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Why Slovakia? Castles, culture and a surprise for Israeli travelers

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, which was recorded before the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Mark and David discover the hidden gems in Slovakia.

The stunning newly-active Neolog synagogue in Trencin.
 Ben Gurion Airport

Israel turns to Christian pilgrims, diaspora ties, AI to reboot post-war tourism

 Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.

Norwegian airline to resume Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route from April

Passengers board a Ryanair aircraft that is parked on the runaway at Bristol Airport, on October 30, 2025 in Bristol, England.

Ryanair wipes Tel Aviv from route map as Israel dispute deepens


Christian tourism to Holy Land slowly recovers ahead of Christmas

Some 120,000 Christian pilgrims expected to visit, but industry experts say that high costs and economic uncertainty could hamper full recovery.

 A group of scouts performs as Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III arrives at the Church of the Nativity to celebrate Christmas according to the Eastern Orthodox calendar, in Bethlehem in the West Bank, January 6, 2022.

Rescue mission for Israelis in Peru completed successfully

Dozens of Israelis got stuck in the country after political unrest crippled the transportation systems - now they are on the way home.

 Demonstrators blockades a railway track following weeks of protests sparked by the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro, in Chilca, Peru December 16, 2022.

We've all been using neck pillows wrong

This is the trick that will help you sleep on a flight.

 Passengers board an airplane.

3 hikers hospitalized after eating poisonous mushrooms in Israel

One is in critical condition. According to doctors, it is difficult to estimate his chances of recovery; “We don't have much experience in Israel with mushroom poisoning,” they said.

Mushroom 521

Indulging on the Sea of Galilee at U Boutique Kinneret

U Boutique only has 62 rooms so it meets the definition of a boutique resort with full service of a hotel with intimacy and calm, which is different than most of Fattal’s hotels in Israel.

 U BOUTIQUE KINNERET’S décor is inspired by the local environment using materials such as basalt, wood and olive trees.

A green-white vacation at the Vert Dead Sea Hotel

The Vert Dead Sea is situated in the best settings around – right on the Ein Bokek beach.

 THE CONTRAST of white salt ‘mushrooms’ against the turquoise background of the Dead Sea creates an apocalyptic landscape.

Sailing into a dreamy Tel Aviv port

Even if it was off the beaten track, the Port would be well worth the trip, but its location makes it irresistible.

 THE PORT TOWER Hotel in Tel Aviv offers a great view and a convenient location.

Netanyahu to advance US visa waiver after blocking it

Israel has attempted to join the 40 other countries in the Visa Waiver Program, which would also allow Americans to enter Israel without a visa, repeatedly for decades.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU gives a press conference as prime minister in April 2021. He’ll likely be returning to familiar turf.

US official: We seek ‘equal treatment’ for all US citizens with Visa Waiver Program

Israel does not currently meet all the requirements to be included in the US Visa Waiver Program, including reciprocal visa-free travel for all US citizens.

 Israeli entry visa

Israel's El Al Airlines agrees to repay state's COVID loan by year end

The loan was part of a government package to help the airline during the COVID-19 crisis.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv