ISRAEL TRAVEL & ADVENTURE BLOG

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...

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?...

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...

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...

TRAVEL ADVICE When travelling abroad it is extremely important to possess  information about different features and rules of the country of your visit. There are lot of details which can help a traveller avoid difficulties and help make his stay more comfortable. SIM Cards We recommend planning ahead and ordering a short-term SIM card for...

Facts & Figures Official Name: The State of Israel Form of Rule: Parliamentary Democracy Capital: Jerusalem Established: The Jewish State was established in 1948 from the British-controlled Palestine Area: 20,850 km² Between Jordan Valley and the Mediterranean Sea Forests: 5% Desert: 61% Population: 9 Million Languages: Hebrew, Arabic, English Religion: 74.3% Jews; 20.9% Muslims; 1.6% Druze; 2% Christians;...