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המסעדה ממנה תיירת ישראלית סולקה במרכז אתונה רק בגלל שציינה שהיא מישראל

Israeli tourist says Athens restaurant refused service over nationality: ‘I was humiliated’

A worker allegedly removed the hookah from Anna Doshin’s table after she said she was from Israel; ‘I was scared because I was there alone, and I’m a woman,’ she told ynet

Itamar Eichner | 07.16.26

Beyond the headlines: Gaza border city opens its doors to visitors

The English-language experience ‘Discover the Heart of Israel’ will pair international guests with residents for personal stories, a guided tour, a communal meal and activities with local children as Sderot rebuilds after war

ynet Global | 07.16.26

מיקונוס. טחנות הרוח המפורסמות הממוקמות סמוך לאזור "ונציה הקטנה"

Is Mykonos really that expensive? A practical guide to Greece’s glam island

The Cycladic island has a reputation for luxury prices, but with the right timing and choices, visitors can find excellent food, beaches, boat trips and hotels that offer real value

Yael Garty | 07.14.26

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

Versailles turns to Israeli XR tech to bring America’s birth to life

After years of hype and setbacks, XR headsets are finding their place at Versailles, where Jerusalem-based Yaturu lets visitors walk alongside historical figures — with plans to expand across Europe and Israel

Tal Shahaf | 07.08.26

Jerusalem named one of the world’s best cities for travelers

Travel + Leisure readers name Jerusalem the top city in Africa and the Middle East and seventh overall as Israel’s tourism industry struggles to recover

Asaf Rozen | 07.08.26

רחוב הקניות סאנן-זקה בקיוטו, שלאורכו בתי מאצ'ייה מסורתיים, עמוס במבקרים

Japan without the filter: The blogger who says the hype went too far

Travel blogger Orit Yalon-Shoshan expected the world’s most amazing destination, but a long family trip exposed endless lines, packed stores, tiny hotels and a gap between viral videos and life on the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto

Assaf Kamar | 07.05.26

Ancient Acre fortress comes alive in new nighttime spectacle

After a $4.5 million investment, Old Acre’s Knights’ Halls are launching a 35-minute video-mapping show tracing the city’s history from the Hellenistic period to modern Israel, in a bid to bring visitors back north and help struggling local businesses

Yair Kraus | 07.04.26

‘Full of tourist traps’: Israeli traveler questions Vietnam’s most hyped mountain town

Travel blogger Yonatan Herskowitz says Sapa’s rice terraces and mountain views lived up to the hype, but the promised encounter with local culture felt staged, commercialized and built around tourists

Assaf Kamar | 07.02.26

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

Israel’s lost tourism summer: Jewish groups abroad cancel trips in droves

Taglit hoped to bring 20,000 young participants and the Maccabiah expected about 10,000 athletes and relatives, but war fears, travel warnings and limited flights are expected to cut arrivals by more than half

Navit Zomer | 06.03.26

Traveling to Japan? This common mistake could cost you a fine

'Throw trash, lose cash': That’s the slogan behind a new campaign in one of Japan’s busiest tourist districts, where both visitors and residents caught littering will now face on-the-spot fines under a tougher crackdown on street waste

Asaf Rozen | 06.02.26

Away from the crowds: 10 hidden European gems to visit in 2026

Looking for an original, photogenic and lesser-known getaway? From Germany to Portugal, these are the special places to add to your bucket list

Assaf Rosen | 06.01.26

From farms to coffee carts: Visit these 5 Gaza border businesses rebuilding through tourism

Agriculture, culinary arts, and heritage preservation: In the Gaza border communities, life is slowly returning to normal, and the tourism industry is waiting for you to come and experience this beautiful region of the country up close; here are 5 places worth visiting

Anat Lev Adler | 05.27.26

High prices, empty hotels: US fears World Cup sticker shock will deter fans

Hospitality industry expected record occupancy, raised prices and banked on billions in tourism, but soaring ticket prices, less attractive teams and Trump-era politics have left rooms empty as fans seek cheaper motels and Airbnbs outside cities

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 05.26.26