Simon Calder goes on a night safari in Israel’s otherworldly Negev desert

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In this episode of Travel Smart, Simon Calder heads to Israel’s breathtaking Negev desert on a 4x4 safari, where by day he can learn about the geological history, and by night he can trek across the dunes with his guide and meet the locals, from supersized beetles to glow-in-the-dark scorpions.

Then it’s time for a pleasant (and bug-free) night’s glamping.

Elsewhere, Simon Calder explores the stunning shore-studded coastline of Tel Aviv, which boasts 12 beaches. Watch more here.