A road trip – especially a spur-of-the-moment one – is always a good idea. And here in Israel, even though it’s a small nation, it’s packed with wonderfully diverse landscapes that are worth the drive. From the craggy desert cliffs in Eilat to seemingly endless coastline on the east to the meadows … Read more
Here in Israel, you still can find long and winding road. The Seven Sisters Road was built during the time of the British Mandate of Palestine (1920-1948). The Seven Sisters Road takes you to A Quiet Corner in Motza. There are supposed to be seven sharp bends in the road that that is … Read more
In Israel, people drive on the right-hand side of the road (just like in the US and several European countries). For foreigners in particular, there are GPS and maps available in English. Renting a car and driving in Israel is generally easy to get around the country. The roads are good (despite … Read more
A question that tourists frequently ask is “do I need a hire car to see Israel?” The answer depends to a large extent on where you are going and what you plan to see. The Israeli bus system is a pretty reasonable mass transit system running frequently and being clean, safe and … Read more
Travelling around and getting from place to place in Israel is easy for two reasons. First, the country is small and so the distances are short. Second, there are plenty of public transportation options that are well-developed and cover even the (apparently) most out of the way places. Buses The most affordable … Read more