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).

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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)

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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?

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 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.

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.  

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.

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 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 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.  

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 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 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 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 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. 

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 .

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 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.