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Jezreel Valley
The Jezreel Valley (also known as Emek Yisrael and the Plain of Megiddo) is a beautiful area of the Galilee in Northen Israel, a strikingly flat landscape with immense natural beauty and historic importance. The Jezreel Valley is a haven for adventure and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as drawing those interested in its religious importance. It is named for an ancient city which stood here and means "God sows" perhaps alluding to the fertile land in the valley. Read More
Beit Shean
Beit Shean is one of the oldest cities in Israel. Often overlooked by tourists, it's worth a visit. Like most places in Israel Beit Shean has several names – Scythopolis, Tel Beit Shean, Tel el-Husn, Tel el-Hosn, Beisan and Nysa. It is located in the Galilee region of northern Israel where the Harod Valley and Jordan Valley meet, just 27km south of the Sea of Galilee and 5km east of the Jordan River and is one of the country's largest archaeological sites. Read More
Zippori and the Mona Lisa of the Galilee
The ancient city of Zippori (aka Tzippori) in the Lower Galilee region of northern Israel, was described by the first century Jewish historian, Josephus Flavius, as 'the ornament of all Galilee.' This beautiful archaeological site is located on a hill midway between the Mediterranean Sea and Sea of Galilee. With abundant spring water and a fertile valley around it, it is a truly beautiful spot and includes what many have come to describe as the Mona Lisa of the Galilee. Read More
Trumpeldor Cemetery
There’s a place in the center of Tel Aviv where great poets, politicians, artists, and ordinary people rest together. Trumpeldor Cemetery is a fascinating place to explore and celebrate the lives of some of Tel Aviv and Israel’s greatest minds. A cemetery might seem like an odd place to visit. However, with an eclectic collection of graves, many of which visually represent those who lie beneath, it is a captivating stroll through the social, cultural, and political history of Israel. Read More
Old Jaffa Port, Namal Yafo
Jaffa is the ancient port out of which modern day Tel Aviv has grown. The Old Port of Jaffa is reputed to be one of the oldest ports in the world, notably being the port from which Jonah set off in the famous Biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. Its long and fascinating history as strategic port in the Eastern Mediterranean continued until only recently when new ports were built south of Tel Aviv in Ashdod and north in Haifa, to cater for modern-day shipping methods. Today the port is used largely by local fishermen who continue the centuries old tradition of the area. Read More
Sea of Galilee Walking or Biking Trail
Walking or biking around the shores of the Sea of Galilee (the Kinneret) has become increasingly simple in recent years with the development of the Kinneret Trail, a 60km trail for hikers and bikers, which encircles the Sea of Galilee. At present, about 75% of the trail is complete, and, passing through the beautiful and varied scenery, past sites of ancient history and religious importance, through famous villages and cities and providing access to beaches around the lake, the Kinneret Trail is the perfect way to walk or bike around the Sea of Galilee. Read More
Bezalel Arts Fair, Jerusalem
The Bezalel Arts Fair in Jerusalem features the works of Jerusalem artists in an initiative which is beginning to resemble the famous Nachalat Binyamin Street Market in Tel Aviv. Taking place every Friday in the pedestrianized area of Bezalel Street, the Bezalel Street Fair brings around 150 artist stalls and 10,000 visitors to an initiative which is now, three years after its launch, a core part of the Jerusalem culture and arts scene - vibrant and diverse. The Bezalel Arts Fair takes place each week from 10am to 4pm Read More
Jaffa (Yafo)
Jaffa, also known as Yafo, is the Ancient Port which Tel Aviv has grown out of. Like much of South Tel Aviv, Jaffa has recently been regenerated and is now a highly desirable part of the city. Jaffa is famous for its flea market which sits beneath million-dollar apartments and alongside some of Tel Aviv's trendiest cafes and restaurants. Read More
Israeli Food: Shakshuka
What came first, the Shuk or the Shakshuka? There is hardly a café in Israel that doesn’t include a bit of shakshuka on the menu. With summer having well and truly bid farewell and winter creeping up on us (or is it? It has been unseasonable warm lately), it is time for something to warm up our hearts and spice up our spirits with this hearty dish. 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
Unusual Things To Do in Tel Aviv
Here are 5 travel tips for tourists in Tel Aviv, these are not major sites or important Tel Aviv landmarks but simply things to do in Tel Aviv that the average tourist would miss unless a local Israeli pointed them out to them. They are also small enjoyable extras that might give a Tel Aviv tourist a more unique travel experience. The Big Orange of Tel Aviv is a fascinating cosmopolitan city with plenty of unique neighborhoods to visit and hidden gems to discover. Read More
