There has been a lot of talk in recent years about trying to be more of a traveler and less of a tourist whenever you visit new places and that idea is one worth considering if you plan to take a tour of Bible lands. While the two ideas generally sound the same, the main difference is that a tourist wants to look at things and places while a traveler tries to go further and understand these places in order to build a connection. This is basically what any Christian wants to do when he has the opportunity to go on Bible tours in Israel. So how can you be more of a traveler and less of a tourist on your next trip to Israel? Below are some tips that should help with that.

Choose lower destinations

One of the things that most tourists do when visiting Israel is to try to visit as many places as possible during their tour. But, the fact is that Israel is full of interesting places to visit and if you try to include them in a tour that lasts only a couple of days, you will probably only be able to catch a glimpse. However, if you choose fewer destinations on your itinerary, you will have more time to explore each of them and better understand them, as well as develop a more intimate connection with those places.

Stick to an accommodation

Unless the first lodging you get is exceptionally miserable, you may want to stay in one place for the duration of your stay in a certain part of the country instead of trying to try different hotels. The point here is that the longer you stay in a place, the more connected you feel to the place. Plus, from the conversations you have with visitors like yourself, hotel staff, and even people like the taxi driver, you’ll discover lots of interesting local facts.

Dine Locally

It is said that the best way to explore a culture is through its cuisine. When it comes to Israel, you will be able to do better by dining locally rather than dining at starred restaurants. For starters, the conversation at local restaurants is more open and fluid, giving you the opportunity to interact with people and learn new things every day. You can even walk away with a couple of recipes for local delicacies.

do more walking

If you have spare days during the tour, try to explore the places on foot instead of using the available means of transport. When traveling on foot, you can see smaller details that are important but you may have missed when moving at high speed.