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Mark Ziese

March 17, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 2)

Mark Ziese

March 17, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Experience wilderness camping in Northwest Saudi Arabia. From Wadi Al Disah to Jabal al-Lawz, enjoy starry nights and desert adventure.

Mark Ziese

March 16, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Extreme Wilderness Camping: An Arabian Night (part 1)

Mark Ziese

March 16, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Experience wilderness camping in Northwest Saudi Arabia. From Wadi Al Disah to Jabal al-Lawz, enjoy starry nights and desert adventure.

Mark Ziese

March 15, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

A Path of Refreshment? Searching for Biblical Elim in Saudi Arabia

Mark Ziese

March 15, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Explore Wadi Tayyib al-Ism, the potential biblical Elim. Discover this dramatic Gulf of Aqaba canyon with ancient springs and palm trees.

Mark Ziese

March 14, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

The Wells of Moses?: A Desert Miracle in Maqna

Mark Ziese

March 14, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Discover the Wells of Moses in Maqna, Saudi Arabia. Explore this ancient freshwater spring and its possible link with the biblical story.

Mark Ziese

March 8, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia, Food & Drink

The Unofficial Drink of the Desert: Sipping Moussy in Al-Bad'

Mark Ziese

March 8, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia, Food & Drink

Stay refreshed in Al-Bad' with Moussy, the popular Swiss malt beverage. A crisp, non-alcoholic Saudi Arabia travel staple for your desert adventure!

Mark Ziese

March 5, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Inside Magha’er Shu’aib in Al-Bad’: Is this Jethro’s Cave?

Mark Ziese

March 5, 2023

Exploring Saudi Arabia

Explore Jethro's Cave in Al-Bad', Saudi Arabia. Discover a candidate for the ancient home of Moses' father-in-law and the stunning Nabataean tombs of Madyan.

Mark Ziese

March 1, 2023

Exploring Jordan

“Four Corners,” Middle East Style

Mark Ziese

March 1, 2023

Exploring Jordan

Discover a point on the Gulf of Aqaba, where Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel converge. Explore this unique four-country view and rich biblical history.

Mark Ziese

February 28, 2023

Exploring Jordan

The Ultimate Desert Escape: Camping the Canyons of Wadi Rum, Jordan

Mark Ziese

February 28, 2023

Exploring Jordan

Dive into an immersive desert stay in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Sleep in a Martian dome or Bedouin tent among red dunes and ancient canyons.

Mark Ziese

February 27, 2023

Exploring Jordan

The Pulse of the Desert: Driving Jordan’s Iconic Highway 15

Mark Ziese

February 27, 2023

Exploring Jordan

Drive Jordan’s Desert Highway, the vital artery from Amman to Aqaba. Discover an immersive road trip through the heart of the Jordanian desert.

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

The Road to Damascus is a Road to Change

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Explore the Road to Damascus, the biblical site of Paul’s conversion. Discover a journey of faith and transformation.

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Jordan, Geography & Geology

Midian and Moses: Peer Toward the Far Side of the Dead Sea

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Jordan, Geography & Geology

Discover Midianites and memories of Moses on the far side of the Dead Sea.

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Cracking the Biblical Code: The Secret to the “Big Picture”

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Master the Bible's chronological order with this memory tool.

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Tombs in the Trees: Exploring the Ancient Slopes of Bethphage

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Visit Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Explore the ancient village of the Triumphal Entry and discover biblical tombs in an immersive landscape.

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Mud, Salt, and Sand: Blasting the Bus after a Heartland Haul

Mark Ziese

February 24, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Blasting the Judean dust in Jerusalem. Watch a high-pressure reset as Rami strips Galilee grime and desert sand off the bus for our next group of pilgrims.

Mark Ziese

February 23, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Travel Tips, Food & Drink

The Holy Grail: Finding Decent Coffee in an Israeli Hotel

Mark Ziese

February 23, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Travel Tips, Food & Drink

Skip the hotel "hot brown disappointment." Overcome the instant Israeli coffee mystery with this pro tip for your next tour.

Mark Ziese

February 23, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Pool of Siloam: February 2023 Update

Mark Ziese

February 23, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Explore the Pool of Siloam excavations in Jerusalem. Discover the ancient John 9 miracle site and the Pilgrim’s Road in this immersive dig!

Mark Ziese

February 12, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Shenanigans in East Jerusalem

Mark Ziese

February 12, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine

Meeting dear friends in East Jerusalem.

Mark Ziese

January 20, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine, History & Archaeology

Ein Kerem: The Birthplace of John the Baptist

Mark Ziese

January 20, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine, History & Archaeology

Explore Ein Kerem, the scenic Jerusalem village and birthplace of John the Baptist. Visit the Church of the Visitation and Mary’s Spring.

Mark Ziese

January 20, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Geography & Geology

The Great Sea: Where History Meets the Horizon

Mark Ziese

January 20, 2023

Exploring Israel-Palestine, Geography & Geology

Discover the Mediterranean Sea, the ancient “center of the earth.” Experience its coastal vibe, massive scale, and place in the biblical story.