ISRAEL TRAVEL & ADVENTURE BLOG
Israel is one of the world’s oldest travel destinations, attracting millions of tourists annually. Everyone from Moses to Mark Twain has dreamed of coming here. Nowadays, travelers come in droves, almost magnetically, to this land still considered holy by countless millions.
The appeal of Israel’s ancient and holy past could be much more than a lesson in history. While Jerusalem is a dazzling amalgam of past and present, the whole country is an amazing variety of wonders from Mt. Masada to the Negev desert to the beaches of Eilat. There are lots of different opportunities to have incredible experiences like surfing, skiing, climbing, tasting wine, riding horses, floating in the Dead Sea, going & enjoying a club in Tel-Aviv or enjoying modern theater…and that’s just the start!
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We want you to get the most out of your trip to the Holy Land, so here is our Travel Guide, full of all the information you’ll need to know while in Israel
Israel Distance Map
DISTANCES BETWEEN MAIN CITIES IN ISRAEL Israel is a small country, in some parts of it crossing the country from east to west can take less than an hour's drive, while driving all the way from the northern border to the southern can take between 8 to 10 hours.
Weather
CLIMATE Israel is a subtropical region with a hot and dry summer period and a cold and semi-wet to wet winter period. Israel's climate is varied, offering the visitor winter choices between skiing on Mt. Hermon and sunbathing and swimming in Eilat. SUMMER (June-early Sept) Temperatures usually in the high 80's (27C), 90's (32C). Tel...
Transportation
External and Internal Types of Transportation in Israel By Plane Coming to Israelyou can land either in Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion International Airport, which is located approximately 40 km from Jerusalem and 12 km from central Tel Aviv or in Eilat at Ovda International Airport. Several companies provide internal flights between Eilat and Ben...
Hebrew Phrasebook
POPULAR HEBREW PHRASES Knowing some often used Hebrew phrases can help you get a service, find new friends, and get more acquianted with the people in Israel. English English Transliteration Do you speak? ata medaber? English anglit What is your name? aich korim lachca? Nice to meet you nayim mayod Restrooms sherutim Where do you live?...
Israeli Cuisine
POPULAR MEALS IN ISRAEL Israeli cuisine is as diverse as the population which makes up this gastronomic country. Food here is generally of a very high standard, and immigrants from around the world mean that almost every genre and type of food is available. HUMMUS Hummus is a unique culinary delight in the Middle East...
Traditions & Holidays
Rosh Hashanah - The Jewish New Year In Hebrew, Rosh Hashanah means "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year, day of memorial and the day of judgment, in which God judges each person individually according to their deeds, and makes a decree for...
