Ahead of the International Day of Forests, check out the top spots in Israel that offer amazing greenery and respite. At first mention, forest bathing sounds like another millennial schtick.…
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Sea of Galilee is close to topped up, as Tel Megiddo National Park sees its 9th century BCE water reservoir fill up for the first time in years. The current winter…
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A peek into the magnificent new National Library of Israel
The new library has a distinctive curved roof shaped like an open book, 11-story structure—with six floors above ground and five below, and opens in late October. As the opening…
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Air Haifa gets ready to fly to regional destinations
New airline will serve Israel’s north with low-cost, nonstop service to popular areas such as Eilat and Cyprus. Air Haifa, the first commercial airline to be established at Haifa Airport, is…
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4 UNUSUAL THINGS TO DO IN JERUSALEM IN THE FALL AND WINTER
Jerusalem Open House is a rare opportunity to explore fascinating interiors, while Zedekiah’s Cave and a new exhibition on food will delight you. It honestly doesn’t matter what time of…
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10 Ways to Enjoy the Israeli Outdoors, Even in a Heatwave
You can venture outside when the temperatures soar – just make sure to involve an iced drink, a cave or two and sprinklers in your day. Israel, in case you…
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WHO AND HOW TO TIP ON YOUR NEXT TRIP TO ISRAEL
From hairdressers and taxi drivers to bartenders and housekeepers, tipping is always a minefield. Here are our top tips for tipping in Israel. Tipping, it appears, is a hot-potato issue…
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DISCOVER ISRAEL’S 9 BEAUTIFUL WORLD HERITAGE SITES
A massive graveyard, a desert fortress and the city of Tel Aviv are all on the prestigious list of heritage sites important to humanity. It’s no secret that Israel is…
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16 Family-Friendly Hotels in Israel
Bringing the kids on a trip to the holy land? These hotels will keep them entertained and comfortable throughout their stay. Planning a family vacation to Israel? Well, it’s not…
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Top 32 things to do with kids in Israel in the summer
Our updated list is a must-have for anyone bringing kids to Israel this summer. We aim to help you keep children of all ages entertained, educated and cool during your…
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EXPERIENCE RELAXED DESERT TOURISM IN ARAD
This formerly sleepy city has beautiful hiking and biking trails, a great coffeehouse and brewery, art and nightlife, and a choice of accommodations. For most people, Arad is a dusty…
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8 places to pick fresh produce in Israel
Fruit and veg play an important part of not only the Israeli diet, but also its agricultural history. Roll up your sleeves and find out more with these eight great…
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15 stroller-friendly and accessible hikes in Israel
The best places to get a dose of nature that lets people in strollers or wheelchairs fully join the fun. When our first grandson was born a little over a…
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NEW PILGRIMAGE ROUTE REVIVES ANCIENT PATH FROM JAFFA TO JERUSALEM
The Way to Jerusalem, a project of two intrepid Israelis who based the route on ancient Holy Land pilgrimages, is set to become Israel’s local equivalent of Europe’s Camino de…
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TIME Picks Jerusalem Biking as Top 50 Destination in 2023
Seeing the ancient city from a new perspective on two wheels is recommended on list of World’s Greatest Places. Biking in Jerusalem was recommended by TIME magazine as one of 50…