Travel

From Gondar to Zanzibar: Uncovering the Wonders of Northeast Africa

Embark on a captivating journey to eastern Africa on this episode of the Jerusalem Post Podcast Travel Edition.

An AI-generated image of eastern Africa.
Sayonara Tokyo. Arkia.

Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo

Stanley Morais, Director Partnerships & International Affairs - EL AL Israel Airlines

EL AL director of international affairs at Diplomatic Conference

A total of 288 cameras placed at various distances from the trails recorded wildlife before, during, and after the disturbance.

More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided


Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Tigray region of Ethiopia amid local escalation

The warning comes amid the renewal of armed clashes in Tigray and surrounding areas. At the same time, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from the airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787.

I’m a lifelong surfer, the waves don’t scare me, traveling as a Jew does - opinion

As anti-Zionist sentiment grows across Europe, more Israelis are wondering whether they should hide their identities abroad.

Beachgoers at the beach in Tel Aviv. July 09, 2026

InterContinental David Tel Aviv wins top conference hotel award for fifth year

The World Travel Awards recognize achievements across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through an international voting process involving travel professionals.

InterContinental David Tel Aviv

Sukkot 2026: Guide to children's activities, events, and attractions in Israel

Car races in Arad, a theater festival in Acre, extreme experiences in Jerusalem, creative workshops in museums, guided tours in nature – and also lots of free events.

Cultural and art performances for the whole family at the national parks. Mamshit National Park.

Free activities for Hol Hamoed Sukkot 2026

Guided tours along the Sea of Galilee Trail, the Spark Festival in Modi'in, and more: Here is a guide to free events and attractions across the country during Hol Hamoed Sukkot2026.

Guided tour along the Sea of Galilee Trail

Antiques, AI, and a planetarium: The new attraction coming to the Golan

The Golan Antiquities Museum is moving to the Ancient Katzrin Park, where a new complex combining archaeology, technology, artificial intelligence, and a planetarium will be established.

Rendering of the Golan Museum in Katzrin.

76 rooms, including 2 villas: The new hotel set to open on Israel’s most beautiful beach

The Travelers Hotels chain is investing in a new project in Achziv – a hotel featuring rooms, villas, and glamping, scheduled to open in late 2027.

Rendering of the new hotel by the Travel Hotels chain in Achziv.

Wine, microwaves, and miles of Saran Wrap: The trials and tribulations of kosher travel - opinion

You may be familiar with this routine of trying to find a kosher option in your friends’ and relatives’ non-kosher kitchens. The microwave is usually a good option. 

THE MICROWAVE is usually a good option.

A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’

Every Rosh Hodesh, and every holiday, when we recite the Barchi Nafshi, I have a different kavanah, a different intention, than I once did. I now know what a “leviathan” looks like.

SWIMMING ABOVE the baby whale that came to play with us.

Scandinavian Airlines cancels planned Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route over 'not yet suitable' conditions

SAS stopped flying to Israel in March 2016 and briefly resumed service in October 2025. Several months later, however, it suspended the flights again.

The logo of SAS Scandinavian Airlines is seen on anAirbus A330 plane during a SAS press conference at Copenhagen Airport in Copenhagen on June 30, 2026.