When in Israel, one of the places you should visit is Yardenit, a baptismal site along the Jordan River in the Galilee region. Yardenit, which means “Little Jordan” is Hebrew, is visited by hundreds and thousands of tourists each year. They come not just to enjoy the scenery, but also to be … Read more
Are you planning to take the next vacation to Hawaii? Or you just want to make a 2-weeks escapade together with your beach buddies? Your beaching plan is never perfect until you get your packing list right. And just so you don’t miss a thing, I am giving out this complete list … Read more
Tourists from both Israel and abroad can travel the country and enjoy activities that have minimal impact on the environment and build environmental awareness. Environmental tourism options in Israel are growing apace, especially in the verdant Galilee region. If you want a healthy holiday, check in to the Mizpe-Hayamim Hotel, Spa and … Read more
Most tourists who have been to Israel would confess that it is nearly impossible to choose only a few favorite places, so expect that in the future there will be another list of more favorite places in the country. Meanwhile, this article lists the favorite places by categories. 1. Holy Place For … Read more
There are many nature reserves, national parks and historical sites located all over Israel. There are three principal management groups Israel Nature and Parks Authority (good info on nature reserves) Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel – SPNI (Hebrew) Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – KKL (Hebrew) or Jewish National Fund – … Read more
Some of the most frequently asked questions by first time visitors are: “How will the Sabbath or Shabbat or Saturday impact my trip to Israel?” “What happens?” “Can I move around?” “What will I be able to do?” This is a short guide to help and to put things in context about … Read more
The Israel National Trail is the main attraction for Hiking in Israel. The Israel National Trail crosses the State of Israel from North to South and stretching around 950 kilometers. It was inaugurated in 1955. It has been listed by the National Geographic as one of the 20 “most epic trails” and … 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
Major Jewish Festivals in Israel Just like in many other countries, Israel has many different holidays scattered throughout the year. In Israel, these holidays (or Jewish Festivals or Chagim) are based on the Hebrew calendar. For many visitors, the holidays come as a surprise (as they are often not coordinated with holidays … Read more
Many tourists to Israel are both a bit nervous and a bit curious about Kashrut and the implications of Kashrut on their trip to Israel. From time to time, the locals have heard tourists approach the concept of kosher compliance with tones that are reminiscent of totalitarian regimes. This guide will try … Read more