Summer’s here and it’s time to get out and enjoy nature. Just a half-hour south of Haifa you’ll find one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the area. Situated in the moshav Habonim, right across from the nature reserve is the Cafarlet fortress. This structure was built in the 8th/9th century and is forContinue reading “Habonim Nature Reserve”
Category Archives: Israel
Cherry Picking in the Golan
As the months roll on by during the COVID lockdown, and international travel is still far down on the list for most people, so what’s someone with wanderlust to do? Slowly but surely, sites are opening back up again, and we’re trying to adhere by social distancing and safety as much as possible. In suchContinue reading “Cherry Picking in the Golan”
Election Day Round 3 In Jerusalem
Living in Israel, I’ve come to realize that election day is more than just voting. To get people to the polls, everyone is given a vacation day, and those who still need to work (doctors, some retail employees, emergency workers, etc) are paid double, and still need to be given a break to go vote.Continue reading “Election Day Round 3 In Jerusalem”
Haifa Eats
Haifa has a wide variety of cuisines, there’s something for everyone!Anywhere in the city you can find something that’ll please your taste buds. For such a small city, the hot spots are constantly changing and new restaurants are popping up every week. Here’s some of my favorites: Libira Brewpub My favorite restaurant to recommend. GreatContinue reading “Haifa Eats”
Tel Aviv, Habibi, Tel Aviv
The nonstop city in the Middle East, the secular heart and soul of the country, there’s so much in this city to explore. Shuks (Open Air Markets) The open air markets are an iconic symbol of the Middle East, and you feel so immersed in the culture by visiting them. If no one’s yelling atContinue reading “Tel Aviv, Habibi, Tel Aviv”
Street Art in Tel Aviv
I honestly love street art so much. How there’s no one specific type of graffiti, and just rounding the corner can bring you to something completely different. Florentin neighborhood in Tel Aviv is the heart of the city’s street art, and it’s constantly changing. The walls are repeatedly repainted, and new art is born onContinue reading “Street Art in Tel Aviv”
Haifa, Israel
Haifa is my city. I’ve been living here for almost 4 years now, and before then I was in the suburbs of Haifa since the end of 2011 when I moved to Israel. I always tell people to visit Haifa when they come to Israel. It’s a beautiful city, and it’s a nice change ofContinue reading “Haifa, Israel”
The Lowest Place On Earth
The Dead Sea is the most frequented beach vacation spot in the country (after Eilat) for Israelis and tourists alike. With it’s spa-like qualities, it’s hard not to see why everyone heads there. At 430 meters below sea level, it’s the lowest point on dry land in the world. From it’s high percentage of salineContinue reading “The Lowest Place On Earth”
International Itinerary 