Travel
Reporter's notebook: Even in rural Maine, Israel and Iran were central issues in the US midterms
The general consensus was that Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is viewed negatively. He’s a polarizing figure and, in many areas, is rarely seen positively.
El Al plans 63 weekly flights to the Americas for summer, additional Miami, Los Angeles flights
Jerusalem strengthens tourism sector: Some 80 professionals meet in the city
UK adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year trek around the world
Visiting Abraham’s ‘birth chamber’ in southern Turkey
A trip to Urfa is a spiritual and religious experience, not merely a geographical one. It doesn’t offer the shallow excitement of a typical tourist site; it leaves an almost physical impact.
Hiking the Holyland: Dodim Cave, the Ein Gedi most visitors never see
Ein Gedi reaches far beyond that one canyon. Above the crowds are quieter trails, climbing into the cliffs toward springs, ancient ruins, and pools that see only a handful of hikers a day.
Showing some respect: Places around the world named after famous Israelis
At a time when the word "Israel" evokes controversy and extreme hostility in many places, it is moving to recall eras and locations where Israelis were actually a source of admiration.
Will jet skis be banned from the Kinneret? The new regulation that could save swimmers
The Kinneret Cities Association is considering setting a maximum quota for motorized vessels allowed on the lake at any one time, following severe overcrowding and danger to swimmers.
Is Tel Aviv’s Drisco Hotel worth the price?
Free wine, a guided tour, and several complimentary treats awaited us at the Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv. But does all of this justify a starting rate of NIS 1,350 per night?
For the first time in history: Direct flights from Israel to the Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutanese airline Drukair will operate direct flights from Israel to Bhutan for the first time ever. The seven-hour flights are scheduled to begin in February.
Northern Czechia travel guide: Rock cities, forest trails, and Saxon Switzerland
TALY’S TRAVEL: Exploring northern Czechia and Germany’s Saxon Switzerland region.
Pardes Hanna-Karkur offers new food scene
From a food truck importing its bags from New York to the best pizza I've had in Israel.
The Salmon Index: How smoked salmon at breakfast can signal whether a hotel is truly luxury
A far subtler indicator reveals more about a hotel’s self-image than any plaque on the wall. I call it the “Salmon Index.”
Libra travel insurance coverage for affected flydubai passengers to be extended for free
Israeli carriers have stepped in to provide repatriation flights for stranded passengers; the first, operated by Arkia, landed in Israel on Saturday.
