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הלגונה הנסתרת בקו הונג
'An undiscovered place': The hidden lagoon and islands you didn’t know in Thailand
The dramatic limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay have yet to be discovered en masse by tourists, making this the perfect time to visit; just a short boat ride from Phuket lie Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai, old-world islands of quiet, calm and authenticity
Gilad Carmeli | 20:03 | 02.13.26
אקפסלורה 1 מול חופי איסלנד
$180,000 per couple: luxury cruise to visit 63 destinations across four continents
Over more than four months, the luxury ship Explora I will sail across four continents and dock at dozens of ports, including overnight stays, offering nine dining venues, cultural programs and onboard credits for shore experiences, all included in the fare
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 23:12 | 02.12.26
Ben Gurion Airport
For first time, free Shabbat public transport to Ben Gurion Airport launches with new Route
Route 711 of the 'Na'im Busofash' initiative will stop at Ben Gurion Airport en route between Shoham and Tel Aviv, funded by 12 local authorities; a Tel Aviv deputy mayor said municipalities are stepping in where the government has left a gap
Sivan Hilaie | 22:37 | 02.12.26
חוף אנס סורס ד'ארז'אן (Anse Source d'Argent), אי לה דיג, סיישל
Travel warning for paradise destination following chikungunya outbreak | How to protect yourself
The US CDC issues a travel warning following a chikungunya virus outbreak in the Seychelles; the exotic Indian Ocean destination is on Level 2 alert, travelers told to beware of mosquito bites
Asaf Rozen | 13:21 | 02.12.26
יגיש גפילטע? המלון בדמשק
Damascus hotel introduces kosher menu as Jewish visitors return to post-Assad Syria
Hotel in Syrian capital begins serving kosher food for Jewish expats returning to visit their homeland; 'Currently, they are bringing meat from America, but God willing, after Passover a ritual slaughterer will come'
Lior Ben Ari | 10:22 | 02.12.26
נעמי מול כוחות הג'י
The Israeli couple who fly a fighter jet just for fun
Instead of a fancy restaurant or romantic vacation, Naomi Edri surprised her partner with an unusual birthday present: a fighter jet flight over the Czech Republic; 20 minutes in the air, four G-forces – and much more adrenaline than most of us experience in a lifetime
Assaf Kramer | 09:03 | 02.11.26
מטוס איירבוס A321 Neo LR של ארקיע
Arkia names international chef Shahaf Shabtay to lead in-flight cuisine
After El Al teamed up with Assaf Granit, Arkia unveils its own culinary move, appointing chef Shahaf Shabtay to overhaul menus on long-haul flights, starting with New York, Thailand and Vietnam, and launching a special ‘chef on board’ flight
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:00 | 02.10.26
ישראלי במעצר, אילוסטרציה
Israeli tourists detained in Georgia over common medications
Routine drugs like cold medicine and antibiotics have landed Israelis in legal trouble at Georgian border checks, prompting a Foreign Ministry advisory; travelers face fines, detentions and entry bans for carrying banned or improperly documented pills
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10:57 | 02.10.26
״המעיינות החמים של וולדבורו״
Tourists traveled to paradise hot springs in Tasmania, only to learn AI made them up
Hundreds of travelers were drawn to fake mineral-rich hot springs created by AI and ranked among Tasmania’s best, only to discover on arrival that the idyllic site never existed
Roi Alman | 09:45 | 02.03.26
איה נאפה, קפריסין
One in eight tourists here is Israeli — and the price gap explains the surge
Some 590,000 Israelis visited Cyprus in 2025, a sharp increase over the previous year and making Israel the second largest tourism market in Cyprus; A price check for Passover and summer travel explains why more and more Israelis are choosing this nearby island
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11:47 | 02.02.26
דיילות
Flight attendants reveal what really happens in the sky
Flight attendants with millions of followers on social media share the unfiltered truth, from VIP jets and airline routines to hygiene and travel hacks; Their videos turn everyday flights into insights, including an Israeli voice sharing practical tips
Roy Elman | 00:29 | 02.02.26
תכל׳ס, לא צריך לצאת מהחדר
In Georgia’s snowy mountains, a glass‑walled hotel room becomes the view
Or Shohat, who burst into our lives on 'Beauty and the Geek',  jumped to Georgia for a vacation that looks like a postcard; After a trek in the mountains, he takes us into the room where the outside comes in without having to move from bed. And  you won't believe how much he paid for one night 
Assaf Kamar | 21:57 | 02.01.26
מטוס איירבוס A321 Neo LR של ארקיע
Under the radar: Arkia quietly flew charter flights to Morocco despite wartime ban
Despite a Shin Bet and Transportation Ministry ban since October 2023, Arkia has operated occasional charter flights to Morocco with special approvals, including recent flights carrying Israelis to a pilgrimage honoring Rabbi Yitzchak Abuchatzerah
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:48 | 02.01.26
מטוס של חברת ישראייר. החברה החלה במהלך שבסופו תפעיל גם מטוןסים רחבי גוף
Israir expands long-haul plans with new routes to Miami and Asia
Carrier says preparations underway to launch flights to New York and to destinations in East and Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and the Philippines
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:37 | 02.01.26
מטוס בואינג בואינג B777-200 של KLM
KLM resumes flights to Israel amid Middle East tensions
Airline says will restart Tel Aviv flights on Feb. 2 and 3 with adjusted schedule; from Feb. 1 through Feb. 6, carrier will also operate flights to Dubai, also with schedule adjustments
Reuters | 11:07 | 02.01.26
מפרץ הא לונג
Vietnam is the new buzz, not just for backpackers
From rice fields and quiet villages to emerald bays, massages, cocktails and big-city shopping, direct flights to Hanoi have made Vietnam more accessible than ever, and not just for backpackers
Nily Levin | 00:11 | 01.31.26
קיר JE T’AIME
Paris for lovers: Visit the city’s most romantic, sensual and unforgettable experiences
Ahead of Valentine's Day, Paris resident Elinor Agam has prepared a special list of romantic places in the City of Love: a candlelit space with red velvet covers for a private dinner for two, a palace of hedonism and sensuality on the outskirts of Montmartre, and an intimate cabaret on the Seine
Anat Lev-Adler | 18:59 | 01.30.26
מטוס איירבוס A321 Neo LR של ארקיע
Somalia blocks Arkia overflight after Israel recognizes Somaliland, risking Thailand route change
Arkia said that as part of routine international aviation procedures, airlines periodically submit requests for overflight permits on various routes; flagship carrier El Al said it does not currently expect changes to its Thailand flight route
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:54 | 01.29.26
מטוס של חברת איבריה אקספרס
European airlines extend Israel flight cancellations amid regional tensions
Iberia Express, Lufthansa Group, KLM and ITA Airways prolong suspension of night flights to Tel Aviv, citing ongoing security concerns in Middle East; carriers continue rerouting flights and adjusting operations across region
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 14:53 | 01.29.26
האלדוראדו עושה דרכה בין קרחונים כמו קודמותיה לפני מאה שנה
Stranded in Antarctica: 10 days aboard a sailboat at the edge of the world
Battered by three-meter waves and cyclone winds nearing 60 mph, an Israeli traveler joins a classic sailing vessel to experience Antarctica as early explorers did, not from a cruise buffet but from a tiny cabin, waiting for a narrow escape window from the frozen continent
Ido Lempert | 03:33 | 01.29.26
מטוס בואינג בואינג B777-200 של KLM
KLM reverses course, will not resume flights to Tel Aviv amid security concerns
Dutch airline cites regional instability and operational risks in decision to keep Tel Aviv route suspended, joining other major carriers adjusting schedules and avoiding Middle East airspace
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:10 | 01.28.26
חדר עם שירותים עם דלת שקופה
'Don't want to see my husband naked on the toilet': hotels face backlash over glass bathroom doors
Once a standard feature, solid bathroom doors are disappearing from hotel rooms; guests worldwide are pushing back against glass walls and sliding doors that offer little privacy, citing discomfort, noise and odors
Roi Alman | 01:42 | 01.28.26
מעיין עין ספיר
Hidden natural springs and swim spots discovered across Israel
From a spring hidden inside a cave in the Jerusalem hills, through a natural pool in the heart of Haifa, to an inviting lagoon between Ashdod and Ashkelon – we introduce you to lesser‑known spots where you can take a refreshing dip 
Assaf Kamar | 13:25 | 01.26.26
על אומגה מעל הג'ונגל
Zip lines over the jungle and a night with mice: the wildest trek I’ve ever done
'Contrary to expectations, I was truly scared': Veteran traveler Assaf Kamar did not know what awaited him on an extreme journey in northern Laos, where soaring above rainforest, sleeping in a treetop house and a night with local rodents became a test of nerve
Assaf Kamar | 10:57 | 01.26.26
The most perfect spot in Africa
The romantic spot in Africa that amazed this Israeli adventurer
Omri Cohen and his partner Amit arrived at the Riemvasmaak Hot Springs in South Africa, and one couple’s dip in the heart of the desert became the most powerful moment of an 80-day journey through the continent; 'This is not a place you pass by chance'
Assaf Kamar | 15:55 | 01.25.26
מטוס בואינג בואינג B777-200 של KLM
Another airline suspends flights to Israel amid rising security tensions
After KLM and the Lufthansa Group, Italy’s ITA Airways announces a temporary suspension of overnight flights to Israel, citing heightened security tensions in the Middle East, while Israeli airports continue operating normally
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 22:28 | 01.24.26
העיר נוסנטרה (Nusantara), אינדונזיה
Can we visit? Indonesia builds a brand new capital from scratch
Indonesia is racing to replace polluted, sinking Jakarta with Nusantara, a futuristic capital meant to house millions; funding cuts, political hesitation and environmental criticism are raising fears the city could become a ghost capital
Amnon Direktor | 20:13 | 01.23.26
שקנאים בבריכות מעגן מיכאל
10 unforgettable routes along Israel National Trail
As the Israel National Trail entered its fourth decade, these ten short and scenic routes showcase the country’s diverse landscapes, from Galilee’s green peaks and the Yarkon River to the Negev’s golden dunes, perfect for families and casual hikers
Gilad Carmeli | 15:48 | 01.23.26
מאוריציוס. עיצוב מקורי ומקסים לבתי המלון והריזורטים. בתצלום: מלון C Mauritius Palmar
Almost paradise: seven days in Mauritius
A long journey leads to Mauritius in the southern Indian Ocean, but the payoff is worth it; this lush tropical island offers warm weather, dramatic landscapes and a refreshing escape, especially during the Northern Hemisphere winter
Tzvika Burg | 14:08 | 01.23.26
בואינג 777 של EVA Air
EVA air captain suspended after assaulting first officer during taxi at LAX
The dispute began over taxi speed on a Boeing 777 at LAX, escalated into a physical attack and still did not stop the flight, prompting internal discipline and a separate investigation by aviation regulators
Asaf Rozen | 09:22 | 01.22.26
המבצע של ריינאייר - נגד מאסק
‘The big idiot sale’: Ryanair mocks Elon Musk after takeover jibe
After Elon Musk floated buying Ryanair to oust its ‘idiot’ CEO, the airline fired back with a satirical seat sale aimed at Musk, escalating a public feud over Starlink, fuel costs and airline ownership rules
Asaf Rozen | 08:20 | 01.21.26
השינויים בדרך למטוס
Passover 2026 travel boom: Flight prices drop up to 26% as early bookings surge
With a stronger shekel against the dollar and increased airline capacity, Israelis are locking in affordable vacation packages early for Passover and planning longer vacations; Demand surges for Dubai, Budapest, the US and Thailand.
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:30 | 01.19.26
הכפר הציורי סיישאל
After millions of reviews, this is the trendiest destination for 2026
Based on more than 8 million traveler reviews, TripAdvisor names Portugal’s Madeira the world’s top trending destination for 2026, while Bali ranks as the best overall; Israel again fails to place in any category
Asaf Rozen | 14:26 | 01.18.26
מבקרים בהר החרמון בסוף השבוע
First major snowfall draws thousands to Mount Hermon after two years of war | Watch
More than 60 centimeters of snow piled up at the summit, boosting tourism in the north after difficult years, though skiing remains closed and advance reservations are still required due to capacity limits
Yair Kraus | 13:28 | 01.18.26
מפעלי שיאומי בבייג'ינג
Forget the Great Wall: Xiaomi factory becomes one of China’s hottest tourist attractions
Tours of Xiaomi’s factory near Beijing have turned into a national craze, with monthlong waiting lists and scalpers charging $300 for tickets; behind the hype lies a deeper story about China’s shift from low-cost manufacturing to global innovation
Zeev Avrahami | 22:16 | 01.17.26
המלון הראשון על הירח
Not science fiction: the plan to build the first hotel on the moon
This is no distant futuristic vision: if plans stay on track, guests could check in to a lunar hotel as early as 2032; how much would it cost, and what would visitors actually be able to do there?
Roy Elman | 04:43 | 01.15.26
לופטהנזה
Lufthansa Group to cancel night flights to Israel 'due to the situation in the Middle East'
Under the revised schedule, Lufthansa and its group airlines — SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings — will operate only daytime flights to and from Tel Aviv from Thursday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 19
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 21:31 | 01.14.26
שלג רב באתר החרמון
Planning a snowy getaway? Here’s what a Mount Hermon weekend will cost
Mount Hermon is set to open to visitors Thursday without skiing, but those planning a weekend in the north will find little availability near the site, more options farther south and unsurprisingly steep prices
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 13:57 | 01.14.26
מפל קומראן במראה שומט לסת
Flood hunters track storms to capture the brief awakening of the Qumran waterfall
After hours of anticipation and radar analysis, flood chasers watched in awe as mist rose from the canyon and the first wave thundered down the cliffs in a rare, fleeting desert spectacle
Assaf Kamar | 09:52 | 01.14.26
חופשה למבוגרים בלבד
No clothes, plenty of sex: The world’s 10 boldest resorts
Clothes stay in the suitcase and inhibitions at the airport as Fodor’s unveils its ranking of the world’s top 10 sex and lifestyle resorts: from a naturist haven in Bali to a BDSM loft in the heart of Amsterdam, redefining freedom
Asaf Rozen | 04:47 | 01.11.26
מפל נא מואנג 2
Another tragedy at deadly waterfall: French tourist dies while taking selfie in Thailand
Na Muang 2 waterfall on Thailand’s Koh Samui has claimed another victim as a 22-year-old French tourist slipped while taking photos, plunged from a cliff and died, while girlfriend survived after grabbing a tree branch
Asaf Rozen | 13:43 | 01.08.26
המים הצלולים של מאוריציוס
The airlift to the East: hottest destinations for escaping the Israeli winter
With direct flights, connections, vacation packages and organized tours, winter travel to the Far East is more accessible than ever, with warm-weather destinations and a wide range of price
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 13:35 | 01.07.26
דאקה בירת בנגלדש. לא יעד נוצץ, בלשון המעטה
Not an Instagram hotspot: Inside the Muslim country Israelis are barred from visiting
Traveling on a foreign passport and concealing his Israeli identity, David joined a sensitive UN mission in Bangladesh and discovered a country full of relentless noise, spicy food and stark contrasts between poverty and luxury, far from any standard tourist trail
Assaf Kamar | 05:59 | 01.06.26
ליטל בל
She quit high-tech to fly high: An El Al flight attendant on safety, service and setting limits
Lital Bell left her high-tech job to pursue a childhood dream, only to find that life in the skies is not always glamorous; Lital Bell uses TikTok to answer passengers’ unspoken questions, from overnight flights to midair flirting and carry-on bags
Roy Elman | 11:27 | 01.04.26
פריז ב-26% הנחה
This Israeli airline is offering 26% discount on flights in honor of 2026
Paris for $243 or London for $339 at Arkia, to welcome the New Year with a winter sale that cuts prices deeply: Here are all the details 
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:42 | 12.31.25
סומלילנד
‘I walked freely with an Israeli passport’: an Israeli on daily life in Somaliland and pirate threats
Israeli entrepreneur recounts years spent living and working in little-known Somaliland, describing business opportunities, daily life and why he felt safe on land despite the threat of piracy at sea
Sharon Kidon | 19:13 | 12.30.25
תיירת משקיפה על נוף העיר טירנה
Don’t get taken for a ride: the best-value travel destinations for 2026
As familiar hotspots grow more expensive, new alternatives step in; we checked where you can fly in 2026, from Batumi instead of Mykonos to Bucharest instead of Prague, and enjoy a similar experience at a far lower cost
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:52 | 12.30.25
הנרי רייס, ותיק נורמנדי בן 98, מקבל נשיקה מקייטי אשבי, מייסדת והסולנית הראשית של להקת D-Day Darlings, עם פתיחת ספירת 80 הימים לקראת יום הניצחון באירופה (VE Day 80) ביוזמת SSAFA – עמותת הכוחות המזוינים הוותיקה ביותר בבריטניה – באולם רויאל אלברט הול בלונדון, 17 בפברואר 2025.
When joy and humanity meet the lens: 30 heartwarming moments from 2025
Amid war, hardship and uncertainty, small moments of joy still broke through in 2025
AP | 23:48 | 12.29.25
איביזה. לא רק מסיבות, גם חופים שווים
Israeli airlines expand summer 2026 routes with new flights to Europe, Asia and US
The updated schedules include first-ever routes, renewed services and added frequencies, with airlines responding to record demand for leisure travel and expanding their fleets for longer-haul destinations
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:20 | 12.29.25
ברברה מהאוויר, סומלילנד
Somaliland, the destination you never thought of visiting and what awaits Israeli travelers there
After Israel’s recognition, the self-declared African state is drawing curiosity rather than crowds, offering adventurous Israeli travelers a rare mix of safety, history and an off-the-map experience
Roi Alman | 02:22 | 12.29.25
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The culinary charms of Israel’s most laid-back town in the south
Surrounded by desert and wide-open spaces, Mitzpe Ramon has become a quiet haven of calm and freedom, as the southern town nears its 70th anniversary, we explore new restaurants and galleries alongside longtime favorites still worth revisiting
Amir Kaminer | 02:31 | 12.27.25
נגה וגיא ליד טרסות האורז ומערכות המים המזינות אותi
‘Honeymoon before the wedding’: two voices, one journey on Bali and beyond
Before the canopy, before life locks into schedules, Noga and Guy flew to Bali and declared an early honeymoon; what began as a brief escape became a shared travel diary, written in two voices across temples, volcanoes and the sea
Noga Cohen Sadikler, Guy Melamed | 09:29 | 12.25.25
בקרוב שוב בנתב"ג
TAP Air Portugal to resume Tel Aviv flights in March 2026
After halting service following October 7, TAP will return to Israel with five weekly Lisbon-Tel Aviv flights and competitive fares from $176; airline's return reignites price competition with El Al ahead of peak travel seasons
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:35 | 12.23.25
שנה חדשה, תקוות חדשות
Cheaper flights, new destinations: Israeli tourism trends for 2026
Airfares are set to drop in 2026 as flight supply outpaces demand, with hotel prices in Israel also falling; Eshet Tours highlights Greece, the Balkans, Central Asia, Morocco and the Far East as top destinations in a shifting travel landscape
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:31 | 12.22.25
חוגגים עם סנטה
We couldn’t believe it was an apartment – inside Christmas dazzling grotto in Israel
In a Nazareth apartment, a stunning Christmas grotto fills the home with thousands of lights, statues and cheer; 'It all started ten years ago in a small corner of the apartment, with a standard Christmas tree,' says Michael Haddad, whose home now draws visitors like a holiday exhibit
Assaf Kamar | 13:18 | 12.22.25
מטוס של חברת איזיג'ט
‘Just tired,’ family told staff; passengers say dead woman was boarded on London bound flight
Days before the end of 2025, a routine easyJet flight from Malaga to London turned into one of the year’s strangest aviation stories after passengers said an 89 year old British woman was boarded in a wheelchair while already dead
Asaf Rozen | 17:43 | 12.21.25
צריכים להישאר דרוכים ומוכנים לתנועה בכל רגע נתון
Inside the storm: the Israeli filmmaker chasing America’s deadliest tornadoes
With little warning, Dan Lior drops everything to chase supercell storms across Tornado Alley, describing the beauty, danger and grueling reality behind weeks on the road filming nature at its most extreme
Assaf Kamar | 12:34 | 12.21.25
מזוודת טרולי
Along with Sudan, Iran and North Korea: why travel insurance for Israel is vanishing from US markets
As millions of Americans plan to travel abroad for the holidays, leading insurance providers are quietly excluding Israel from coverage, despite being a popular destination for Christian pilgrims and tourists
Amir Bogen | 19:55 | 12.20.25
עין כרם
24 hours in Jerusalem: from morning strolls to late-night bar
Breakfast in the heart of the pedestrian mall, a city tour on an open-top bus, a laser show from the Armon Hanatziv promenade and a new bar-restaurant to end the night — a packed itinerary for a full day of fun in Jerusalem
Hanit Rikan | 11:51 | 12.20.25
חג המולד בכיכר השעון ביפו
Israel prepares for 40,000 Christian pilgrims for Christmas
Nazareth’s Christmas processions draw thousands each year, while a Christmas market in Acre’s Old City adds to holiday tourism, part of Israel’s broader effort to revive religious travel following the Gaza war and a return of international visitors
ynet Global | 16:18 | 12.19.25
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