There are so many things wrong with my country - Israel. There also quite a few good things. But, one of the things that has brought Israel grief but also makes it so great is...its size. Israel is a very small country, about the size of Connecticut. Yet, it has very diverse cultures, landscapes, and food all within a few hours drive.

You can start your day up in the lush northern valleys, enjoying great food and rustic atmosphere. Then, drive down to Tel Aviv's bustling metropolis and fabulous beaches for a night out on the town.

Jerusalem, with all its history is just 45 minutes drive away, and the Dead Sea is another 30 minutes from there.

Finally, the Negev desert and Eilat offer expansive and desolate views with some of the best diving locations in the world.

So yeah, I like that I can do all that in a a day (or two)