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Whether it's before, during or after we return home from a trip, there's nothing quite like that feeling of being immersed in an incredible book. We asked the Bunnik Tours team which books inspired them to travel, and have compiled a list of their favourites.

We embark on a tantalizing tasting tour of Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market on this delectable small connection. The market dates back to the Ottoman period where the large open space was used by locals to sell their produce. It grew quickly and over the years has dramatically transformed into what it is today.

Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city holds important significance for Jewish, Muslim and Christian people. A unique and intriguing blend of old and new, the city’s architecture combines seamlessly to create this fascinating city full of historical sites and world-class monuments.

Everyone looks for different things from travel but one thing that is common to creating great memories on tour is that time to just simply be in a place. That time you get to yourself to explore the world in a way that is of interest to you.

Egyptian food is tasty so we’ve asked our team to share some of their favourite dishes for you to try at home. They’ve wowed us with some simple but delicious Egyptian recipes for molokheya soup, falafel and more.

It’s no secret that we have been committed to the Egypt tourism sector for many years. It has been a favourite destination of the Bunnik family for as long as they can remember, and between Dennis, Sacha and Marion, they have visited the region more than 100 times!

The true test of whether a so called tourism icon is either over-rated or lives up to the hype is your reaction when you visit for the third time.

When I first walked into Karnak Temple 5 years ago I knew it was special, but it was not until I returned this week that I realised the power it had over me…

Enjoying local delicacies can broaden our understanding of the places we visit, the people who live there and can allow us to truly connect with a destination. Food is not the only reason we travel but it certainly has the power to make strong memories.