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A lifelong dream realized: Israeli aikido teacher heads to Japan for samurai-era training routine

After 30 years of waiting, aikido instructor Dvir Ben-Ami flew to Japan to live as an uchi-deshi, a live-in dojo disciple training from dawn to night. He describes punishing drills, injuries and the moment the dream felt real

Assaf Kamar | 11.29.25

The ultimate 2025 guide to best Christmas markets

Streets fill with the scent of mulled wine and spices as Christmas markets return from Austria and Hungary to Spain, Italy, New York and Cyprus; Israelis are heading out again for winter lights, good food and affordable flights, with top spots and dates ahead

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.29.25

This is how doctors supported Israel’s freed hostages during when they visited the White House

Professor Noa Eliakim-Raz, head of the Returning Hostages Unit at Rabin Center-Beilinson: 'Despite the joyful images, these former hostages still have a long path ahead toward full rehabilitation'

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 11.28.25

From dry basin to desert gem: Surprise pool emerges in Judean Desert

Between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, a remote Judean Desert basin has become a natural-style pool after a memorial initiative for Sgt. Yehuda Peretz brought water flow, benches and trees; Koby Peled of “Kuku trip” visited the new site

Assaf Kamar | 11.24.25

'I wake up every morning in a different part of the world': Israeli digital nomad embraces life on the move

From Morocco to Mauritius, Bolivia to Tajikistan and all the way to the Falklands and Antarctica—Roie Natan, 32, left high-tech behind for a life of raw freedom, revealing the human stories behind the stunning photos

Assaf Kamar | 11.15.25

Israeli trekkers rescued after being stranded by snowstorm in Nepal

Israelis are adventurous travelers, and with the peak season wrapping up, Israeli trekkers in Nepal were probably not expecting this storm to catch them off guard

Devo Klein, ILTV | 11.02.25

Not another glossy Instagram feed: the Israeli traveler who celebrates imperfection

While others post yoga-at-sunset photos, Israeli actress and theater teacher Dana Elazar shares India’s chaos — moldy rooms, flooded streets, and packed buses — and has become a viral 'ambassador of misery' to nearly 12,000 followers

Assaf Kamar | 10.31.25

Israeli traveler lets followers control his South America trip in wild social experiment

For 120 days, Jerusalem tour guide Itay Shevah let his followers decide where he slept, what he ate and what challenges he faced across South America — leading to nights on the street, barefoot treks and stays in favelas

Assaf Kamar | 10.28.25

Israeli family adventures through Peru: from lush jungles to rainbow mountains and ancient wonders

A pre-draft family trip to Peru reveals dramatic landscapes—from the Amazon to Machu Picchu—and enduring Indigenous traditions; Between glaciers, jungles and sacred valleys, the journey becomes a deep connection to nature, culture and shared memory

Limor Zadok | 10.24.25

Israel's most beautiful viewpoints

From the Golan Heights to the Eilat Mountains, from the Gilboa Hills to Switzerland Forest – we turned to three travel experts to ask them to recommend their favorite viewpoints, where the scenery takes your breath away and the heart finds peace

Assaf Kamar | 10.12.25

Flying to Europe? EU launches new biometric border checks

The EU will begin rolling out its new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES), recording travelers’ faces and fingerprints — a first step toward the 2026 ETIAS visa program; Sri Lanka will also tighten entry rules with online pre-approval

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10.10.25

Soldiers and land mines: Israeli traveler explores one of the world’s most dangerous regions

At 19, Avi Rosenfeld has visited 62 countries, but his trip to mine-filled Nagorno-Karabakh under tight military escort was different: 'The scariest moment was seeing Iran’s flag across the border—so close to our greatest enemy'

Roy Elman | 10.06.25

Post-army trip is changing: Young Israelis seek identity abroad

The resilience generation turns travel into self-discovery, redefining Jewish-Israeli identity after war and showing unexpected wisdom and strength

Terry Newman | 10.01.25

דניאל וולפסון עם כוויות קור על הפנים לאחר ההעפלה לפסגה

Danielle Wolfson, first Israeli woman on Everest, summits Manaslu in push for 14 highest peaks

Danielle Wolfson continues her mission to climb the world’s 14 tallest peaks over 8,000 meters, reaching Manaslu this week despite harsh conditions and personal challenges

Asaf Rozen | 09.27.25

Israeli traveler explores the world’s largest Muslim nation—while keeping a secret

Young Israeli student sets out on her dream trip to Indonesia with her father, discovering private villas, rice fields, beach parties and village rituals—while learning that in the world’s largest Muslim nation, safety depends on who you tell the truth to

Assaf Kamar | 09.23.25

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