Travel

Sea of Galilee is boiling: Here is what the heat did to the water level

With August underway, the Sea of Galilee recorded the summer's highest temperatures, while its water level fell to a point once considered a warning sign.

This morning, the water level stood at 213 meters below sea level. Shikmim Beach on the Sea of Galilee
Willkommen! A Condor aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport, August 1, 2026

Condor launch connects Frankfurt and Tel Aviv daily

After three years of repeated openings and closures, it's finally here to stay. David's Harp Hotel

The Kinneret’s beautiful surprise hotel

 ONE OF Springs Park’s most popular attractions is the Wet Trail, where you walk among the vegetation in knee-deep stream water, a particularly refreshing experience on summer days.

Taly's Travel: Cool springs, vibrant valley nightlife in Ein Harod


Flight canceled? How to save thousands of shekels in the first 10 minutes

Before you click "cancel" or pull out your credit card, there are several steps that can protect your money and increase the chances that your vacation will still happen.

Flight cancellation is one of the most frustrating scenarios for any passenger

Every Israeli abroad must realize they are an ambassador for their country - opinion

No matter where we travel, whether or not we are “identifiably” Jewish, whether we accept the job or not, each and every one of us is a representative - and it is important to be aware of it.

Vintage illustration by Dean Ellis of the evolution of global international travel from early exploration to the jet age, 1960. Screen print.

Moldova beyond the crowds: Jewish heritage, wine and Transnistria

Moldova combines Jewish history, cave monasteries, lively markets and celebrated wineries, while Transnistria offers a striking journey into Soviet nostalgia.

STATUES OF Lenin front governmental buildings in Tiraspol.

David’s Harp Hotel & Suites Netanya: The luxury of feeling understood

David’s Harp Netanya is a hotel that understands something many modern luxury properties have forgotten: it is about understanding your guests deeply and making them feel at ease.

A STANDARD suite at David's Harp Hotel.

Global tourism shift: Saudi Arabia surges as Israel ranks last

OECD report reveals which countries have attracted significantly more tourists since 2019 and which have yet to recover.

The big winner is right next to us: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Syros ranked among this year’s top islands

A new ranking reveals which emerging islands worldwide are enjoying popularity. The list includes an island where protests against Israeli tourists took place this week.

Ranked first in 2026. The Caribbean island of St. Lucia

We woke up at 23:00 and the sun was still shining: The journey to northern Norway

A midnight sun that does not set, dramatic fjords, fishing villages that look like a painting. A journey to Tromsø and the Lofoten Islands – the place where nature still dictates the rules.

View from the observation point in Tromsø

Greece heatwave warning that could save your vacation

An Israeli doctor warns thousands of Israelis traveling to Greece about the dangers of extreme heat, dehydration and heatstroke as temperatures reach 43 C.

Heatwave in Greece as temperatures climb to 43°C. A tourist at the Acropolis

Israel's passport climbs to record high in Henley Passport Index despite conflicts

Israel's passport ranked 18th globally, its highest position since the ranking was launched 20 years ago, despite the country's low standing in the Global Peace Index.

An illustration picture shows Israeli passports in Jerusalem, on January 18, 2023.

Israel’s passport reaches all-time high, ranks 18th worldwide

Despite ongoing wars and regional tensions, Israel’s passport climbed to its highest ranking in two decades, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 166 destinations.

The Israeli passport currently allows visa–free entry to 166 destinations worldwide