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Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties

With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.

AUGUST 20, 2026|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.

We were the only guests at this charming hotel, and it was heartbreaking

The shores of the Sea of Galilee are empty midweek, as are the shops and tourist sites in the North. Is it because everyone is traveling abroad for the summer, or are Israelis still afraid?

AUGUST 10, 2026|ByLIHI SHORESH

Built using eco-friendly methods. The hotel’s old rooms that should be renovated

Half an hour from Eilat, but light-years away: We found wonderful sanity in the desert

Kibbutz Lotan offers a different kind of vacation, featuring a relatively new Travel Hotel, an Eco-Fun complex, nature tours, and a single card that aggregates dozens of regional experiences.

JULY 30, 2026|ByZIV REINSTEIN

To send a sort of warm greeting to lovers of the city in Israel and around the world

Tel Aviv wants the world to see its flaws

A new video attempts to draw foreign tourists to Tel Aviv-Jaffa, presenting reality as it is – with the noise, crowds, contradictions, and charm hidden within the chaos.

JULY 29, 2026|ByZIV REINSTEIN

Jerusalem's Muslim tourism challenge: What is the missing link? - comment

The three days we spent in Turkey revealed the diversity and tolerance that a Middle Eastern country like Israel could have and should learn to emulate. 

OCTOBER 6, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

ISTANBUL, WHERE the writer encountered a shocking perspective on Israel

Why do passengers board a plane from the left side?

There are safety, practical and perhaps also historical reasons why passengers always board the plane from the left side. And what does all this have to do with boat oars?

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023ByWALLA!

NEW IMMIGRANTS from North America arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport on a special El Al flight of the Nefesh B’Nefesh organization. Why do Jews from around the world, living comfortably in their birthplaces, leave everything they know and move to Israel?

How to fall asleep on your next flight

If you want to sleep well, try these tips.

AUGUST 21, 2023ByMAARIV ONLINE

Passengers on an airplane are seated in rows.

Peace Vista: A peaceful vacation in the Golan

The Golan Heights is the perfect location for pleasant evenings in view of the Sea of Galilee and plenty of wet activities nearby.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByTALY SHARON

THE PICTURESQUE Peace Vista Country Lodge in Kfar Haruv.

The Dead Sea, Jerusalem make it on top 10 list of Middle East sites

The Dead Sea and Jerusalem are on The Travel's list of the top 10 best places to visit in the Middle East.

AUGUST 3, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jewish ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp visits Israel

The actor, 18, shared a picture from the Western Wall on his Instagram stories, captioning it: “learning so much about my culture. So inspiring.”

JULY 20, 2023ByLIOR ZALTZMAN/JTA

Noah Schnapp speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California.

Israel to allow Palestinian Americans entry in bid for US visa-free access

The long-discussed visa waiver for Israelis traveling to the US now looks likely to be passed sometime in this year after many months of speculation and negotiation.

JULY 19, 2023ByREUTERS, TOVAH LAZAROFF