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The White City
Tel Aviv's White City might be a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but the words boring, historic, or ageing do not describe it at all! The White City of Tel Aviv is the world's largest collection of International or Bauhaus style buildings. Since being designated one of the first 'modern' UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world in 2003, restoration of these buildings constructed by German immigrants in the 1920's and 1930's has picked up and this quarter is now being restored to its earliest glory. Read More
Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem
The Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City is one of the four quarters of the walled city. The quarter is home to around 2,000 people and covers about 0.1 square kilometers. It is also the location of many tens of synagogues and yeshivas (places of the study of Jewish texts) and has been almost continually home to Jews since the century 8 BCE. Today, the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem is a fascinating place to explore with museums, synagogues, and of course, the Western Wall its main attractions. As well as these, however, just walking through the alleyways and watching the religious inhabitants go about their daily lives is just as fascinating. Read More
Negev Desert
Israel’s Negev Desert is pure, ethereal magic set in a starkly beautiful setting. Covering over half of Israel’s total land area, it is an area bristling with beauty. The desert is a fascinating and enchanting place, especially for those not familiar with desert landscapes. While there is a lot you can see yourself, the best... Read More
Alexander River
The Alexander River, in the Emek Hefer Region of Israel's Mediterranean Coastal Plain is a beautifully restored river which runs the width of Israel to its estuary near the moshav of Beit Yannai. Along its course, a number of beautiful parks have been developed, including on where you can see the amazing softshell turtles which make the river their home, as well as hiking and biking routes, and of course, the beach where the river meets the sea. Read More
What is a Kibbutz?
A kibbutz is a type of settlement which is unique to Israel. A collective community, traditionally based on agriculture, the first kibbutz was called Deganya and was founded by pioneers in 1910. Today, there are over 270 kibbutzim in Israel and they have diversified greatly since their agricultural beginnings with many now privatized. Regardless of their status, the kibbutz offers a unique insight into Israeli society, and are fascinating places to visit. Read More
Kibbutz Degania
Kibbutz Degania (Aleph) is Israel's first kibbutz making it a very special and unique place. The kibbutz is located at the southern end of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), in what is known as the Jordan Valley and was first settled in 1910. Throughout the course of the last 100 years Kibbutz Degania has grown and become more modern but it still retains the quaint feel that makes it so special. The kibbutz now offers a chance to peer back in time to see what things were like so long ago. Read More
Rosh Hanikra
Rosh Hanikra is an incredible geological creation at the farthest point north on Israel's Mediterranean Coastline in the Western Galilee region. The grottoes and caves at Rosh Hanikra are the result of thousands of years of the power of the sea, and after a short, yet exhilarating cable car ride down the cliff face, visitors can explore these incredible formations for themselves, following trails in summer and winter, light or dark. Just meters from Israel's border with Lebanon, this is an amazing point, a beautiful point, and a point that you will not regret visiting. Read More
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
A family destination and Israel's biggest tourist attraction, the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo covers over 62 acres of stunning terrain in the south of Jerusalem. The park centers on a vast man-made lake complete with waterfalls and side pools, surrounded by spacious lawns and shaded beauty spots. The park includes a wildlife savannah with free-roaming animals and a visitor's train that provides transportation throughout the park with several stations along the route. Read More
Gamla Nature Reserve
The Gamla Nature Reserve, set high in the Golan Heights of Northern Israel is a magical place where eagles nest, archaeological ruins lie, and the quaint and stunning setting, including the breathtaking view down towards the Sea of Galilee are inspirational! Whether you have half an hour in a hectic itinerary or can spare an entire day, the Gamla Nature Reserve is somewhere for lovers of nature, history, and hiking. Read More
Horseback Riding in Israel
Horse Riding in Israel provides a unique perspective over a unique land. From the saddle of a horse, whether it is along a trail in Mount Hermon’s alpine summer meadows, overlooking the Sea of Galilee in the region's stunning terrain, at sunset, riding along the beach or cliffs of Israel's dramatic and beautiful Mediterranean coastline, or the ridge of the amazing Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert, Israel’s "Grand Canyon," a horseback rider gets an amazing experience in incredible surroundings. Read More
Best Driving Roads in Israel
You'll quickly begin to wonder where the best driving roads in Israel are, as you drive through more and more spectacular and varied scenery that the country has to offer. Israel has some fantastic driving roads which weave through the magnificent landscapes of the country and provide drivers with amazing views and thrilling driving. In Israel, it isn't so much about speed but more about the significance of the roads, along the same mountainous ridges that Biblical battles took place, or alongside some of the most impressive works of nature. Read More
