Travel

UK gov't removes Israel from 'no travel list' for first time since June 2025 Iran war

The FCDO no longer advises against all travel to Israel but continues to advise against all travel to Gaza, areas within 500m of the Gaza border, parts of the West Bank, and parts of northern Israel.

Metropolitan Police officers stand on duty as people attend a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026.
 British Airways

British Airways extends flight cancellations to Israel through the end of October

Illustration of a road trip in the United States.

America’s final four states through Israeli eyes - comment

DINING POOLSIDE with wife Jody

Packing list: A Cyprus wartime getaway couldn't provide an escape from Israel - opinion


Why Jewish tourists no longer feel safe being visibly Jewish in London - opinion

This would be my sixth London-with-English-Speaking Savta trip for my grandchildren of bar and bat mitzvah age, always taking two or three cousins who had reached the appropriate age. 

IN LONDON: The writer with grandsons Tal (R) and Mendy, in front of a  Vincent Van Gogh masterpiece – ‘Sunflowers’ at the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square.

Slovakia's High Tatras: Skiing, spas, Jewish heritage luxury hotels

Snow-capped peaks, world-class skiing, and a rich cultural tapestry—Slovakia’s High Tatras offer far more than just a winter (and year-round) escape.

A funicular climbs to Hrebienok where at 1,200 meters stand two remarkable ice domes filled with sulptures.

King cobra rises from bathroom bowl at Philippine resort, startling holidaymakers

The snake was described as roughly 1.2 meters long and tangled in the plumbing.

King cobra emerges from toilet.

Music, food and an open skyline: Kav Rakia returns under the stars

Berry Sakharof, Ishay Ribo and more return for the sixth season of Kav Rakia, featuring a new culinary experience by Moshik Roth and special benefits for American Express customers.

Kav Rakia.

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation

More Israelis are returning to nature, but differently than before: Between basic camping and luxury glamping, a new vacation style combines freedom, comfort and advanced outdoor equipment.

Camping in Nature.

Soak, sip, savor: The ultimate Budapest experience

Budapest is a city where history, indulgence, and rejuvenation flow together—quite literally.

Zwack Unicum is a legendary, dark Hungarian herbal liqueur created in 1790, made from a secret blend of over 40 herbs and spices.

The best lasagna in Israel is hidden in a moshav in the Modi'in region

Between Highway 1 and Highway 443 lies a region with different pace: Quiet moshavim, open fields, people who work the land and know every tree by name. Recommended spots half an hour from Tel Aviv.

Benno Restaurant - Beit Nehemia.

Vienna offers not only history and culture, but invites us to find meaning amid layers of the past

Vienna's beauty is undeniable, but its true character lies in the layers of history embedded within its institutions, museums, and neighborhoods.

A FATHER educates his son on past crimes in front of Igo Pötsch’s March 1938 painting ‘Fahrt des Führers zur Proklamation’ in the Wien Museum.

This is the country with the best hiking in Europe

A new study examined which country is most recommended to travel in Europe, and found that it is none other than France.

The French Alps

Israel’s beautiful pedestrian mall undergoes comprehensive upgrade

After many years, renovation works will begin in Zichron Ya’acov pedestrian mall. The project will last about three months and include lighting upgrades, seating areas, shading and, landscaping.

Zichron Ya’acov pedestrian mall.