Travel

Following security official demands: Arkia halts ticket sales to Morocco

The Israeli airline is reviewing the future of its Marrakesh route and already-sold flights amid demands from Israeli security officials.

Don't book your flight tickets just yet. Marrakesh.
A rendering of the suspension bridge between Tel Hai and Kfar Giladi.

Just as the beautiful season begins: The scenic section closed on the Israel National Trail

Yaniv Hayun, who subdued the suspected terrorist aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.

Bomb threats, attempted hijackings must not become new norm for Israeli travelers - editorial

A buff-breasted sandpiper in the northern Negev, over the weekend.

Rare bird spotted over weekend for only second time in Israel


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.

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

From shepherding at dawn to dining among Roman ruins, discover the springs, flavors, and history of Israel’s Emek Hama’ayanot.

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.

From Gondar to Zanzibar: Uncovering the Wonders of Northeast Africa

Embark on a captivating journey to eastern Africa on this episode of the Jerusalem Post Podcast Travel Edition.

An AI-generated image of eastern Africa.

Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo

According to the airline, Japanese authorities have not approved operating the route using a wet-leased aircraft at this time.

Sayonara Tokyo. Arkia.

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.