Our Israel travel blog features all the latest Israel travel news and views from our team about the dynamic and vibrant industry in which we live and work. From time to time we might share some dreams and visions for the future of travel in Israel, but much of the time it’ll just be the latest updates and news about travel in Israel. Check this section for new tours and new product offerings, the latest trends, newsworthy events or happenings and much more. If you think you have something special to feature on our Israel Travel Blog, feel free to contact us info@touristisrael.com. For the latest in Israel travel news, read more on our Israel Travel Blog.
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Running the Israel National Trail
The Israel National Trail covers over 1000km, from the far north to far south of Israel, through the varied scenery which makes this country so unique and special. Now, Richard Bowles, a leading Australian endurance runner will embark upon a mammoth challenge – to run the Israel National Trail in just 12 days, making for... Read More
This is the MOST Beautiful Country in the World
Israel is the most beautiful country in the world. With such diversity relative to its tiny size – mountain ski resorts two hours from desert plains, coastal cities moments from forested mountains, and the lowest place on earth, the holiest city of Jerusalem, and one of the greatest cities for architecture, Tel Aviv… there’s no... Read More
Snow in Jerusalem
Snow in Jerusalem is not as crazy as an idea as it sounds, and many winters, the ‘city of gold’ becomes the ‘city of white’ as snow falls over it, creating a new kind of magic. Jerusalem rarely sees huge amounts of snow, yet it does often settle enough for transport to be affected, schools... Read More
Tel Aviv is a Top 10 Beach City
Tel Aviv is officially top 10 beach city according to leading travel publisher Lonely Planet. The Tel Aviv beaches stretch the entire length of the west city, with golden sands and crystal blue waters drawing thousands of tourists, locals, surfers, swimmers, and literally everybody else, throughout the year. The great thing about Tel Aviv’s beaches... Read More
5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Israel
Everyone should visit Israel! Okay, so we're a little biased, but there are countless reasons to visit Israel, reasons which are all-too-often overlooked and ignored. Israel is a country of immense natural beauty, world-class culture, unbeatable history, and amazing people. Here are the top five reasons why you should visit Israel. Read More
Changing Florentin, One Knife at a Time – Israel Stories
Stand outside Tomer Botner’s apartment in Florentin, an iconic neighborhood in South Tel Aviv, and you can clearly see the names of the banks on the sides of the glistening towers of Rothschild Boulevard, just a few minutes’ walk away. This neighborhood is worlds away from the shiny Rothschild area, unique in character, and in something of a battle with itself over its identity. It is ironic that amid this backdrop, Botner has developed a product that could not only settle the confusion surrounding his neighborhood in relation to its functional, swanky neighbors, but could also settle the silent tension and concern that lies within it. Read More