Nature

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom

HIKING THE HOLYLAND: Israel's hiking trails are quieter than they used to be. And yet – spring does not wait.

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life
A butterfly lights on a pile of candy at the Mahaneh Yehuda market.

The approach of spring: In Jerusalem, nature continues its cycle amid war - opinion

 Wolf

Near an IKEA store: Wolf bites woman in the face in Hamburg shopping area

An aerial view shows a plantation field in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover amid the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), near Centro Novo, state of Maranhao, Brazil, November 13, 2025.

UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing


Touches of nature: The trend arriving just in time for Passover

Ahead of Passover, the floral trend returns to homes - this time with a more balanced approach: Less clutter and more harmony, combined with advanced finishing technologies.

Calm Florals, Via Arcadia.

The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem

Again and again, I discovered that some of the most profound healing environments lie just beyond Jerusalem’s crowded streets.

A Judean Desert carpet of spring wildflowers.

Twin giant 'Doomsday fish' found along a Mexican beach, startling tourists

Officials said the deep-sea fish usually live about 1,000 meters down, and beachgoers reported panic.

Oarfish, also called 'Doomsday fish'.

Study explains Antarctica’s mystery Blood Falls

Researchers solved the mystery thanks to measuring devices that captured the event entirely by chance, providing the first evidence of the immense physical pressure behind this eerie natural phenomen

Antartica's Blood Falls.

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop

Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.

Cliff Cafe.

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Tripadvisor has unveiled its 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches, featuring a new category. Greece stands out with two beaches topping the European list.

Isla Pasión, Mexico.

The scenery alone is worth the trip: I found a European atmosphere inside Israel

From a winery with a view of an ancient fortress to a ceramics studio in a renovated chicken coop. 24 hours in the Beit She’an Valley: Earth, wind, history, present, future, and a perfect view.

Glamping.

South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms

The Darom Adom festival, now South in the Heart, returns with traditional activities, optimism, and hope. Come support a region that has become a symbol of resilience.

Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.

'The Morning the Apples Began to Sing': A story of wonder and imagination - review

A story of wonder and self-expression, inspiring children to imagine, create, and embrace life’s hidden miracles.

Thee are no illustrations, except for an unexpected one on the last page.

Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock

Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.

THE ALMOND TREE has been watching over the Land of Israel for longer than we can fathom.