Travels With Carole

Come along with me and share the excitement as I explore the world researching freelance articles. These blog posts offer short chunks of travel that you can digest quickly as well as plenty of photos so you get the picture. You'll have some fun, make discoveries, and pick up great ideas and information for your own vacations. Think of me as your canary in the coal mine. For even more travel inspiration, visit my BERKELEY AND BEYOND website at http://www.berkeleyandbeyond.com.

March 6, 2013

Introduction to Jaffa, Israel

The 4,500+-year-old city of Jaffa is the oldest working port city in the world. Filled with ancient sandstone buildings, it is older than Jerusalem and, in fact, the Holy Land. Named for Noah's son Japheth, it is where Jonah sailed from to be swallowed by a whale. Andromeda was chained to a rock here, and in 1799 Napoleon conquered it in just three weeks. The city center is now an artists’ colony with upscale galleries and shops and is also home to a popular flea market.