A Place for All Seasons
Visiting the Galilee and the Golan Heights accentuates the tremendous climactic and topographical differences between various parts of a very small country. If the predominant color in central and southern Israel ranges from dusty brown to faded green, it turns
Have it Your Way
Beyond the essentially passive experience of touring and seeing Israel’s unparalleled historical sites and archaeological attractions, reflecting 3,000 years of civilization and the vibrant, dynamic modern nation that has sprouted from those ancient roots, the country offers a whole lot
An Israeli Street Food Tasting Menu
If what they say about Israel becoming an international culinary destination is true, the logical extension is that Tel Aviv is a foodies Olympus. Don't think that the city is all about upscale restaurants and chefs with international reputations, of
Tel Aviv, Israel’s financial and cultural powerhouse
Imagine glitzy skyscrapers towering over streets teeming with trendy coffee shops and designer shops and bustling with the sheer energy of a financial and cultural powerhouse: welcome to Tel Aviv! It may be relatively young and compact for an emerging global
Getting off the beaten path in Jerusalem
Picture this: under old Jerusalem's busy alleys, bustling bazaars and world-class landmarks lies a "second city" of tunnels, grottos and ancient, hidden passageways. When it's blazing hot or bitterly cold above ground – and even when the weather is just
It’s all in one, up on the Golan!
For an exhilarating taste of all that is Israeli – set aside a couple of days to explore the magnificent Golan Heights. This volcanic plateau (don't worry, the small volcanoes have been dormant since prehistoric times!) is rife with all that
Unforgettable Acre- a maze of alleys and tunnels
A visit to Acre (Akko in Hebrew, Akka in Arabic) is, simply put, a must. Located at the northern tip of Haifa Bay, this ancient Mediterranean jewel is a true highlight of any tour of the Holy Land. Apparently, some
Unlock the secret of Safad
A basic premise in Jewish mysticism ("Kabala") holds that any Biblical text can be read and understood using four levels of ever-deepening meaning. The highest – or deepest – meaning is called "sod", Hebrew for "secret". Only a select few
Nazareth – a city that will surprise you
Visitors to Nazareth, which most people associate with Christianity, may be surprised to find out that the majority of the town's residents are Muslims. That's not the only surprise you'll have on a visit to this fascinating Galilee city. Matter of
A Wearer’s Guide for Visiting Jerusalem
What you wear is important in Jerusalem, the meeting place for many cultures and a focus of the world's three great monotheistic religions. In the Holy City, wardrobe is more than just a fashion statement, it's a way of identifying
