Ziv Reinstein

Ziv Reinstein is a journalist and reporter for Walla

Built using eco-friendly methods. The hotel’s old rooms that should be renovated

Half an hour from Eilat, but light-years away: We found wonderful sanity in the desert

The advantage of a roaming package: Activate and connect

More Israelis choose eSIM over roaming packages

To send a sort of warm greeting to lovers of the city in Israel and around the world

Tel Aviv wants the world to see its flaws


The new trend in tourism: No more traveling – just sleeping better

Once, a vacation was measured by how many destinations we managed to see. Today, travelers aim to achieve a night of quality sleep. Meet Sleep Tourism – the travel trend putting rest at the center.

Sleep Tourism involves much more than pampering hotels or luxury mattresses

A decade after its destruction: The spectacular waterfall trail in the North reopens

Hikers will once again be able to enjoy a circular route overlooking Tanur Waterfall and the Hula Valley, and choose among three trails with varying levels of difficulty.

The trail collapsed after a stormy winter and is now ready for hikers. The Iyon Stream trail after renovation

Global tourism shift: Saudi Arabia surges as Israel ranks last

OECD report reveals which countries have attracted significantly more tourists since 2019 and which have yet to recover.

The big winner is right next to us: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Syros ranked among this year’s top islands

A new ranking reveals which emerging islands worldwide are enjoying popularity. The list includes an island where protests against Israeli tourists took place this week.

Ranked first in 2026. The Caribbean island of St. Lucia

Israel’s passport reaches all-time high, ranks 18th worldwide

Despite ongoing wars and regional tensions, Israel’s passport climbed to its highest ranking in two decades, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 166 destinations.

The Israeli passport currently allows visa–free entry to 166 destinations worldwide

Not 5 stars, but not a Scouts tent either: The new glamping site in the North

The glamping complex at Kibbutz Ortal offers an outdoor accommodation experience with comfortable beds, air conditioning, and an equipped kitchen.

Glamping at Kibbutz Ortal

Dolphin Village: The most cost-effective holiday resort of the summer

We tested Dolphin Village in Shavei Tzion – and discovered a small holiday complex that offers families exactly what they want: Proximity to the sea, a relaxed atmosphere and a sane price.

A feeling that someone thought of the little things. Dolphin Village.

Israelis are still missing out on Modi'in

We thought Modi'in was just a city of malls along Route 443. After a few hours, however, we discovered a destination boasting original tourism initiatives, surprising nature spots, and excellent food

A city where more than half of the area is dedicated to open spaces. A bench in Modi'in.

You have another reason to head north: The best pizza we ate

After several difficult months, the Western Galilee is trying to return to the travel map with a celebration of art, agriculture, tourism, and culinary delights during the month of July.

Dor Pintel at Laga'at Basade

Autumn is already peeking: The first squill of the season has bloomed in Israel

Documentation from the Carmel coast reveals the beginning of the blooming of the squills – The first flower that heralds the changing of the seasons.

Shahaf Retter, director of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel’s Carmel Coast Field School, which is located in Ma'agan Michael, documented a lone squill in the field school area