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How much will Israelis abroad pay to fly home and vote in Israel’s election?

As Israelis abroad book costly trips home to vote in the Oct. 27 election, travel companies report rising interest in flights, with industry officials expecting demand to increase as many view the vote as pivotal

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Roy Elman | 07.15.26

Bikini or shirtless? New fines at one of Europe’s dream destinations

Varenna, a small village on Italy’s Lake Como, says visitors can still wear swimwear on beaches and near boats, but not in its streets, shops or restaurants, as locals push back against overtourism and disruptive behavior

Roy Elman | 07.10.26

This restaurant got tired of unruly kids, so it started fining their parents

After children scratched tables, broke a teacup and damaged a payment device, a California restaurant added a blunt warning to its menu: kids must stay seated, and parents will be held financially responsible for any damage

Roy Elman | 07.09.26

חוף לאס טרסיטאס, טנריף, האיים הקנריים, ספרד

Forget Santorini: The European islands ranked best for nature, food and sun

A new ranking by British travel company Saga names Europe's best islands based on weather, nature and dining; Spain and Croatia dominate the top 10, while famous Greek and Italian islands fail to make the overall list

Roy Elman | 07.08.26

Sweden tops new passport 2026 ranking, while Israel falls far from the elite

Israel’s passport still offers visa-free access to many destinations, but a broader Global Citizen Solutions index that also weighs quality of life and economic appeal ranks it only 55th

Roy Elman | 07.02.26

Icelandair wanted the world’s worst photographer; 127,000 applied

Blurry shots, thumbs over the lens and hopelessly missed frames were exactly what Icelandair wanted for its ‘Real Unreal’ campaign; French winner Blanche Mortemard will receive $50,000 and a 10-day trip to prove Iceland needs no filters

Roy Elman | 06.22.26

חוף פראיה דה אטלנטה שבאי בואה ויסטה, כף ורדה

Beaches, volcanoes and 350 days of sunshine: meet Cape Verde, the World Cup's breakout team

Cape Verde’s World Cup surprise has put the Atlantic archipelago in the spotlight, with turquoise beaches, volcanic hikes, Afro-Portuguese culture and a relaxed island rhythm drawing new attention to the little-known destination

Roy Elman | 06.17.26

The only gay bar in Jerusalem closes at end of June

Jerusalem’s Video Pub, the city’s only gay bar and a central LGBTQ+ meeting point, will close at the end of June after 14 years; Owners said the closure stems from COVID-19, the wars since Oct. 7 and prolonged instability affecting nightlife and tourism

Roy Elman | 06.11.26

Influencers face arrest risk as Bali tightens rules on unpaid partnerships

Bali is tightening enforcement, warning influencers that unpaid collaborations with hotels and attractions may be treated as illegal work under tourist visas; Hotels and businesses hosting influencers are also under scrutiny as crackdowns expand

Roy Elman | 06.11.26

The world’s most peaceful countries revealed, and Israel is near the bottom

The annual index ranks 163 countries and territories by safety, conflict and militarization; Iceland remains No. 1 for the 19th straight year, Slovenia climbs into the top five and Israel ranks 159th amid the ongoing war

Roy Elman | 06.10.26

Europe’s best beaches 2026: Portugal at No. 1, Greece secures four top spots

Portugal’s wild coastlines, Greece’s pink sands and Italy’s secluded coves: the ranking of the best and most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2026 has been revealed

Roy Elman | 05.28.26

Noam Bettan goes third in Eurovision final: Will early slot hurt Israel’s chances?

After wowing in the semifinal despite boos, Israeli finalist faces a tough draw as Eurovision’s full running order is revealed

Ran Boker, Roy Elman, Vienna | 05.15.26

'Now we go all the way': Israel Eurovision director sets sights on win after semifinal success

Yoav Tzafir praises Noam Bettan’s performance under boos and protests in Vienna, saying Israel’s first mission was complete

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Roy Elman, Vienna | 05.13.26

Noam Bettan secures spot in Eurovision final | Watch his performance

The performance in the first semi-final came after a tense and dramatic 24 hours for the Israeli delegation; Bettan received applause for his performance, alongside boos and whistles, and chants of 'genocide'

Ran Boker, Raz Shechnik, Roy Elman | 05.13.26

MQ Kantine, בית הקפה בווינה שאימץ את ישראל

Vienna café owner opens her doors to Israeli Eurovision fans despite boycott pressure

MQ Kantine owner Lisa Wegenstein says she wanted to send a message against boycotts after no other Vienna café agreed to host Israel’s Eurovision delegation and fans

Roy Elman | 05.12.26