Travel

The Land of the Monasteries in the Dead Sea is opening to hikers this week

A journey following monks and pioneers in the northern Dead Sea, through an area accessible to hikers just two days a year.

The Land of the Monasteries.
Kama's pool and waterfall. Shaped by founder Khen Shalem’s childhood on nearby Kibbutz Nir David, Kama’s pool is fed by a stone aqueduct whose waterfall wraps the whole village in a steady white noise that slows the mind and calms the body.

The gate of Eden: In Israel’s Valley of Springs, ancient history offers a new journey of healing

An AI-generated image of eastern Africa.

From Gondar to Zanzibar: Uncovering the Wonders of Northeast Africa

Sayonara Tokyo. Arkia.

Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo


EL AL director of international affairs at Diplomatic Conference

“Flight connectivity is a strategic infrastructure for Israel”

Stanley Morais, Director Partnerships & International Affairs - EL AL Israel Airlines

More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided

A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.

A total of 288 cameras placed at various distances from the trails recorded wildlife before, during, and after the disturbance.

Visiting Abraham’s ‘birth chamber’ in southern Turkey

A trip to Urfa is a spiritual and religious experience, not merely a geographical one. It doesn’t offer the shallow excitement of a typical tourist site; it leaves an almost physical impact.

ABRAHAM’S POOL, whose waters and fish were sanctified according to Jewish tradition

Hiking the Holyland: Dodim Cave, the Ein Gedi most visitors never see

Ein Gedi reaches far beyond that one canyon. Above the crowds are quieter trails, climbing into the cliffs toward springs, ancient ruins, and pools that see only a handful of hikers a day.

David Stream, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Showing some respect: Places around the world named after famous Israelis

At a time when the word "Israel" evokes controversy and extreme hostility in many places, it is moving to recall eras and locations where Israelis were actually a source of admiration.

In April 2004, about nine years after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, an emotional official ceremony took place in the heart of Berlin to commemorate Israel’s fifth prime minister. Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße.

Will jet skis be banned from the Kinneret? The new regulation that could save swimmers

The Kinneret Cities Association is considering setting a maximum quota for motorized vessels allowed on the lake at any one time, following severe overcrowding and danger to swimmers.

A jet ski owner who was recently fined NIS 15,000.

Is Tel Aviv’s Drisco Hotel worth the price?

Free wine, a guided tour, and several complimentary treats awaited us at the Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv. But does all of this justify a starting rate of NIS 1,350 per night?

The Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv.

For the first time in history: Direct flights from Israel to the Kingdom of Bhutan

Bhutanese airline Drukair will operate direct flights from Israel to Bhutan for the first time ever. The seven-hour flights are scheduled to begin in February.

Bhutanese airline Drukair will operate direct flights from Israel to Bhutan for the first time ever.

Northern Czechia travel guide: Rock cities, forest trails, and Saxon Switzerland

TALY’S TRAVEL: Exploring northern Czechia and Germany’s Saxon Switzerland region.

THE ELEGANT Hotel Elbresidenz in Bad Schandau, located in the heart of Saxon Switzerland.

Pardes Hanna-Karkur offers new food scene

From a food truck importing its bags from New York to the best pizza I've had in Israel.

LENTIL HUMMUS at Cafe Tzvi.