Netanya Netanya lies a few kilometers to the north of the Tel Aviv metropolis on the coast, and a few kilometers south of Haifa. It is the capital of the surrounding Sharon plain. Netanya may not be as large or as crowded as nearby Tel Aviv — and that may be a … Read more
Tabgha is an area located on the north-western shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is traditionally accepted by the Christian faithful as the site of the “multiplication of the fish and the loaves” in Mathew 14:13-21 and Mark 6:30-46, also referred to as the feeding of the multitudes. It is the … Read more
For a period of about 400 years that ended in the First World War, the whole of the Middle East was occupied under the rule of the Ottoman Empire based out of Istanbul. Israel’s landscape still holds many reminders of those times. One of the nicest places is the Jaffa train station … Read more
Tel Aviv is one of the big cities in Israel, situated on the Mediterranean coast. While Tel Aviv prides itself on the reputation of a “city that never sleeps”, for many visitors it is just a beach resort. However, there can be more to Tel Aviv that just beaches — from pretty … Read more
Herzeliya (or Herzliya) Marina is a chic and swanky marina lined with luxurious hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, and a mall along the promenade. It is usually crowded during weekends. It is also a relatively new biking option, but it is already fantastic. From the northern tip of the Tel Aviv Port, take … Read more
Dora Pond is an example of winter ponds (or winter pools) – special nature habitats that are unique to the climate in Israel. These small water bodies are filled in the winter and completely dried out in the heavy summer. The water organisms living in this habitat have adjusted to survive in … Read more
Abu Gosh Nestled in the Jerusalem Hills, Abu Gosh is the town which is known as the “hummus capital of Israel.” “Abu Gosh,” according to one version, is the name of an Arab family that settled in the Judean hills in the early 16th century. They controlled the pilgrimage route from Jaffa to … Read more
Chamshushalayim Winters in Jerusalem are typically mild with some cold and rainy days (with temperatures nearly never dropping below freezing temperature). Once in a while you may chance-encounter snow storm in the city, and in recent years people have seen about a couple of huge snow storms. Wintertime in Jerusalem is also … Read more
Yarkon Park: Green oasis in the heart of a dynamic city Yarkon Park is one of biggest urban parks in Israel, located in the city of Tel Aviv. It’s also one of the country’s most visited parks, accounting for 16 million visitors annually. The park straddles the Yarkon River in the north of … Read more
Ein Kerem Ein Kerem (“Spring of the Vineyard”; also called Ein Karem) is an ancient village and now a neighborhood southwest of Jerusalem. According to Christian tradition, John the Baptist was born in Ein Kerem, leading to the establishment of many churches and monasteries. Millions visit this remote village and neighborhood, which … Read more