Trip

Starting Nov. 1: What travelers should know about their passport

Starting Nov. 1, Israelis can apply for a passport at a reduced rate - NIS 185 for adults instead of NIS 290. For a family of four, savings reach nearly NIS 300. Here is what you need to know.

Israeli passport.
The Land of the Monasteries.

The Land of the Monasteries in the Dead Sea is opening to hikers this week

Injured students and teachers arrive at Ziv Medical Center in Safed, northern Israel, following an explosion of suspected unexploded ordnance during a school trip near the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 12, 2026.

Field trip tragedy shows Israel needs answers, not a blame game - editorial

OAKS HOTEL & SPA in the Golan Heights.

The vacation revealing a different side of the Golan


Magic on the Sea of Galilee: 7 recommendations for the lake's most beautiful beaches

Beautiful and serene on the surface, with powerful currents beneath. If there's one place to escape to this July, it's the Sea of Galilee. Here's our guide to its best beaches.

Tzemach Beach on the Sea of Galilee.

Traveling in Messi’s footsteps: The city where a boy from Rosario became a legend

Argentina’s comeback put Messi in the spotlight again, but Rosario never left him. A route, murals and Messi-inspired ice cream made it a destination.

Graffiti mural in honor of Messi.

Aminadav Forest visitor center near Jerusalem reopens after major upgrade

KKL-JNF completed an upgrade of the Aminadav Forest visitor center, adding new infrastructure, accessible paths, observation points, and signage.

Bar Bahar, Aminadav Forest.

This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors

A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.

Comino, Malta.

Walking through the ancient waterway behind Jerusalem's story

During the Three Weeks, descend into the Biyar Aqueduct in Gush Etzion and experience the cool waters that once supplied ancient Jerusalem.

The Biyar Aqueduct in Gush Etzion.

Not Santorini or Mykonos: The island named Europe’s best in 2026

New research ranked 80 European islands by weather, nature, and dining options. The Canary Islands top the list, with Portugal and Croatia featured.

Tenerife.

Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know

We’ve gathered five sites - from the Galilee to the Great Crater - that prove that even in the hottest season of the year, Israeli nature knows how to offer shade, water, and coolness.

Ein Yorke'am.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

Ein Mabua.

Israel’s beautiful pedestrian mall undergoes comprehensive upgrade

After many years, renovation works will begin in Zichron Ya’acov pedestrian mall. The project will last about three months and include lighting upgrades, seating areas, shading and, landscaping.

Zichron Ya’acov pedestrian mall.

South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms

The Darom Adom festival, now South in the Heart, returns with traditional activities, optimism, and hope. Come support a region that has become a symbol of resilience.

Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.