Tourism

Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran

The war comes as Israel prepares to celebrate Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the overthrow of an oppressive Persian regime, offering a powerful parallel for the current moment.

Pedestrians run for cover in central Jerusalem following incoming missile sirens amid the war between Israel and Iran, Feb. 28, 2026.
Palmarola. Very few signs of modern development

Italian paradise revealed: The island locals don’t want you to know

The Jetavanaramaya stupa in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

The ancient structure in the country we all travel To – and no one knows

Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima

Between samurai and robots: A journey in Japan that lives in the future and remembers the past


Not Tel Aviv, but a serious contender: The destination offering a wild culinary tour

From Danielle Kitzis’s sandwiches to a Romanian-style chef’s table and secondhand boutiques, this small town in central Israel offers an abroad-like vibe for a perfect day trip.

Pardes Hanna Artists’ Stables Complex.

Seeing sinkholes: How the Dead Sea’s collapse became a tourist draw

How one of the region’s worst environmental disasters has become a popular tourist excursion

Hikers trek past a cavernous sinkhole on the shores of the Dead Sea near Ein Gedi.

Israel prepared for evacuation of tourists in event of Iran attack, says Tourism Ministry head

“If and when the skies close, we have the means, and all the managers know what to do in that moment,” Director-General of the Tourism Ministry, Michael Izhakov, said.

Airplanes at the Ben Gurion International airport. February 11, 2026.

$700 to paradise: Hot winter deal to the Seychelles

Air Seychelles offers round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to the islands for $700 including baggage. The deal is valid for bookings until January 25 for flights until the end of March.

Seychelles.

A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.

Porto gets closer to Israelis: New direct flight route at competitive prices

Portuguese airline TAP Air, which recently announced plans to resume its Lisbon–Tel Aviv route, is set to add four weekly flights from Porto starting in fall 2026, with fares starting at under $400.

Porto, Portugal.

The destination that keeps breaking records – And the world's attention returns

32.9 million visitors, revenue of 1.53 trillion baht, airline congestion, and a hotel boom – Thailand reestablishes its position as one of the hottest destinations in the world.

Thailand.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

Carmey Avdat Winery.

Najaf market suffers as Iranian visitors dwindle amid Iran crisis

The city in Iraq is home to one of Shi’ite Islam’s holiest shrines and has long relied on Iranian pilgrims, who have traditionally made up the largest proportion of visitors.

People stand inside a clothing market near the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, Iraq, January 8, 2026.

The wild jewel of the tourism world: Meet Dubai’s heiress

Oman, the wild Muslim jewel of the Arabian Peninsula, is being crowned Dubai’s heiress. No skyscrapers or luxury malls - just untamed nature and authentic Bedouin culture.

A man riding a horse in the deserts of Oman.