2026 Tamar Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in August)

🌿 If you dream of seeing Bali's most impressive waterfall, this is the place to stay. 🏨 Secumpul Guest House is just a 15-minute walk through the jungle from the famous Sekumpul Waterfall. And the best part is, there are three waterfalls nearby: Sekumpul, Fiji, and Hidden Waterfall 💦 But there's an important caveat: be sure to arrive before dark. The last kilometers are on a serpentine mountain road without lighting, and the road can be challenging at night. The guesthouse itself is perfect for an overnight stay before an early hike to the waterfalls: clean and beautiful rooms with mountain views, peace, and fresh air. I recommend visiting the waterfalls at 7-8 am, when there are no other tourists, so you can take wonderful photos without the crowds. 😍 A very nice bonus from the hotel is the excellent discount on entrance to the waterfalls. 👍 After our walk to the waterfalls, we ordered a vegetable and seafood dish and waffles with ice cream at the guesthouse cafe. It was so delicious and filling that it gave us enough energy for almost the entire day after getting up so early. 🍜🦐 We were also treated to a variety of teas and coffees, which we later purchased and are still drinking and reminiscing about this wonderful day. 😍 On the downside, the room didn't provide glasses, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, robes, or slippers. Only drinking water, shampoo, and shower gel were provided. If your goal is to see waterfalls without long journeys and enjoy the morning in the jungle, then this is a great option 🌿💚 #sekumpul #waterfall #fiji #hiddenwaterfall #fijiwaterfall #waterfall #sekumpulwaterfall #sekumpul #guesthouse #bali #indonesia

➡️ Petra in Jordan. This is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and it's absolutely captivating. Built by the Nabataeans, a nomadic desert tribe who transformed into wealthy merchants over 2,000 years ago. (The Treasury): The sacred grand temple and major landmark (which many will recognize from the Indiana Jones movies). ➡️ Wadi Rum, also known as the "Valley of the Moon," showcases raw, untouched natural beauty. · It's the largest sandstone and granite desert in Jordan. · The landscape is so otherworldly and futuristic that it's frequently used as a filming location for sci-fi blockbusters (like The Martian, Star Wars, and Dune) because it looks just like the surface of Mars. ➡️ The Dead Sea or Dead Sea Lake The "Lowest" point on Earth · Sitting at the lowest elevation below sea level globally (around 430 meters), it's basically the navel of the Earth. · The water here is 9-10 times saltier than your average ocean. · This extreme salinity means no fish or aquatic plants can survive (hence the name "Dead Sea"), but the crazy high water density also lets you "float effortlessly" without even trying. · Black Mud: Packed with minerals like magnesium, potassium, and calcium, it's amazing for nourishing the skin and effectively treating skin conditions. 🗣️ Pro Tips Grab a Jordan Pass for the package that fits your needs. It gets you a free visa on arrival and lets you breeze right into various attractions without waiting in ticket lines. Just a heads up, everywhere charges an entrance fee. Just search for "Jordan pass." We went with the 70 JDs package. You can easily book tours based on the number of days you'll be there. Getting around the city is super convenient with Uber. The locals are incredibly sweet and friendly! Definitely avoid going during the summer!

Masada Ancient Fortress is built atop a mountain at the junction of the desert and the Dead Sea. It was a Jewish fortress during the Roman period, famous for the tragic history of Jewish rebels resisting the Roman legions. Under the siege of the Roman army, Masada, as the last stronghold of the Jewish kingdom, fell, with all soldiers committing suicide, marking the beginning of the Jewish diaspora around the world. The Masada fortress stands in a barren desert, making it hard to imagine the immense effort it took to build this castle. The eastern side of Masada features a 450-meter cliff, while the western side has a 100-meter vertical cliff. To reach the summit, there was originally only a winding "Snake Path" along the slope of the mountain, with the last few dozen meters almost vertical. Today, visitors can choose to take a cable car up the mountain to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of Masada. The ruins inside the ancient fortress include reservoirs, baths, palaces, theaters, Christian churches, defensive structures, and more, all cleverly and exquisitely arranged. In 1991, Masada was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Ein Gedi is a hidden gem in Israel, a lush oasis on the edge of the Dead Sea. I hiked trails through palm groves, discovered waterfalls, and spotted ibex and wildlife along the way. The combination of desert landscapes and refreshing greenery makes it a peaceful escape from the city. ✨ Highlights: · Ein Gedi Nature Reserve – hiking trails, waterfalls, and wildlife 🥾 · David Waterfall – refreshing pools and scenic paths 💦 · Dead Sea Views – unique landscapes and floating experiences 🌊 · Botanical Beauty – desert plants and palm groves 🌴 Ein Gedi is perfect for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone seeking serenity and natural beauty in Israel. #EinGedi #NatureOasis #DeadSeaViews #HikingIsrael #TravelIsrael #Waterfalls #DesertOasis #WildlifeWatching

#SoutheastAsiaFlightEvent Gelato purchased at a store called Sky Blue Mall in the Dead Sea. The flavors were varied and delicious. The price was high, but it's worth trying at least once. There are many ice cream shops along the Dead Sea beachfront shopping street, so finding them wasn't difficult. Ein Bokek, 8693000

#JulyTravelSupportEvent Meal at the Dead Sea in Israel. The lamb was delicious, but so was the grilled salmon. The salmon was incredibly generous. Pita bread is served with salad and sauce. The beer was pricey, but I ordered it because I thought it would pair well with the meal.