The Jaffa Flea Market (Shuk HaPishpushim) has transformed itself in the last few years from a treasure trove of antiques, hand-made and second-hand items into a trendy area of shops, galleries and restaurants. Many of the old Arabic houses that were standing in ruins for many years have been renovated, and late last year on Beit […]
The Norman Tel Aviv
March 26, 2015 by
Yes another luxury boutique hotel has opened in Israel. The Norman Tel Aviv is a fusion of 1920s elegance and unparalleled service, housed in two historic buildings, superbly restored to their unique architectural heritage. Facilities include a rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness room, Wellness Center, and a selection of world-class fine dining restaurants. There are 50 unique […]
Top Five Boutique Hotels in Tel Aviv
December 29, 2014 by
It is time to update our top boutique hotels in Tel Aviv. Ten years ago, when I stayed at Nina Suites for the first time, the tel aviv hotel market was completely dominated by large chain hotels. Today there are more than twenty five small and hip hotels in the city, and here are our top five […]
Fauzi Azar Inn: charming guesthouse in Nazareth
March 17, 2014 by
The Fauzi Azar Inn is a 200-year-old Arab mansion turned guesthouse, offering 16 dormitory beds and private rooms (with private bathroom and air conditioning/heating) in a unique old-world atmosphere. The Fauzi Azar Inn style is intimate and relaxed, with a warm atmosphere where guests and staff can meet, share travel stories and tips, and make new […]
Alegra Boutique Hotel Jerusalem: 7 suites in Ein Karem
March 14, 2013 by
Alegra Boutique Hotel Jerusalem is a welcome edition to the growing boutique hotel scene in Israel (see our recent post New Boutique Hotels in Tel Aviv). Alegra is located in the village of Ein Karem in the southwest outskirts of Jerusalem, in a house that has been converted into an intimate and charming boutique hotel. Seven one-of-a-kind suites […]
Top 10 destinations for spring
March 8, 2013 by
Springtime means sunshine, warmth, flowers and fresh brilliant green pastures, and our top 10 destinations for spring promise to bring you just that. Spring also means Easter, Passover (Pesach), Ascension (Himmelfahrt, Hemelvaart) and Pentecost (Pinkster, Pfingsten) holidays, during which many people take a few days or a week (or two) off. Here are our favorites […]
Hiking in Israel’s Judean Desert
February 26, 2013 by
Hiking in Israel is a national pastime – youth groups, the scouts, the army connect to the Biblical land with their feet. Schools have an annual, end of year hike. Many young people when they finish their army service reconnect with friends by hiking together on the Israel Trail, a 945 km trail that crisscrosses Israel, […]
