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Naama Farm, Western Negev
The Naama Farm offers the perfect outdoor activity destination for young children. Established in 1978 in the heart of the Western Negev by the Adiri family, the farm now cares for a large variety of animals.  Today it serves as one of the largest sheep and goat farms in the country, producing almost 1,000 liters of milk per... Read More
Volunteering on Farms in Israel
WWOOF provides visitors with a remarkable opportunity to volunteer on organic farms in Israel and experience authentic rural life. An international organization with a very active Israeli branch, WWOOF works with over 60 farms across Israel to match international volunteers with placements and the experience of living and working in some of Israel’s most unique... Read More
Yitzhak Rabin Center
The Yitzhak Rabin Center in Tel Aviv weaves the history of the State of Israel through the life story of one of its most devoted sons. In fact, it is the only official memorial dedicated to this monumental man. Yitzhak Rabin, born in 1922, grew up alongside the State of Israel. The museum makes it... Read More
Visiting Tel Aviv Startups
Tel Aviv sits in the heart of Silicon Wadi, one of the world’s most important hi-tech centers. Israel has more start-ups per capita than any other country in the world (check the map below), and visiting Tel Aviv startups can be a fascinating and slightly off-beat thing to do in Tel Aviv. Whilst there are... Read More
Megiddo
Megiddo, an impressive site in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel was once an ancient city was critical that dominated the Aruna Pass (Wadi Ara or Megiddo Pass) the entrance to one of the few passes through the Carmel Mountains. This gave those who occupied Megiddo incredible power over the Via Maris, the main... Read More
Qumran
Qumran is best known as the place where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered not so long ago. Located on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert, approximately, Qumran is located between Jerusalem and the major Dead Sea beaches and attractions such as Ein Gedi and Masada. Missed by many tourists,... Read More
Supermarkets in Israel
Do you find supermarket shopping in Israel completely confusing? Deciding which product to buy amongst the plethora of choices available and trying to interpret food labels in English is hard enough. Now try doing that in a foreign country where none of the food products are familiar to you and you have to carry around... Read More
Herodium
Herodium is a major archaeological site, home to an impressive palace dating to the time of King Herod. Located about 10km south of Jerusalem, the site was also the burial location of Herod, hence the tumulus shape of the hill. Herodium is known as the “Mountain of Franks” or “Jabal al-Fourdis” the “Mountain of Paradise”.... 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
Kastel Fortress
Kastel Fortress, just outside Jerusalem has a rich history because of its unique, strategic location, and features the remains of several ancient settlements, and the story of one of the most significant battles in the establishment of the State of Israel. Nestled in the green forests of the Jerusalem Hills, about 10km west of the city, Kastel Fortress is now a National Park is an interesting place to explore and admire the beautiful landscapes. Read More
Hoppy Beer Festival, Tel Aviv: Mid-June 2027, Dates TBC
Ready for the most immersive beer experience of a lifetime? This Summer, the Hoppy Beer Festival in Tel Aviv will take place at Beit Hamecholot on the Jaffa Port in mid-January. The event features a wide collection of beers from across Israel and the rest of the world. You can read more specifically about Israel’s... Read More
