Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo
According to the airline, Japanese authorities have not approved operating the route using a wet-leased aircraft at this time.
Travel
Not Europe or skiing: Israelis prefer Asia this winter
3,500 years of history: Haifa’s oldest site reopens
Only for the pros: Meet Israel's most extreme and challenging bike trail
The vacation revealing a different side of the Golan
A Golan package combines lodging and spa with visiting bakeries, knafeh factory, and a market in Druze villages. What does the itinerary include, how to get around, and what to check before booking?
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.
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.
Pilots' union: Flight crews are being denied their right to vote
Pilots, flight attendants, and security staff working on Election Day cannot vote. The pilots' association urged a polling station at Ben-Gurion.
Yarkon River cycling event returns with 3 routes
The Riding in Hope event returns on October 16 with three cycling routes along the Yarkon River, ranging from 10 km for families to 37 km.
How much is hunting a gazelle worth to the state? This is the price a convicted hunter will pay
After being convicted of illegal hunting, a hunter will pay the state an additional NIS 90,000 following a civil lawsuit filed by the state on behalf of the Nature and Parks Authority.
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?
