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Israel is surprising location for digital nomads

Likely to be one of the first countries to open its borders thanks to its world-leading vaccination drive, Israel could see an influx of working travelers who are no longer stuck in one place and will be eager for the next exotic destination

Uri Sharon , 13:46 , 02.20.21

Pandemic leaves Mideast travel with 'dismal' outlook for 2021

Tourism analyst says 'ever-changing restrictions' present the 'single biggest obstacle' for regional air travel in coming year, while Israel seeks to bypass problem by restricting flights for unvaccinated citizens who would need special permission to fly

Maya Margit/The Media Line , 18:55 , 02.19.21

Two 1,800-year-old sarcophagi discovered at Ramat Gan Safari Park

Workers unearth discovery during construction of new addition to park's wildlife hospital; experts date stone coffins back to Roman period and estimate were intended for people of high social status

Ynet , 11:08 , 02.18.21

Did archaeologists unearth world's oldest brewery in Egypt?

Beer factory found 450km from Cairo apparently dates back some 5,000 years, contains eight huge units that each held some 40 pottery basins used to heat up mixture of grains and water to produce beer for royal rituals

Reuters , 17:47 , 02.14.21

Israel plans to restart tourism for vaccinated travelers with Cyprus

Rivlin, who hosted his Cypriot counterpart, says there were 'understandings' on allowing the renewal of flights to the island nation for Green Pass-bearing Israelis; similar deal was struck with Greece last week

Reuters, Ynet , 14:31 , 02.14.21

IDF soldier finds rare 1,800-year-old coin during military drill

Ido Gardi awarded certificate for good citizenship after finding the rare artifact; on its obverse, the coin bears the head of Roman emperor Antoninus Pius and the reverse shows the Syrian Moon-god MEN

TPS , 21:47 , 02.09.21

Israel, Greece sign mutual tourism pact for citizens vaccinated against virus

Greek PM welcomes initiative that would allow 'Israeli tourists the opportunity to spend their holiday in Greece without any restrictions' and PM says 'will allow us to reopen the economy, but carefully'

Itamar Eichner , 20:35 , 02.08.21

Onscreen sightseeing: Visiting Israel's holy cities without leaving home

Jerusalem's Beit Avi Chai cultural center offers you an opportunity to walk through the streets of Tiberias, Safed and holy sites of Hebron despite the pandemic, without having to leave your house and completely free of charge

Yulia Karra , 13:08 , 02.08.21

A new era of travel: From the Grand Tour to vacations with purpose

We are witnessing a growing trend of tourists who want to turn the travel experience into one that is more meaningful than just seeing, touching, or speaking to the locals, and are instead searching for something that will leave a positive footprint

Uri Sharon , 11:03 , 02.08.21

New find off Haifa coast shows olive eating dates back 6,000 years

Site seen with concentration of thousands of pits that were not crushed attests to the fact that these olives were being prepared, archeologist Dafna Langgut says, adding that In order to eliminate their bitterness olives must be cured in saltwater

The Media Line , 14:39 , 02.03.21

Discovery offers glimpse into wardrobe of David and Solomon

First such sample of woven wool found with valuable dye made from mollusks dating to 1,000 B.C. unearthed in Timna Valley dig, used by priests and royalty, corroborating belief area was populated by elites

TPS , 11:43 , 01.31.21

By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque

Construction's foundations indicate the structure was built a generation after death of the Prophet Mohammad, following the Muslim conquest of Tiberias in the 7th century, making it one of the oldest mosques in the world

Associated Press , 22:52 , 01.28.21

Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge

UAE city promoted itself as the ideal pandemic vacation spot, but despite coronavirus infections surging to unprecedented heights, the Emirati tourist hub won't enter lockdown and can't afford to stand still

Associated Press , 16:39 , 01.19.21

Poor behavior giving Israeli tourists bad name in UAE

From overturning luxury jeeps to stealing light fittings and cooking in hotel rooms, some of 66,000 Israelis who flocked to Gulf state in a month have earned shocking reputation, with one local tour guide saying 'some just do not understand where they are'

Adam Kotev , 10:43 , 01.17.21

Israelis flock to Dubai, fleeing impending lockdown

Even despite the mandatory quarantine that awaits the travelers upon return, many Israelis still choose to exploit the loophole that allows those who purchased tickets before the start of the lockdown to board their flights

Itay Blumenthal , 22:45 , 01.07.21

Israel tentatively hopes for tourism revival by spring

Tourism Ministry plan includes adapting to coronavirus era across all areas pertaining to its activities as ministry chief says country 'beginning to see the light of day' and hopes to 'once again witness incoming tourism traffic, an important economic engine'

TPS , 12:59 , 01.03.21

Morocco aims to become tourism hotspot for Israelis

Tourism Minister Fettah Alaoui sees increasing Israeli visits as a challenge, promises Israelis will be safe during their visits, meanwhile the local Jewish community is already preparing to host Israeli tourists and expanding kosher options

Yaniv Halili , 18:42 , 01.02.21

Israel mulls outline to bring back foreign tourists in April

Visitors will be required to present a negative coronavirus test taken at least 72 hours before arrival and a health statement approved by immigration authorities; groups will be monitored through a dedicated phone app

Iris Lifshitz Klieger , 18:34 , 12.29.20

Archeologists spot in Israel milestone in evolution of human use of tools

Cobble bearing traces of mechanical alterations similar to those recorded on grinding tools predates any other evidence for grinding or abrasion by 150,000 years and even humans (homo sapiens) themselves

Itay Blumenthal , 18:53 , 12.27.20

Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked

Team of Israeli artisans managed to recreate the sacred hewn-stone flooring of the Jewish temple where - according to the New Testament - Jesus Christ went to for pilgrimage, study and to cast out its money-changers in anger

Reuters , 16:53 , 12.21.20

Traveling through time, darkness and silence to a Hasmonaean wonder

Outside an ancient fortress on the West Bank, an unassuming hole in the ground leads to a 12 meter high hall that was preserved for 2,000 years, from the time of the independent Jewish kingdom of Judea

Assaf Kamar , 19:14 , 12.18.20

Israeli airlines planning Morocco routes, with cheaper and shorter flights

North African country has long been favorite destination for Israeli groups, despite lack of direct flights; some 150,000 Israelis expected to visit each year, with Arkia, El Al and Israir all preparing to start flying to Casablanca before Passover

Ynet , 22:55 , 12.14.20

Tiberias excavation casts light on early Islamic-era life

Excavation in northern city reveals unique lifestyle of residential homes existing alongside light industry; discovery of clay molds, many unused and some decorated with Islamic and Jewish designs, could confirm candle industry

Itay Blumenthal , 16:24 , 12.13.20

Israel offers Yuletide cheer to beat the virus blues

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, several places in Israel are already planning their Christmas festivities, from the Mideast's biggest Xmas tree in Nazareth to Jaffa's crystal celebrations of Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger , 23:50 , 12.11.20

Hanukkah hits list: Top six places to visit safely during festival

From Lantern tours at Rosh HaNikra in northern Israel to guided tours of Ben-Gurion's Hut in the southern Kibbutz of Sde Boker, Ynet has combined the list of the best activities to do during this year's, pandemic-hit holiday

Iris Lifshitz Kliger , 14:11 , 12.10.20