Travel
חוף עמוס בתיירים באיביזה. למקומיים מתחיל להימאס
‘Everywhere you look, tourists’: Ibiza locals protest overtourism
Young residents say soaring rents, strained infrastructure and mass tourism are pushing locals out, warning that ‘the island is no longer for them’
Asaf Rosen | 13:46 | 09.01.26
מטוס של חברת בריסל איירליינס, בקרוב שוב בנתב"ג
Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over Israel flights
Belgian union says airline broke an agreement to staff Tel Aviv flights with volunteers only and warns any protest action would target Israel routes exclusively
Itamar Eichner | 13:40 | 09.01.26
מטוס איירבוס A380-800 של קוואנטס ממריא מנמל התעופה הבינלאומי בסידני בדרכו לדובאי
Up to 853 passengers: the rise and fall of the Airbus A380 superjumbo
Qantas will retire its A380s four years early amid rising maintenance costs and parts shortages, joining other airlines scaling back the superjumbo; yet 196 remain in service; the A380 was built to reshape commercial aviation
Reuters, Asaf Rosen | 12:44 | 09.01.26
מטוס נוחת בחוף מָאִי-קָאו, פוקט
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for Israelis to 30 days
The new rules take effect Sept. 15, halving the current 60-day stay; travelers entering earlier keep the period granted on arrival, while 30-day extensions will remain possible
Itamar Eichner | 09:07 | 09.01.26
להרגיש את החופש בין ראש השנה לסוכות
Israelis top Cyprus tourist spending at 174 euros a day
Israeli visitors stayed just 3.9 days on average in June, but spent more per day than any other group in the data; by July, they made up one in five tourists on the island
Asaf Rosen | 08:26 | 09.01.26
עומס בנתב"ג
After August chaos, Ben Gurion Airport braces for Jewish High Holidays travel surge
About 2.5 million passengers are expected at Ben Gurion in September, with roughly 100,000 travelers and 600 flights on the busiest days as the airport adds staff and reinforces operations following August’s severe disruptions and delays
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:56 | 08.31.26
עומס תיירים בחוף באלוס שבאי כרתים
‘This is hell’: Crete’s picture-perfect Balos Beach goes viral for all the wrong reasons
Footage viewed more than 940,000 times shows tourists packed around the famous lagoon at peak season, as local authorities weigh reservations and visitor limits to protect one of western Crete’s most fragile natural attractions
Asaf Rosen | 10:54 | 08.31.26
מטוסים של יוניטד
United Airlines to resume Tel Aviv-San Francisco flights in March 2027
The three-times-weekly nonstop service will restart March 28, reconnecting Israel with Silicon Valley and offering more business-class seats between the cities than any rival, the airline says
News Agencies | 13:25 | 08.30.26
פקחים מקומיים מסיירים בחוף פאטונג שבפוקט
Phuket residents target Israeli tourists, demand 15-day stay limit
About 150 residents protested in Patong calling for tougher oversight of foreign visitors, while Israeli arrivals to Phuket jumped 52% in a year and more than 1,200% since 2019
Itamar Eichner | 09:29 | 08.30.26
נועה בן בדיסנילנד פריז
‘She speaks Hebrew?’ Meet Disneyland Paris’ Israeli princess
Israeli performer Noa Ben reveals what it takes to work as a Disney princess in Paris, from auditions and acting to preserving the magic, and recalls the surprise of Israeli visitors when the character they met suddenly began speaking Hebrew
Sharon Kidon | 07:47 | 08.29.26
מאור צברי ובן זוגה טל לאחר הצעת הנישואים
Israeli couple’s Dolomites proposal turns into viral Israel-Palestinian clash
Moments after getting engaged in the Dolomites, Maor Tzabari and her partner asked a stranger to take their photo; an exchange over Israel and Palestine soured the encounter, which later erupted into competing viral videos
Sivan Hilaie | 17:53 | 08.27.26
עומס בנתב"ג
Ben Gurion travel nightmare: which airlines kept passengers waiting longest?
More than 1,850 flights departed between Aug. 19 and 25, but only 6.7% left within 15 minutes of schedule; Terminal 3 averaged 94-minute delays, while Blue Bird Airways reached 2 hours and 40 minutes
Hofit Cohen Ulay, Calcalist | 12:11 | 08.27.26
מוניות באתונה
‘Pay 600 euros’: Israeli family says Athens taxi ride became a robbery
Greek police say the driver threatened the family, refused to release their luggage and forced them to hand over 600 euros; he has been arrested and is also under investigation over a second tourist complaint
Asaf Rozen | 16:39 | 08.26.26
אוקסנה דבורקין עברה להתגורר ב ערבה והאישה הראשונה ב צוות ה סיירים מחלצת נהגים בדרכם ל אילת
She survived October 7. Now she rescues stranded drivers in the desert
Now based in the Arava, Oksana Dvorkin has become Netivei Israel’s first female service-patrol driver, helping families stranded on Highway 90 with breakdowns, fuel shortages and roadside emergencies
Ilana Curiel | 12:54 | 08.26.26
שוטר תאילנדי
Thailand revokes Israeli’s visa after Koh Samui zoo dispute
The move follows a probe into claims that 500,000 baht was offered for information leading to harm against the park’s French manager, as Thailand warns foreign tourists they could face deportation for breaking the law
Itamar Eichner | 12:22 | 08.26.26
טיול אמור להיות כיף, אבל לפעמים זה מה שקורה
Why great friends can make terrible travel partners, and 9 other vacation mistakes
Even seasoned travelers overload itineraries, trust social media too much or book hotels without checking the location; here are 10 common mistakes that can spoil a trip and how to avoid them
Asaf Rosen | 09:49 | 08.26.26
מטוס נוחת בחוף מָאִי-קָאו, פוקט
Thailand threatens visa revocations as Israeli tourists face fresh scrutiny
Thailand is stepping up scrutiny of foreign tourists, with Israelis named in several local reports; after complaints and incidents in Phuket and Koh Samui, the tourism minister warned that lawbreakers could face visa revocation and deportation
Itamar Eichner | 10:14 | 08.25.26
מטוס איירבוס A321 Neo LR של ארקיע
Arkia diversion strands 50 Israelis overnight in Albania
An Arkia flight to Montenegro was diverted to Albania, forcing passengers to travel by bus; About 50 missed the return flight after a border confrontation delayed their bus and were later flown home on a special flight
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07:34 | 08.25.26
החילוץ הגיע. איימי בדרך לאמבולנס
‘I didn’t want to die alone on the trail’: Runner documents terrifying snakebite ordeal
Australian tourist Amy Lecons was trail running alone in Albania when a venomous snake bit her ankle; unable to explain her location to emergency operators, she filmed the ordeal, contacted her doctor father and eventually reached a hospital for antivenom treatment
Asaf Rosen | 04:57 | 08.25.26
The Chengdu event
Israel revives China tourism push with first influencer event in three years
Chengdu gathering brings Chinese media and creators together as Israel seeks to rebuild tourism ties ahead of 35 years of diplomatic relations in 2027
ynet Global | 09:31 | 08.24.26
איירבוס A321 של חברת אמריקן איירליינס
Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight to Dallas
Crew contains lithium-battery blaze as smoke filled the cabin; pilot reported several possible burns before the plane landed safely
Asaf Rozen | 22:14 | 08.23.26
קברניט טל מדוצקי ומנהל הצי נועם אדר מעניקים לאדר מדוצקי את דרגות הקברניט
Arkia’s first female jet captain is following in the footsteps of her father
Adar Madutzky becomes the first woman at Arkia certified to captain a jet, while she and her father Tal also become the airline’s first father-daughter pair serving simultaneously as captains
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 20:17 | 08.23.26
עומס בנתב"ג
Ben Gurion Airport unveils fixes after chaos, but holiday disruption fears are far from over
The airport authority is recruiting and training new staff and sending managers into frontline shifts, while the union warns of a shortage of up to 500 workers as Rosh Hashanah approaches
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Meir Turgeman | 11:18 | 08.23.26
applause
From landing applause to mile-high sex: Travel’s strangest habits
Georgians clap most after landing, cruise lines battle rubber-duck and mattress trends, while surveys reveal travelers’ strangest rituals
Shahar Ilan, Calcalist | 19:18 | 08.22.26
לוח טיסות נתב"ג
Maximum chaos: Ben Gurion ranks world’s most disrupted airport
Flightradar24 gives Israel’s main airport a maximum 5.0 disruption score as delays, cancellations and baggage chaos continue
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Roy Elman | 10:06 | 08.21.26
עומסים חריגים בנתב"ג, טרמינל 3
Behind the congestion and lost luggage at Ben Gurion Airport: Lots of work and no manpower
While frustrated passengers look out the plane window and see a pile of luggage that no one is loading, a struggle is taking place behind the scenes in which the porters claim extreme overload resulting from a constant shortage of manpower
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Nina Fox | 20:44 | 08.19.26
A favorite among American tourists; Scotland
Europe’s heat is fueling a ‘coolcation’ boom, and Scotland is cashing in
Flight bookings to Scotland are up 15% as travelers seek cooler weather, while heat waves reshape tourism across Europe
Roy Elman | 11:59 | 08.19.26
מטוס של חברת טוס איירווייז
Passengers trapped for hours on planes as Ben Gurion Airport delays worsen
Travelers report hours-long waits aboard grounded flights as slot fears, US military traffic and Greek airspace congestion disrupt departures
Hofit Cohen Olai, Calcalist | 07:50 | 08.19.26
בואינג 787 של יונייטד איירליינס
New York flight competition returns: when can you fly for under $1,000?
United and Delta resume Tel Aviv service in September, adding capacity to a route long dominated by Israeli carriers; December fares already dip below $1,000, while holiday-season tickets remain far more expensive
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:33 | 08.18.26
תורים בנתב"ג בעקבות ההסלמה
As Israel’s skies reopen, Ben Gurion Airport is packed again — and the delays are back
Foreign carriers are returning and fares are beginning to fall, but only 28% of flights this month have arrived on time, with average delays topping 78 minutes as airport officials, airlines and industry executives dispute what is driving the disruption
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 13:13 | 08.18.26
פלג נחל דן
Northern Israel’s best summer dips, just steps from the road
Northern Israel remains far quieter than before the war, creating a rare chance to rediscover shaded corners, icy streams and overgrown trails, including a winery where visitors can drink with their feet in the water
Assaf Kamar | 06:34 | 08.17.26
בקווקז הגבוה
Discover Azerbaijan: from glittering Baku to the wild Caucasus Mountains
From Baku’s glittering streets to the wild Caucasus Mountains, Azerbaijan offers dramatic landscapes, ancient villages and a thriving Jewish community, alongside warm ties with Israel and a rich mix of cultures
Tali Stein | 08:18 | 08.14.26
מטוס "ראשון לציון" של אל על
El Al scraps planned Hanoi flights ‘at Shin Bet request’
The airline says Israeli security authorities refused final approval for the Vietnam route despite earlier preliminary clearance, forcing it to cancel the launch two months before service was due to begin
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:40 | 08.13.26
עומס נוסעים בנתב"ג
Ben Gurion Airport delays nearly double in two weeks as passenger traffic surges
Two weeks ago, only a third of Ben Gurion Airport flights left on time; daily traffic has since topped 100,000, while average delays jumped from 40 to 74.3 minutes and cancellations rose; which airlines and destinations fare worst?
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07:34 | 08.13.26
תורים בנתב"ג בעקבות ההסלמה
Ben Gurion Airport enforces new baggage limits amid summer travel crush
Bags are now accepted only three hours before departure, a change that mainly affects Israeli airlines and has already contributed to lost luggage and longer waits, while parking congestion adds to the pressure on passengers
Hofit Cohen Azoulay, Calcalist | 12:06 | 08.12.26
ג'ייק ויזננט
El Capitan speed-climbing record holder Jake Whisenant dies in fall at 30
Whisenant set a speed record on Yosemite’s Lurking Fear route and climbed The Nose twice in one day in May; his childhood friend remembers him as 'fearless, but with a gentle soul'
Asaf Rosen | 20:51 | 08.11.26
מירה דורנבוש
Dream island vacation turns into a nightmare: ‘A masked man was standing next to our bed’
Mira Dorenbosch says a masked man stood beside her bed, threatened her and her husband and demanded his Rolex before fleeing with a Hermès bag; the couple now wonders whether someone knew what valuables they had
Asaf Rosen | 14:21 | 08.11.26
טרקלין ה-VIP החדש של Jetex ולים בנתב"ג
Luxury VIP lounge opens at Ben Gurion Airport: How much will it cost you to get in?
The new Jetex and Layam’s lounge in Terminal 3 offers Israeli cuisine, desserts, work areas and a bar, with free entry for eligible premium travelers and American Express cardholders, or paid access
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:50 | 08.11.26
מטוס אייר אינדיה לאחר שנקלע למערבולת אוויר
After horror flight full of turbulence injures 17, Air India captain said to test positive for drugs
The captain underwent drug screening after AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi lost about 300 feet and left 17 people injured; both pilots have been temporarily removed from duty, while Air India says it has not received the test results and no positive finding has been officially confirmed
Asaf Rosen | 19:58 | 08.09.26
מטוס סאן דור
‘Where are Mom and Dad?’: Remember when a 4-year-old was left behind at Ben Gurion Airport?
In summer 2008, a family boarded a flight to Paris believing all 5 children were with them — only to learn 40 minutes after takeoff that their youngest daughter was still wandering Ben Gurion Airport alone; revisit the extraordinary chain of failures
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 10:07 | 08.09.26
סליחה, אפשר לפתוח את הדלת בבקשה
Two women miss flight, then run after plane as it is pushed back from gate | Watch
The passengers ran onto the apron at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, one dragging a trolley bag, forcing ground crews to halt pushback before police removed them from the restricted area
Asaf Rosen | 21:50 | 08.08.26
יפעת מדר אחרי חזרתה ארצה
Post-army trip to Africa turns into 11-day fight for survival
Former infantry instructor Ifat Madar set out on a one-day trek in an African nature reserve but got lost without food, surrounded by wild animals and poisonous plants; after 11 days and crossing into another country, she was found safe and well
Oded Kramer, Itzik Shasho | 13:50 | 08.08.26
מתבגרים בחופש
‘But everyone’s going’: Should you let your teen travel with friends?
A trip to Eilat or a week abroad with friends has become a rite of passage for many Israeli teens; Parents and experts explain how they balanced anxiety with trust, prepared for emergencies and helped their children gain independence safely
Nirit Zuk | 05:44 | 08.08.26
בקרוב: התחלה של תחרות אל היעד הפופולרי
These are the 8 cheapest days to fly in the coming weeks
As children return to school, the best flight deals can be found from Sept. 1 until the days before Rosh Hashanah, with fares to Greece from $130 and Burgas from $245
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 15:30 | 08.05.26
מבט אווירי על הקרקעית היבשה של אגם ברנה
Instagram-famous Lake des Brenets nearly dries up after heat waves and drought
Months of scarce rainfall and three consecutive heat waves have left tourist boats stranded on the cracked lakebed, halted cruises and raised fears that the summer season on the Swiss-French border is already lost
Reuters | 02:43 | 08.05.26
מטיילת משקיפה על גגותיה הציוריים של טאלין, בירת אסטוניה
The world’s best country to relocate to in 2026 isn’t what you think
Estonia beat Singapore, Malaysia and Portugal in an index ranking 192 countries on economic, social and security factors; what put it in first place, and where did Israel rank?
Asaf Rozen | 02:33 | 08.05.26
תל ואביב וירושלים
Jerusalem outranks Tel Aviv in global tourism ranking
Jerusalem placed 48th among 200 cities and reached the global top 10 for culture and history, while Tel Aviv ranked 120th overall and near the bottom for visitor experience
Asaf Rosen | 13:50 | 08.04.26
המקלחון של המדריך דווקא היה בגודל סביר. אילוסטרציה
Italy vacation ends in court over tiny shower and planning failures
A family that booked an organized tour of Rome and southern Italy sued over alleged flaws, including a 60-by-60-centimeter shower, heavy Easter crowds and poor planning; the court partially upheld the claim
Lital Dubrovitsky | 11:05 | 08.04.26
וויטני לין רגע לפני שהורדה מהמטוס
Mama, don't preach: Evangelist kicked off Alaska Airlines flight
Florida evangelist Whitney Lynn was escorted from a delayed flight after addressing passengers in the cabin; the airline said her behavior concerned the crew and travelers, while she described the incident as ‘spiritual warfare’
Asaf Rozen | 19:25 | 08.03.26
עומס נוסעים בנתב"ג
Ben Gurion Airport’s busiest stretch begins as August travel surges
Five peak days could bring nearly 100,000 travelers each as new routes launch, US carriers stay away and Eilat flights expand; 2.6 million passengers expected in August
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:41 | 08.03.26
מטוס של חברת קונדור איירליינס
Condor returns to Israel after 70 years with daily Tel Aviv-Frankfurt flights
German airline’s first scheduled flight landed at Ben Gurion Airport at full capacity; Air Haifa announces new Thessaloniki route, Ethiopian Airlines adds flights as TAP again postpones its return
Hofit Cohen Olai, Calcalist | 18:08 | 08.02.26
בובה באי הבובות (Island of the Dolls), האתר המזוהה עם סיפורו של דון חוליאן סנטנה בררה (Don Julián Santana Barrera), סמוך למקסיקו סיטי, מקסיקו
10 bizarre places around the world that look AI-generated but are completely real
An island covered in decaying dolls, a lake that turns pink, a river that changes color and a crater burning in the desert are among the surreal destinations that seem invented but genuinely exist
Assaf Rozen | 12:35 | 08.02.26
מטוסי תדלוק אמריקניים בנתב"ג
10 more US refueling jets headed to Ben Gurion Airport, expected to lead to more flight delays
They will join the over 30 refueling aircraft already parked at the airport; They are creating an unusual load, with delays of more than an hour on average, and two hours for luggage; The fear: Disruptions will get worse at height of summer travel
Hofit Cohen Azulay/Calcalist | 01:43 | 08.02.26
לגלות את חבל טירול
Three valleys, glaciers and free attractions: How to travel Tyrol on a budget
While parts of Europe swelter, snow and glaciers still cover the peaks of Austria’s Tyrol region; Travel expert Hila Mor Alon explains where to stay, what not to miss and how regional guest cards can unlock free cable cars, pools and family attractions
Hila Mor Alon | 12:21 | 08.01.26
קו ראנג
A week on a yacht among secret islands: Thailand as you’ve never seen It before
There is the Thailand of Phuket, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan, and then there is another Thailand: quiet, almost hidden, defined by small islands, empty beaches, and sails catching the wind
Arik Rozental | 03:11 | 08.01.26
תמר צזנה על רקע הקרוואן
Two months in an RV: Crossing America and stopping only for Shabbat
Tamar Cesana and her partner, Benaya, are spending nearly two months crossing the US by RV; from snowy mountains to deserts and endless highways, they are testing travel and their relationship with little room to escape
Assaf Kamar | 09:47 | 07.31.26
הדמייה של מטוס ה-Z4 של JetZero
JetZero’s manta ray-shaped aircraft moves closer to reality with potential $3 billion financing
The American startup says its blended-wing Z4 could use up to 50% less fuel while offering a wider cabin and longer range; a full-scale demonstrator is expected to fly in 2027, with commercial production targeted for 2030
Asaf Rosen | 03:33 | 07.31.26
Avner Rinot, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel's urban nature survey coordinator and ecology surveyor, and his wife, Maya, during a pre-wedding photo shoot at Jerusalem's Gazelle Valley Park, where they first met
Say ‘I do’ to the view: Israel’s dreamiest wedding photo spots
Whether the mood is rustic, adventurous, urban or wild, these scenic spots offer far more than a pretty background — they create an experience couples will remember long after the wedding
ynet Global | 10:48 | 07.30.26
מטוס איירבוס A350-1000ULR של קוואנטס נוחת בנמל התעופה טולמרין במלבורן לאחר טיסת מסירה שנמשכה 19 שעות ו-13 דקות
24 hours without landing: Qantas jet completes marathon test flight
The specially adapted Airbus A350-1000ULR flew 23,075 kilometers from Melbourne to Toulouse as more than 3.6 million people followed online, marking a major step toward direct 20-hour flights from Sydney to London and New York
Reuters | 13:38 | 07.29.26
החוף היפים בעולם שבהם לא תצטרכו בגד ים
Bare-it-all escapes: The world’s best nude beaches, from hidden coves to major resorts
Hundreds of beaches around the world allow nude bathing legally or tolerate it, but only 25 made CNN's best nude beaches list; The chosen beaches are located in all corners of the world, but not the Israeli beach that was on last year's list
Roy Elman | 11:39 | 07.29.26
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