Desert
I went to Midburn and came back with one question: Why can't it be like this at home, too?
We met the people who make dreams come true on wheels and turn fire into art, and we discovered that the desert might already know how to build a slightly different world.
Between rock pools & canyons: Hiking trails to discover in the Arava
The Land of the Monasteries in the Dead Sea is opening to hikers this week
Shin Bet uncovers Bedouin terror cell plotting attacks on police station, Beersheba bus station
Where life meets memory: Discovering seven southern sites of resilience, nature, and rebirth
Not every memory is etched in stone: Since Oct. 7, southern places honor lost lives through paths, trees, coffee, and scenery in a journey of life.
Forget fancy hotels and explore a fresh way to experience Dead Sea kibbutzim
Right before the holidays, we gathered a few hot recommendations from the Dead Sea region: The coffee, the drinks, and all the rest.
Archaeologists find Ramesses II inscription in Sinai pointing to Egypt’s lost city of Mesn
Alongside the lintel, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a temple believed to have been destroyed by the Romans during the legion’s quarrying efforts.
5 magical spots turning the road to Eilat into a trip of its own
Explore Route 40 to Eilat: Discover Bedouin hospitality tents, scenic hiking trails, local family farms, and off-road desert jeep tours.
12 years after the oil spill: What is happening in the Avrona Nature Reserve now?
Following Israel's massive 2014 EAPC oil spill, complex rehabilitation begins at Avrona Nature Reserve, evacuating 30,000 tons of contaminated soil.
Luxury, quiet, and fine food: Finding true luxury and quiet in the Israeli desert
A one-time chef's dinner at Shaharut became a peaceful desert stay with Edom views, local food, yoga, pools, and a cocktail class.
August with the kids: When the desert comes alive after the sun disappears
This month, the High Negev's Cool Summer Nights festival offers moonlit hikes, night photography, farm and khan stays, and meetings with local desert residents.
Six Senses Shaharut offers Tu B’Av experience blending cuisine, art, and desert
The luxury resort in the Arava will host chefs Elazar Tamano and David Biton for a special Tu B’Av weekend featuring a chef dinner, sunset events, workshops, and stargazing.
Israel's desert wines gain appellation, offering tourism a reason to look South
International recognition is putting the Negev on the global wine map. Supporters hope it will also bring visitors south
Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis
The discovery helps “highlight the cultural diversity witnessed by the Egyptian oases throughout different historical periods," said Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy.
