Jerusalem

I have been to Israel twice. I am not Jewish, Muslim nor an extremely devout Christian but politics and religion is transcended by the beautiful country side and fascinating history which oozes out of every stone in the country.

People of all religious and political beliefs are really nice there and everybody has a strong, loudly expressed point of view about what's going on in the country.

Very funny going out on the town there. It seems obviously clear to every young man that you are English/American and, consequently, automatically fair game. And people don't give up if they have decided they are going to pull you. Top tip for anyone who finds they are on the receiving end of unwanted male attention - tell them you're a Christian and (unless by some miracle you have found a native Christian although there are quite a few Arab Christians) and they will instantly withdraw. Very funny.

This is a picture of the Temple Mount taken on my first visit. I think it's stunning. We went on a walk round the Ramparts of the Old City the second visit (earlier this year) and you just keep turning around and seeing new views of it as you turn the corner. V impressive.