Trip

Starting Nov. 1: What travelers should know about their passport

Starting Nov. 1, Israelis can apply for a passport at a reduced rate - NIS 185 for adults instead of NIS 290. For a family of four, savings reach nearly NIS 300. Here is what you need to know.

Israeli passport.
The Land of the Monasteries.

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

Injured students and teachers arrive at Ziv Medical Center in Safed, northern Israel, following an explosion of suspected unexploded ordnance during a school trip near the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 12, 2026.

Field trip tragedy shows Israel needs answers, not a blame game - editorial

OAKS HOTEL & SPA in the Golan Heights.

The vacation revealing a different side of the Golan


NIS 3 million will revive Nahal Rakat, connecting Tiberias to the Sea of Galilee

Tiberias Municipality, ILA, and the Drainage Authority are building a new promenade through Nahal Rakat, linking the city’s new neighborhoods to the Sea of Galilee with trails and seating.

Nahal Rakat and its banks before the rehabilitation works

The post-army trip – with fewer headaches: A new service for backpackers

As South America's travel season begins and backpacker bookings rise 57%, Amsalem Tours launches a 24/7 service offering consulting, bookings, insurance, flight changes, and traveler connections.

Peru – Amsalem Tours’ Backpacker Division

Israelis start the new year on deck: Rise in demand for cruises

Not just Greece and Cyprus: MSC reports rising demand for Israeli cruise vacations ahead of the holidays, with top destinations in the Caribbean, Norwegian fjords, and Europe.

MSC Divina.

We’ve been waiting: This is the most magical destination Israelis can fly to this winter

Kishrey Teufa resumes direct flights to Lapland from January 31 until Passover, launching the Arctic Panorama Resort – a new luxury resort. Tours from €3,280 with northern lights and reindeer.

Lapland in autumn

Why does everyone only go to hotels? Unmissable attractions at the Dead Sea

Beyond mud masks and hotels: Surreal salt mushrooms, the love spring, unique birdwatching, and homemade desert cuisine – the complete guide to hidden trips at the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea

Two weeks in paradise: Breathtaking landscapes and colors in the magical Kyrgyzstan

Snowy mountains, arid deserts, thousands of shades of green, and magnificent lakes. And horses – everywhere there are horses. A travel journal to the magical destination – Kyrgyzstan.

Cabins in Kyrgyzstan

Summer vacation is over, but Rosh Hashanah is coming – the best sites for a family trip

Summer vacation is over, but family trips don’t have to end. As autumn approaches, here’s a list of places where even grandparents can enjoy a fun outing with the grandchildren.

Tourists

A dream vacation in the green heart of Georgia – and no, it’s not what you thought

Pastoral lake, wine, ATVs through vineyards, a Slavic bathhouse, and local cuisine. Omri Galperin explored eastern Georgia – returning with peace of mind and a bottle of Chacha.

The modern Georgian restaurant at Lopota, beneath which lies the Château Buera winery

Traveler hotels turn dogs into "certified travelers" with festive bandana

Traveler Hotels chain celebrates International Dog Day with a special experience featuring a photo booth, gift packages, and a bandana ceremony that turns dogs into "certified travelers".

Traveler Hotel Eretz Daphna

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.

Kihnu Island, Estonia