including coastlines on two oceans, the Andes and the Amazon.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 56

Mark and David take you around the "Manchester of Poland." It has had to change with the times - from cotton powerhouse to post-industrial entertainment center via World War II and communism. They discover how the city's Jewish community contributed to Lodz' significant growth.

This time:
We're here but have no idea how to pronounce the city's name!
What Lodz has to offer the visitor
Turning a huge cotton mill into a 21st-Century paradise Who was Izrael Poznanski?
The Arthur Rubinstein story
When is a power station not a power station?
Remembering Lodz's Jews in one of Europe's largest Jewish cemeteries
From 19th-Century fabric center to ultra-modern museum
Welcome to Hollywooj - one of the world's great movie meccas

Mark and David were guests of the Lodz Tourism Organization and the Polish Tourism Organisation.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 57

Mark and David examine the cost of a vacation including flights, accommodation, food and entertainment. They also look at tourism in Israel post-COVID and ask if things are back on track. They tackle the success of the Abraham Accords or otherwise and chat about the ongoing controversy surrounding sending Israeli kids on Poland tours.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 58.

Mark and David meet up with some of Brazil's top tourism ambassadors to learn about some of the country's offerings including Rio de Janeiro and the breathtaking Iguazu Falls. Then the Philippines' ambassador to Israel talks about the special connection between his nation, the Jewish People and Israel, while giving us an insider's view on the best things to do in his home country.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 59.

The Eastern Mediterranean is now a major hub for many international cruise ships, with Haifa at its epicenter. Mark and David learn about sailings from Haifa and internationally in the company of senior executives from MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Israel's own Mano Cruise

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 60

We hear about two magical countries from women who've left their hearts in Asia. Author and journalist Jessica Mudditt talks about tourism and living in Myanmar. While diplomat Abby Ya-Ping Lee offers some great tips on vacations in Taiwan.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 61

Some call it The Shuk, others Mahaneh Yehuda. Either way, the market has seen many changes in recent years. Mark and David take you on an audio feast that will arouse all your senses as they take in the sights, sounds, smells and, most importantly, the tastes of this Jerusalem landmark. This time: So what are our favorite Jerusalem attractions (other than food!)?

• Meet the most colorful of tour guides and guess the accent
• Why is this night different from all others?
• Sweet or savory? All the way from Morocco
• Holy crepe!
• The chef. The vision.
• Turkish delight, followed by, erm, Turkish Delight
• The Great Debate: Is there such a thing as Jewish food?
• From Lebanon with love (and spice)
• Getting a French lowdown on Middle-Eastern Manna!
• Surely they can't eat any more? Mark and David can - just for you
• A South-American farewell.

Mark and David were hosted by tour guide and author Joel Haber.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 62

Join Mark and David as they sample the delights of two of the latest hotels to open in Israel - Teatron in Jerusalem and Elkonin in Tel Aviv. Both are members of the MGallery Collection of exclusive hotels. While very different, the pair offer great amenities, terrific food and the coziness of home.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 63.

Hong Kong tourism is back in full swing after the three-year hiatus. So, we ask Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific airways what makes the destination so special. Then we're off for a one-of-a-kind visit to the home of reggae and one of the world's unique synagogues - tropical Jamaica.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 64.

Mark and David travel to Riga, the compact, beautiful capital of Latvia on the Baltic Sea. Hear the city's story, including that of its Jewish populations through times good and bad. This time:

• An introduction to the city
• The tragic story of the Riga Ghetto and uplifting moments in the Holocaust museum
• UNESCO-protected art nouveau at its finest
• The gorgeous old town
• An appointment with city hall
• Inside the wonderful downtown Peitav Shul - Riga Synagogue
• The story of righteous gentile Janis Likpe
• Chabad is everywhere

Mark and David were guests of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, Radisson Blu Ridzene and Air Baltic.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 65

Kosher travel has come a long way since the heyday of the Catskills, a couple of Jewish hotels in Europe or a trip to or in Israel. The world is now the Jewish traveler's (kosher) oyster! Mark and David speak to three experts in the field who tell the story of the development of kosher vacations and offer hot tips on what's available today - from Latin America, via Africa, to Asia, alongside some old favorites - and don't forget cruises on the high seas.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 66

Bratislava lies on the majestic Danube. It's a compact capital city with something to please everyone: two castles, great food and lots of fascinating Jewish history - and not just the story of the Hatam Sofer (Rabbi Moses Schreiber).

This time:

• Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a choo-choo train - sort of
• Historic Bratislava Castle
• Meeting the city's Jewish community
• The gallery literally in the middle of the Danube
• Devin: Where castles, rivers and daring escapes all meet
• A real UFO. Honestly
• The restaurant with the best view in town
• The remarkable story of the tomb of the Hatam Sofer
• Bratislava synagogue and the amazing testimony of a Holocaust survivor
• Jewish wrestlers, swimmers and the creator of krav maga

Mark and David were guests of the Bratislava Tourist Board. Flights provided with support from World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 67

You have to feel for Mark and David as they force themselves to try the high-quality gins, vodka and bourbon at Thinkers Distillery - it's a tough old life. Meanwhile, Mark gets jealous, as David samples the delights of Venice.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 68.

With direct seasonal flights from Tel Aviv, the Trnava region is proving to be hugely popular with Israeli visitors. A famous spa, historic city, old synagogues and much more are putting this delightful region on the map. This time:

• Getting our bearings in Piešťany, a beautiful spa town
• Remembering in the former labor and concentration camp and Holocaust museum in Sered
• Piešťany, the jazz mecca
• Time to bathe - in mud
• Can Mark and David rock?
• Inside the Vrbove synagogue
• Trnava's House of Bones
• Synagoga - beautifully restored in Trnava city
• From bees comes honey, honey wine and honey beer
• It's tasting time

Mark and David were guests of Experience Trnava Region and Visit Piestany. Flights provided with support from World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 69

A month after the Hamas invasion, we look at the war's impact on every aspect of tourism to, from and within Israel. Mark and David speak with experts from the government, hotel and travel agency sectors to find out how bad the situation is and how long it might take to recover.

They also hear about Bar Tomer from the Elkonin Hotel in Tel Aviv, whose life was tragically cut short on October 7th at the Supernova Music Festival. This episode is dedicated to her.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 70

In this second special wartime episode, Mark Gordon and David Zev Harris speak to experts about the tourism situation in the aftermath of the Gaza war. When will foreign airlines return to Ben Gurion? Will there be cruises out of Haifa port in the next 12 months? Which destinations will Israelis shun and to which will they flock in 2024?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 71

Following October 7 and its aftermath, Israelis are slowly returning to travel, to breathe, to relax. In this episode our travel duo Mark and David head to stunning Krakow in Poland to sample 21st-Century Jewish life in a city that has a Jewish history dating back a thousand years. They visit the tourist sights but also take you behind the scenes to learn about the community's contribution to the city and find out what it's like to be a Jew today in this former Polish capital, particularly given the new reality back in Israel.

This time:

• A remarkable Jewish festival
• Visiting the city's Jewish sights
• A practical guide ahead of your visit
• Inside the Jewish Community Center
• What to do with an abandoned synagogue?

Mark and David were guests of the Polish Tourism Organization and Małopolska Tourism Organization.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 72.
This episode was recorded prior to the events of October 7, 2023.

Mark and David travel to the Baltic Sea and Latvia's port city Liepaja to meet members of the Jewish community before heading to a glorious beach town and majestic stately home.

This time:

• Go West, young men
• The Jews of pre-War Liepaja
• Personal accounts of Holocaust salvation
• Reconstruction of a community
• The finery of Rundale Palace
• Tragic tales are never far away - the story of Rumbula
• The beaches of Jurmala
• Taking stock of Latvia of then and today

Mark and David were guests of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, Radisson Blu Ridzene and Air Baltic.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 73

The former Polish capital Krakow is one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Aside from the beauty of the protected Old Town, Krakow offers delights for connoisseurs of all art forms - painting, music, modern architecture, Japanese manga and dozens more. Oh, and then there's a fabulous food scene.

This time:
Polish 101 - Mark and David get tongue-tied
Getting the lay of the land
Da Vinci and Rembrandt
Sustainable modern building alongside a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The sounds, smells and tastes of the Christmas market
Modern art graces Krakow
Wait, it's called Fiorentina but it's not Italian?
A cultural mecca

Mark and David were guests of the Polish Tourism Organisation and Małopolska Tourism Organisation.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 74

Gone are the days when kosher travel meant restricted travel. PJS Challenges offers adventures and expeditions to some of the most scenic, remote spots on earth and it's all kosher. And for those seeking an easier paced trip, we'll be hearing about what there is to see, do and eat in the beautiful Belgian city Antwerp.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 75

Mark and David take you to Małopolska, or Lesser Poland, for a taste of Michelin-rated food, great walks and more than a pinch of salt. Please tell me they are not really literally licking the walls. Oh, and this really is one for Star Wars lovers. This time:

• How on earth do you pronounce the letter ł?
• "I thought Shaft was a TV show."
• Welcome to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 130 meters (426 feet) below ground
• On to Zakopane and the Subcarpathian Tatra Mountains
• Of beautiful wooden homes, a famous cemetery and a long-gone Jewish community
• Jack Finch is George Lucas approved
• The masseuse with the most
• The best restaurant in Poland?

Mark and David were guests of the Polish Tourism Organization and Małopolska Tourism Organization.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 76

While cruising from Haifa will be very limited in 2024, there are huge oceans out there waiting to be explored. We bring you all the latest cruising news plus interviews with representatives of MSC, Cunard and Princess. We also learn about Haifa Port's plan to bring back the tourists and finish with a hilarious quickfire conversation with two of the funniest women on the high seas.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 77

Mark abandons David and heads to Edinburgh for its world famous fringe festival. The pair reunite to learn all about the Jewish history of Barbados and discover the best things to do, see and eat on the Caribbean island. 

This episode was created prior to October 7, 2023.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 78

Today, April 1st marks the return of British Airways flights to London. Mark & David took a trip to London with British Airways to stock up on tea bags and find out more about the airline, its history and about the best city in the world. (Mark & David were born there – enough said!) This time: - Saying hi from the All New Club Suite - A royal ride on the Elizabeth Line - Flying back in time at The Speedbird Centre - The only Israeli Tour Guide from his English village - A British Classic Explained - From Hebrew Class to First Class - Lounging around with Concorde This episode was created prior to October 7, 2023. Flight times and aircraft may differ. Club Suites are available on more than 60% of British Airways' long-haul routes from LHR, including 10 of 26 direct US routes.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 79

Mark and David visit two of the many wineries in the hills to the west of Jerusalem. They meet the founder and winemaker of Domaine Du Castel before heading for the vineyards of Nevo Winery.  Along the way, they hear the unusual stories of the founders of both wineries, visit the bottling rooms and cellars and drink way too much wine in the great visitor centers.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 80

Some people just go to a seaside destination and stay in the hotel - the pools, restaurants and glitzy casino. Batumi in Georgia can be just that. But it's a whole lot more once you head out of the lobby's revolving door. Mark and David discover a small but thriving Jewish community, traditional music, great food and a whole lot more. 

Mark and David were guests of Visit Batumi.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 81

Some people in the Israeli tourism sector are really angry with Tourism Minister Haim Katz. Mark and David found out why at this year's International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) in Tel Aviv,  In this episode you'll also hear from the tourism chief in Azerbaijan and Air India's new man in Israel.

The boys are joined by Moldova's ambassador to Israel Alexandr Roitman, who just penned a book on his country's Jewish history.   
Then, Gil Travel's Iris Hami serves up the best of Argentina: From Boca to Bariloche.   

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 83

Waterfalls, walks and wines await visitors to the Ajara region of Georgia. It's just a half-hour drive into the lower Caucasus Mountains from Batumi airport. There are also fortresses and botanical gardens to keep happy visitors of all ages. 

Podcasters Mark and David serve up the sights, sounds and smells in their own inimitable way. 

This time: - Heading into nature
- Tales to Jason and the Argonauts
- A garden with a view
- I thought Petra was in Jordan
- Move over The Three Tenors, Georgian singing is truly unique
- Waterfalls in peaceful oases
- How to get there? Where to stay?
- The oldest wine in the world?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 84

Located on the Caspian Sea, the world's largest lake, Baku has everything you could ask for in a city vacation and that includes great kosher food and daily synagogue prayers - right in the heart of a secular Muslim state. The capital of Azerbaijan is a mix of East and West, Asia and Europe, historic and modern.  Just three hours from Tel Aviv with up to a dozen weekly flights, what more could you ask for? Mark and David report from Baku and dish up the highlights in their latest podcast. This time:

• At 30,000 feet with Azerbaijan Airlines
• Baku, its food and fountains by night
• Suleyman the guide speaks magnificent Hebrew!
• It's got to be Chabad - meet Chief Rabbi Shneor Segal
• Take off my shoes when I go into shul?
• Who are the Mountain Jews?
• A kosher restaurant in the heart of the city
• The lowdown on how to get here, where to stay and what to eat
• Azerbaijan, the big picture
• Baku is very walkable
• The incredible Heydar Aliyev Center
• Is that an Israeli flag?
• Flames, Highland Park and what a view (yes, we know this is audio)

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 85.

It's finally happened. Podcast hosts Mark and David actually went on vacation with their own families. How did they each cope without their respective recording buddy? Mark reports on a trip to Eilat and a fully-kosher Mano Cruise sailing from Haifa to Larnaca, Cyprus. Meanwhile, David reflects on a week in Tuscany, Italy, beyond Florence and Pisa. The pair bring you details on where to stay, what to eat and how to make the most of your trip.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 86

Mark and David hit the road in Upper Silesia. They take in the main city, Katowice, before heading out to mountain-top villages, Jewish heritage sites and a whole lot more...

This time:

• Working at 320 meters below ground
• The deepest pub in Europe - cheers!
• The remarkable Jewish museum in Gliwice
• Where miners once lived
• What does Katowice have to offer?
• How to get there and other travel tips
• All about skiing in summer
• Drenched. Utterly drenched
• Cheese, wool and lace thongs!
• Which country are we in?
• Beautiful Cieszyn

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 87

Mark and David host El Salvador's Ambassador to Israel Milton Eduardo Umaña Acevedo to learn about the great things to do and eat in this Central American paradise.

Then, travel writer Jessica Mudditt pops in to talk about her time in Tibet, how to get there and answers the question: Do you have to be physically fit to enjoy a trip to this spiritually- and topographically-elevated nation?

Shenzhen is the remarkable embarkation point for Mark and David's Chinese odyssey. The city has strong links with Israel, particularly in the world of technology. By 2035, transport chiefs say there'll be drone helicopters ferrying passengers above the city's burgeoning skyscrapers. Join the boys on this special voyage of discovery.

Mark and David host The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition. They were the guests of The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)

We take you into the Caucasus Mountains in Azerbaijan to visit what is said to be the last living shtetl in the world outside of Israel. We learn the history of the "Red Village" and visit its working synagogues. Then, we go deep into the countryside of this beautiful country that borders the Caspian Sea.

This time:

• What is the "Red Village" aka Qırmızı Qəsəbə?
• A tour of the amazing Jewish museum
• Mountain Jews' synagogues
• Where Jews and Muslims live side by side
• How to get there? Where to stay?
• Overlooking Shamakhi
• The tombs of great past leaders
• A blacksmith takes us behind the scenes
• Fine wines from saplings to samplings

Mark and David were guests of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board and Azerbaijan Airlines.

Krakow is already gearing up for the 34th edition of its international Jewish Culture Festival scheduled for summer 2025. Our podcast hosts Mark and David attended festival #33 from where they bring you the sounds and sights of this wondrous city and introduce you to the people behind one of the world's largest Jewish arts gatherings.

This time:

- Krakow for Kulture
- Janusz has done this 33 times and he isn't even Jewish
- Not just Klezmer in Kazimierz
- The Muslim macher
- A side trip to the Galicia Jewish Museum
- Everything you need to know about a visit to Krakow - flights, hotels, kosher food and more
- It's a small Jewish world after all. Mark has a friend!
- It's all pants with David
- Listen to the music: Israeli, klezmer, African and Asian

Join Mark and David for part two of their Chinese odyssey. Shanghai is one of the world's great cities in every sense: population, food, business, skyscrapers and yes, Jewish history.

This time:

• In friendship with Israel
• Fancy a drop of port?
• Nanjing Road is just wall-to-wall people
• Michaelangelo in China? Well, in cocoa butter, anyway
• Tnuva and China? 
• We take you down Chinese memory lane 
• How to get there, where to stay and more great travel advice
• How 50 companies are doing big business in a China-Israel innovation park
• Think tank thanks
• Sailing on the Huangpu
• The wonderful Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
• Top tips for traveling to China
• Farewell at 350 km/h

Mark and David host The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition. They were the guests of The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).

With COVID behind us, we thought travel and tourism would return to normal. But in Israel, that hope was short-lived. On Simhat Torah, October 7, 2023, Israel was dragged into a war on multiple fronts. Podcast hosts Mark Gordon and David Harris look at the industry a year later, in the company of EL AL's Chief Counsel Sharon Brownstone and Kim Melchior, the co-CEO of IGT - Israel & Global Travel.

Jewish community member and guide Hella Kounio-Matalon takes podcast hosts Mark and David on a whistlestop tour of more than 2,000 years of history, in a city where Jews were the majority for five centuries.

This time:

• Alexander the Great's Jewish entourage
• They came in their thousands from Spain, Portugal and Italy
• Inside today's community
• A musical trip into the surviving pre-Holocaust synagogue 
• When to travel, getting there, lodgings and food
• Tracing the past: the excellent Jewish museum
• Europe's largest cemetery is no more
• Of Thessaloniki mansions
• There's got to be a Chabad restaurant

Join Mark and David for part three of their Chinese odyssey. Beijing tells a story that is three thousand years in the making. Our podcast brings it to you in just under one hour.

This time: 

• On the Shanghai-Beijing bullet train
• The truly Great Wall of China
• How to get there, when to travel and where to stay
• The making of a Peking Duck
• The Buddah of the rickshaw
• Top tips for travel to China -
• Wonderous acrobatics
• Where emperors prayed alone
• Mark and David become the stars of Tiananmen Square 
• Welcome to the Forbidden Ci
• The fruit stinks. But we'll eat it anyway

Mark and David host The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition. They were the guests of The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)

Join us for 2,700 years of history at the Tower of David.

We reveal insider stories about Donald Trump, Tony Blair, Nicolas Sarkozy and other world leaders from their stays at the King David Hotel (Who had a thing for dressing gowns?) And we take you to meet Elvis Presley in the Jerusalem hills. 

Join Mark and David for a bumper edition of the podcast.

Just a two-hour flight from Tel Aviv, Thessaloniki is everything a tourist would want: ancient ruins, UNESCO monuments, great food, a gorgeous boardwalk, theaters, excellent boutique shops and of course our travel podcast hosts Mark and David. This time:

• Strolling the beautiful downtown and seafront
• Why is it called the White Tower if it isn't...?
• City walls with stunning views
• When to visit, how to get there, where to stay and kosher details
• From peacocks to Baptisms
• Brunch like no other
• She sells olives but we want the booze
• One of the oldest churches, with a Jewish twist
• Sounds funny but why is it called Moldee?

We take you to what some believe is the world's oldest synagogue and it's right next door to the homes of podcast hosts Mark and David in Modi'in, Israel.

 This week's adventure takes in the Hanukkah story, a fabulous museum and oily baked comestibles of course. This time:

• A donut breakfast
• The world's oldest synagogue?
• The hip Maccabean graves
• A donut lunch
• Useful travel tips for Modi'in
• A great little gem of a museum
• Modi'in gets its first hotel!
• Surely not a donut dinner?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel EditionSpecial Christmas episode David and Mark get festive and go ho-ho-ho in the snow, snow, snow.  They pop in to the Old City of Jerusalem to visit Santa Claus in his grotto to tell him what they want for Christmas. Then, in search of snow and inspiration, they travel to Park City in Utah to hear about a ski in/ski out Friday night synagogue service.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 26 Author Annika Hernroth-Rothstein regales us with her time living on Djerba, a Tunisian island in the Mediterranean, including the amazing home hospitality offered by the local, vibrant Jewish community. Mark and David then head to Chicago where historian Ed Mazur introduces them to the first Jews of the city and recommends the best kosher dining in town. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 8 Mark, David and a Fjord Explorer motor up to Tromso in the Arctic Circle, with its whales, ski slopes and the magical Aurora Borealis. Then it's off to central Israel and a delicious walk through nature's corn.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 45 Dubai's Emirates is widely recognized as one of the world's top airlines. As the carrier launches a second daily flight between Tel Aviv and the UAE, Mark and David take you behind the scenes to learn what makes the airline so special... Getting there is half the fun (when you're down one) Emirates - the view from the top From chauffeurs to champers - traveling in style The business lounge offering The boys are airborne - but will they behave? Creating the on-board entertainment experience It's always time for food Meet the chef Dining kosher with Emirates and in the United Arab Emirates Happy ever after Mark and David were guests of Emirates. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 16 In the second part of their special series from Poland, Mark and David take you to some of the lesser-visited parts of the country. This time it's the Podkarpackie region on the edge of the Carpathian Mountains. We'll hear tales of sacrifice and bravery, visit living museums and go deep underground to uncover an amazing secret. In part two: Our favorite olde squares Jewish Rzeszow An abandoned nuclear shelter The Museum of Poles Saving Jews Some bells and pipes in a tower Welcome to the unpronounceable Przemysl A sporting hotel with a twist Sanok's museum of folk architecture A 600-year-old UNESCO wooden church Glassblowing in Krosno And wine-tasting in a family manor house  Listen to Part I >>

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 34 It's the home of the Kabbalah, great rabbis and modern artists. Learn all about the city with the longest uninterrupted Jewish presence, Safed, in English, or Tzfat, in Hebrew. Then Mark and David take us to multicultural Sarajevo in Bosnia, where East meets West. It's also home to the famous Sarajevo Haggadah. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 46 ZOYA Health & Wellbeing Resort lies between mangroves, a golf course, flamingo lake and The Arabian Gulf. It's the perfect place to relax, have the latest high-tech treatments and delicious calorie-controlled food and as Mark and David discovered far more besides.  This time: Mark and David decide it's time for a lifestyle change! Of waterbeds and waterjets I've got a toothpaste kinda feeling Breathe slow, breathe deep - or just open your windows The Israeli yoga master in Arabia A diagnostic test like no other Mr. Oz is wizard A kitchen snack sneak peek An appointment with Dr. Sindy "I'm not putting those on." Did Mark really fall asleep during a deep-tissue Thai massage? Venus gets up close and personal with David Keep young and beautiful Until the next time Mark and David were guests of ZOYA Health & Wellbeing Resort Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 28 It looks like 2022 will be a record year for cruising into and out of Israel. Some of the biggest cruising companies, like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, will sail from Haifa. We bring you all the news on their cruises and where to get the latest information and offers. We hear from the cruise companies about their ships, itineraries and on-board food (including kosher) and entertainment. And we go behind the scenes at Haifa Port to learn about dealing with COVID and preparations for a year to remember. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 38 It may come as a surprise, but Berlin has a burgeoning Israeli scene with great hotel and food options. The city's Jewish history is fascinating and very different from that of countries in  Eastern Europe Join Mark and David as they journey through the city's Jewish past and Israeli present.  This time: A sustainable beginning A hotel with a Latin-Israeli touch The roots of Jewish Berlin Saving Berlin's Jews From Kanaan with love  Telling the story of German Jewry A musical journey Bringing Noah to life  Mark and David were guests of Visit Berlin and the German National Tourist Office. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 43 It's more than 1,000 years since the first Jews arrived in Prague. While much was destroyed through the ages, there is still so much to see of what once was in the Czech capital - including what is arguably it's crown jewel - the oldest synagogue in Europe - still active today. Mark Gordon and David Zev Harris take you on a journey through Jewish Prague in the latest episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast Travel Edition, including: ·  In the footsteps of Albert Einstein ·  The earliest Jewish settlement in Prague ·  The incredible Jewish Museum ·  The Pinkas Synagogue - a remarkable Holocaust memorial ·  Perhaps the world's most famous Jewish cemetry ·  The Golem of Prague and the Old-New Synagogue ·  Why Franz Kafka wanted to burn all his books ·  Ronald Reagan, China and the Jews of modern Prague ·  Getting tipsy on the very best kosher slivovitz  ·  The non-Sephardic Spanish Synagogue ·  Hatikvah or not? Mark and David were guests of Prague City Tourism and Czech Tourism. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 25 This time we tell the stories of two unique Jewish communities in tourism hotspots.  First, we head to Mallorca (or Majorca) in the Mediterranean to learn of the Xueta - crypto Jews from the time of the Spanish inquisition - who are returning to their roots. Our host is Dani Rotstein, who just made the documentary Xueta island. Then, we travel to salt spring island off the west coast of Canada to learn about its thriving art scene, folk music and its Jewish community that meets every Friday evening outside a local deli! Meet the wonderful local Hannah Brown. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 37 One of the beautiful sections of The Grand Tour of Catalonia takes you from Figueres via Girona to Barcelona. It takes in the hometowns of Salvador Dali, Nahmanides (aka Ramban) and Antoni Gaudi. Click here for more on Barcelona and Gaudi. In this episode, Mark and David take you from the crazy, surrealist world of Dali to the kabbalist Jewish center that was Girona - now a wonderfully-preserved old Jewish quarter. This time: A hotel with a history An introduction to Salvador Dali  What on earth was Dali thinking? Dali's weirdest relationships Dali and Israel, Jews and Aliyah! Getting around Catalonia Gorgeous flower show Unique peek into a historic Jewish home Along the original city walls Protecting Jewish heritage in Girona Nahmanides, Spain and the Inquisition Mark and David were guests of The Catalan Tourist Board and Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava Girona Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition Episode 19 Ever hungry, Mark and David step back in time to sample Ashkenazi dishes of yesteryear in 2021 Bnei Brak: chulent, kigel and fisnoga all make an appearance.  Then, replete, contented, and utterly sated they head for Kiso Valley in Japan to learn of its history, beauty, hot springs, and yes, its slow-food culture.   Photo credit: ​Pini Gorelick

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 20 Mark and David lead a magical tour of Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, located in Eastern Europe but with a strong Scandinavian vibe. They take you back hundreds of years to the Jewish heyday, enter a little-known independent republic within Vilnius and then head for the skies in what Mark describes as "a picnic basket." This time: An intro to Vilnius, Vilnus or is it Vilna? A 360-degree tour of the city Turn thrice and your dream may come true The old Jewish quarter The Genius of Vilna - the Vilna Gaon Digging into our Jewish history - literally Sitting in the middle of a river Learning more of the Jewish past, present and future of Vilnius A different country within Lithuania? With the BEST constitution EVER A trip to the geographical center of Europe A live view into yet another state To the skies we go in a picnic basket Join in a traditional hair-burning ceremony Magical Trakai castle The Karaites of Trakai An artistic farewell

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 50 Remarkably, more Israelis visit Bucharest than people from any other county. As soon as you land, it's clear to see why it's such a popular destination: some of the top restaurants are run by an Israeli chef, the old Jewish area is rich with culture past and present and there's a burgeoning art scene to cap off a great visit. This time:  Where art thou, Mark? Is it a synagogue, opera house or both? The wonderful Zambaccian art collection Hear the most unusual, historic sounds of the Cajal Jewish Museum What on earth is urban anthropology? Food at last, with the top Masterchef judge Mark, please get off the phone, you have a plane to catch! Mark and David were guests of Bucharest City Hall, the Embassy of Romania in Israel and Tarom. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Welcome to the first-ever edition of the Jerusalem Post travel edition: From the latest Caribbean cruises to kosher safaris, from pilgrimages to Eastern Europe and award winning wines on the beaches of Tel Aviv.  Sit back and enjoy the trip with David Harris and Mark Gordon.

With the whole world to choose from, where's the best place for a romantic post-wedding vacation? Among the contenders: Tokyo, Japan; Tunis, Tunisia; Quebec City & Montreal, Canada; and The Maldives. And if you're not planning a honeymoon anytime soon, how about a visit to San Diego, California? Get the low down on places to visit, Jewish historic sites, recommended hotels and kosher food options. Join Mark and David as they seek the best holidays worldwide. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 30 Journalist, writer, former TV anchor and now museum director Danielle Spera is our guide to the world's first Jewish museum located in Vienna, which has been revived under her stewardship. Then, Jewish travel maven Ben G. Frank introduces us to his must-see destinations throughout France. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel 

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 48 We join skipper Warren Marland as he embarks on a new enterprise - kosher yachting in the Mediterranean .Then Mark regales us with tales from his recent journey through India.  Join the boys for a half hour of travel adventure and their own particular brand of humor. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tel Aviv is arguably the vegan capital of the world with plant-based eateries for every taste and budget. From spicy street food to chef restaurants of the highest calibre, the city is a Mecca for foodies, many of whom specifically come to Israel for its vegan offerings while others enjoy a slap-up meal without even realizing they've gone vegan for the evening.  Join Mark and David as they chow down on a fun-filled vegan walking tour. Mark and David were guests of Be Tel Aviv Tours. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 36 We're off to the Caribbean islands Cuba and Curacao. We meet those in love with the islands who are also helping retain their Jewish heritage. We learn of the islands' histories, culture and food and delve into their Jewishness.  Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify .

We meet Tewolde Gebre Mariam, the pioneering group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. He's been at the helm of the company as it revolutionizes flying out of Africa. He shares some of the secrets of Ethiopian's success in an exclusive interview. Then it's time to unwind, breathe deeply and take in the splendors of India and Africa. Listen to two Anglo Israelis, who combine their love of travel with meditation and social justice, to offer specialized mindfulness trips. Enjoy the trip! Photo: Courtesy Ethiopian Airlines from jpost.com

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 32 The best in destinations, hotels, food, guides and attractions! Mark and David are joined by World Jewish Travel's CEO Jack Gottleib as they go in search of some of Israel's best tourism offerings: Meet World Jewish Travel - A Jewish Tripadvisor Israel's ethnic restaurant story with renowned Israeli food critic Gil Hovav Off to Akko/Acre for crusaders, hummus and a Turkish hamam Who is Norman fromTel Aviv's The Norman Hotel? The favorite haunts of tour guide Arthur Koll ANU - A museum born anew Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 42 In a double header, learn about Philly's Jewish heritage, which predates the founding fathers, and then head to Albania, one of Europe's smallest countries but with a big story to tell. Join Mark and David on their latest voyage of discovery! Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 18 In the final episode of their special series from Poland, Mark and David take you to some of the lesser-visited parts of the country. This time it's the Lubelskie region to the south of Warsaw. We'll hear the boys' reflections after an emotional visit to Majdanek, a love story starring a non-Biblical Esther and learn more of the history and present of a beautiful corner of the world. This time: Of kings, young beautiful brides and not-too-happy mothers in law Picture perfect riverside town Kazmiriez Dolny The reconstructed synagogue A Jewish cemetery in a forest Palatial splendor The many faces of Lublin Castle The tragic but inspiring story of Lublin's yeshiva Just like mama used to make - a restaurant with a difference What would a pre-war Jewish home have looked like? A private tour of Majdanek Lublin concentration camp The wonders of stunning Zamość  Photo of Lublin | Courtesy

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 47 Mark and David drop in on Scotland's capital to learn about the Festival, Castle, Royal Mile and more, with a Jewish twist and maybe a little haggis. Then David reports on his recent trip to Newport, Rhode Island and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, with a low-down on the kosher and vegetarian scenes. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 13 In the first part of a special series from Poland, Mark and David take you to some of the lesser visited parts of the country. From love stories and castles to tales of once great Jewish communities they'll take you on an unforgettable emotional journey. In part one: Away from the tourists and into the marketplace How Polish Lords and Ladies once lived Memorializing the events of the 1930s-40s A trip through the historic Tarnow Jewish cemetery The cafe on the mikvah A side-trip to flowery Zalipie Meet the mayor A tour of once Jewish Tarnow Klezmer finale

Prague is probably the fairytale capital of Europe. A thousand years of history in four distinct towns that eventually merged to create the capital of the Czech Republic. In this episode Mark and David bring you the sounds, sights and smells of this wonderful city. Including: In the four-poster beds of Mozart and Casanova Via the Vlatava Kings of the Castle  Unique outdoor dining venue Czech out what’s beyond Prague Getting into a tub of what? Inside the famous astronomical clock Roof with a view Fine dining in a Field In an upcoming podcast, Mark and David will dive into Jewish Prague.  Mark and David were guests of Prague City Tourism and Czech Tourism. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 49 Mark and David fulfill a lifetime ambition with a trip to Uzbekistan in Central Asia to meet the friendliest of nations including today's leaders of the country's ancient Jewish communities. This time: Parting is such sweet sorrow Happy birthday Catherine The Tashkent International Tourism Fair - the big launch Music and dance, Uzbek style A dip into magical Khiva Gold embroidery, from Bukhara with love Uzbek wine is pretty good Reunited at last 1,250-year-old mikvah in a Jewish cemetery  The Bukhara Jewish leader has quite the voice An ancient synagogue The Zoroastrians were here Sabina, the Hebrew-speaking flying-carpet saleswoman The most beautiful square on earth? Mark and David were guests of Uzbekistan.travel, Tashkent International Tourism Fair, Silk Road Samarkand, Uzbekistan Airways and Air Marakanda. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

In the third edition of the Jerusalem Post Travel Podcast, we fulfill your dreams: A visit to exotic India. We also ravel to Kensington Market in Toronto. Find out: How many countries border India? Young Street in Toronto is the longest street in the world - just how long is it? Photo credit: David Harris

Gyrmyzy Gasaba, or Red Town, lies in the mountains of Azerbaijan. It's believed to be the only fully-Jewish village outside Israel and the US. It's a modern-day shtetl. We also hear about the delights of the Azeri capital Baku, a mix of old and new, East and West. Our thanks to Vagif Mustafazadeh for the Azeri tune A Soul in Love.  Then Mark and David are off to British Columbia, Canada, to meet a musical couple and learn about Jewish Victoria. 

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 14 American Airlines is back in Israel with direct flights from New York and Miami already operational and the Dallas-Tel Aviv route about to launch. Mark and David find out more. The boys also touch down in Savannah for a fascinating chat with the rabbi (and stand-up comedian) of Congregation Mickve Israel, one of the oldest synagogues in the New World.   Photo credit: American Airlines (courtesy)

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 33 People who keep kosher often scratch around to find a destination that can meet their dietary needs. Many return to the same hotel each year because it's the place where they feel comfortable keeping kosher.  As Mark and David discover, there's a new kosher kid on the tourism block. Dubai offers excellent options for the kosher traveller, alongside a burgeoning Jewish community that calls Dubai home. This time the guys visit kosher venues and meet the chefs, rabbis and hotel teams that have opened a multitude of possibilities for the kosher visitor. This time: Welcome to Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection Meet executive chef Nicholas So what are we having for lunch? Is La Perle the world's greatest show? Not just kosher. Iftar too! The kosher breakfast buffet Meet the rabbi who blazing the kosher trail The Kosher Place and chef Shimon What do the locals think about the changing Jewish landscape of Dubai? Armani style meets kosher - in the world's tallest building Getting down to business with one of the first executives to embrace kosher in Dubai. Mark and David were guests of Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection.  Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 12 Yas Island, Abu Dhabi offers parents and kids an amazing few days of fun, sport and shopping, with great hotels and eats. And the best thing for Israelis, it’s just three hours away. Mark and David take you into plush hotels, great restaurants, theme parks and much more. So join the boys as they adventure in a Middle-Eastern Orlando.   Photo credit: Mark Gordon and David Harris 

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 31 Mark and David go on a trip that was impossible just two years ago – to the glamorous modern metropolis of Dubai. They travel back in time, visit the future and have a lot of fun in the present too. This time: Say hello, wave goodbye to Expo Framing the view from up on high Bringing the future into the present What the butler saw in the Royal Suite The best Indian food is not necessarily in India Connecting with Dubai’s past Bouncing across the Arabian Sea The swingers club Mark vs David – Racing revenge with 400 horse-power Mark and David were guests of Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing and The Address Hotel Downtown, part of Address Hotels and Resorts. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.  

From magical sunrises to the only active volcano on mainland Europe, the boys head to the Bay of Naples, where they make traditional pizza, discover a 95% alcoholic beverage and interview one noisy donkey. This time:>Arriving in Naples by sea>Strolling Sorrento's alleyways>Donkey hotty>95%-alcoholic limoncello>How to make typical Italian cheeses>Going to the theater in ancient Pompei>How the "red-light district" got its name>A floating English pub farewell Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 41 In this episode : The very naked truth of the bare essentials Marking the Shoah in the heart of the city David Hasselhoff: From Baywatch and Knight Rider to Berlin-Wall hero Putting gourmet food in the heart of an Israeli-German Prism Putting a new face on a royal palace What was life like over the Berlin Wall in the communist East? Berlin's latest virtual-reality experience Ever wondered how a TV tower restaurant rotates? Auf wiedersehen from the top of the world  Mark and David were guests of Visit Berlin and the German National Tourist Office. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 15 Mark and David visit three homes in Israel's Galilee region for a cooking special. Hosted by Paul Nirens of Galileat, our always-hungry intrepid adventurers roll up their sleeves and get busy in the kitchens. Not only do we find out about typical Galilean cuisine but we also hear of family and village life from Christian Roudena, Druze Penina (and yes, there's a hilarious story about how she got her name) and Muslim Saada. Join the boys on this unique trip into Israel's bucolic north!

This time, David and Mark bring you the podcast from sophisticated Sarona in Tel Aviv, stopping to visit the Ukranian border city of Lviv to take in its Jewish history. The Lviv connection then transports the boys to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to hear how two remarkable women have helped the museum develop a must-see collection. Photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 35 Mark and David sail on Royal Caribbean International's Wonder of the Seas as it makes its European debut. From giant slides and fabulous shows to a veritable Wonderland of taste sensations, they bring the top 20 things to do on board the world's largest cruise ship. Join them on their latest fun-filled adventure. Mark and David were guests of Royal Caribbean International. Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify  The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition is sponsored by World Jewish Travel.

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 27 Mark and David put on their thermals and head to the far east of Turkey to discover World Heritage, spectacular views, furry friends and plenty of local music and dance. This time: Dawn at Istanbul’s super airport Getting goose-bumps with a musical lunch A trek through snowy Kars Kars by the fireside The only Jew in the UNESCO village Riding on a horse drawn sled Something fishy in the frozen lake Turkish love for music rap battles Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Mark and David were guests of Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency and Turkish Airlines.  

JPost Podcast - Travel Edition: Mediterranean Cruising and Crown Heights Cuisine   We get the lowdown on the launch of the Odyssey of the Seas from Haifa. Then Mark and David take us noshing in New York.

Mark and David take us to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates to hear the latest plans from Wizz Air to open up the skies to Israel's east. Then they take to the water for an unforgettable, wobbly trip under the Louvre Museum. Will they fall in?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 29 It's Purim and St. Patrick's day this week so Mark and David are in festive mood for this Irish special. We take in Dublin, Belfast and much more with our guides, award-winning travel writer and broadcatster Fionn Davenport and travel editor Sarah Pickering. Sláinte! L'chaim! Cheers! Our podcast is available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

In this week's episode, Mark and David take in chess, a historic synagogue and budget flights between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Travel with the Jerusalem Post to magical Dubrovnik and a unique Tel Aviv museum. Photo credit: Jorge Franganillo / Flickr

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 11 Welcome to Southern Africa and colorful Zambia, with its 70 tribes. You can get close up to the Big Five, fly above the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and visit functioning and former synagogues. Meanwhile, Mark and David flex their cultural muscles with a visit to Manhattan's Museum Row and The Jewish Museum.   Photo credit: Hilary Zetler as seen on jpost.com

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 21 Virgin Atlantic has proved extremely popular with Israelis and Americans via its London hub. We hear how the airline creates remarkably-different flying experiences and take in its Clubhouse lounges. Then it's over to Charleston, South Carolina to learn about one of the United States' oldest Jewish communities. Photo credit: Courtesy  

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 22 The Jewish history of Barcelona and Spain in general is front and center in Mark and David's latest travels. They taste out-of-this-world cocktails and the best kosher food in Europe and even touch the hallowed turf graced by Messi at FC Barcelona. This time: Welcome to Barcelona, capital of the Catalonia region A soccer pilgrimage with a VIP behind-the-scenes tour EXPOSED: The secret recipe of a great Catalan cocktail Inside the oldest occupied building in Barcelona - It was in Jewish hands and is today too! Inside the ancient Jewish quarter Where Nahmanides disputed Where the Inquisition left its mark Up in the sky with Antoni Gaudi Mark tastes the very best of kosher Photo:  Casa Mila designed by Gaudi

Why did we decide to launch a travel podcast during COVID-19? We fly to Istanbul and then north in Israel to the reserve of Tel Dan. Join us on this special journey. Special episode with Mark and Dave.   Photo credit: Harold Litwiler, Flickr

JPost Podcast - Travel Edition: Historic Spain and Mouthwatering Montreal Join Mark and David as they take us on a virtual journey from the rich Jewish fabric of the Iberian Peninsula to 21st Century Canadian cuisine. Photo: Iberia by Wikimedia Commons