Falafel is too boring for me, just to be honest. However, this small shop at Herod’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem offered me a great experience! I had a falafel that I actually liked for...
There’s nowhere like Jerusalem. It’s mixed with joy and pain, new and old. Prepare to fall in love.
Falafel is too boring for me, just to be honest. However, this small shop at Herod’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem offered me a great experience! I had a falafel that I actually liked for...
If you are in Jerusalem, it makes more sense to buy a day pass for 13.5NIS (US$3.7), than buying a single ticket for 5.9 NIS. Whether it’s the Light Rail or bus, you can have unlimited travel...
The newest addition to the list of cool hostels in Jerusalem! Cinema Hostel is beautifully rebuilt in an old cinema in the New City. I came here… well, really, just to see how cool this place...
Do you dream about staying in the Old City of Jerusalem? Well, your dream can easily come true! Citadel Hostel, an 800-year-old youth hostel, wait, I mean an 800-year old Jerusalem stone-house that...
Can you know a city through food? There’s a new app called Bitemojo, and its food tours will show you the ‘unique taste’ of the city, quite literally! Every tour includes 6 bites...
Al Sham Shawarma, a new restaurant in the Old City of Jerusalem, has amazingly high reviews on TripAdvisor. Knowing that a beef shawarma costs 25NIS ONLY! I felt I had to come and try! A falafel (no...
If you want to explore the Jewish quarter of Jerusalem in a deeper way, then there’s this little known ticket called J Ticket. You can use it for 4 attractions in the Jewish Quarter in only...
Aaris must be well loved by the locals in Jerusalem. I brought Aaris back to my hostel. And the Israeli teacher from the hummus workshop saw Aaris, and said with so much love, “Aaris ❤️”...
Finally, the long-awaited airport train from Ben Gurion airport is up and running! Ticket fare is 17 NIS, the ride is for 24 minutes. This is now the most convenient and cost-effective travel option...
Shammai Suites is one of the many hotel options in the “downtown triangle” area of Jerusalem. But this apartment type of accommodation comes with a well-equipped KITCHEN! Good value...
If you want to stay in a proper “4-star hotel” in Israel that meets the international hotel starring standard (lobby, shops, swimming pool, conference room etc) within a reasonable price...
The closest hotel to the Kotel is this The Sephardic House (the Spanish House). Can you imagine sleeping just 3 minutes walk to where the Holy Temple stood? And the rate for a double room is $120...
I found Paamonim Jerusalem Hotel when I was trying to find a nice looking hotel in a good location, but with kitchen. And this 4-star boutique hotel met all the requirements! The generous option of...
In a random alley near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem, you’d see a sign that says “The Garden Tomb”. This place could be the real calvary, the place where Jesus’ tomb is. And...
The land of Israel is connected to Jordan. There are 3 crossings that you can use to get from Israel to Jordan or vice versa. It’s not difficult to visit Jordan from Israel. Land Border...
Jerusalem Open Restaurants is around the corner again! (3rd year actually). If you are in Israel, don’t miss out this fun event!
📅 Date: 13-17 NOV, 2018
On my way to Mamilla Mall, I saw this signage in Chinese. “Mian Noodles”. Wait, this is Jerusalem, am I reading it right? The spelling was correct, so this noodles shop certainly got my...
Jerusalem finally has its own city card! Jlm City Pass was launched in June 2018, and you can use it for most attractions in Jerusalem. Right, Jlm means Jerusalem. This is the first city attraction...
If you are in Israel, it can be a good idea to spend some time with believers in Messiah. King of Kings Jerusalem, a English congregation is right in the downtown of Jerusalem. They meet in the...
On King Street in Jerusalem, close to many important institutions, there’s this Sephardic Restaurant called Meuchas. The place is popular among locals because this is probably the most...
If you mention Ticho House, everybody knows there is a good restaurant. The name is Anna Italian Cafe. The place is named after the hostess of Tichno House, Anna. The service and atmosphere here is...
Looking for cheap eats in Jerusalem? This burger shop called Eight might be just perfect. Here you get a freshly prepared burger for 8 shekels! That’s $2.5! Is it possible in a city like...
If you’re visiting Israel after 2014, the good news is that you’ll find this 5 shekels cafe called Cofizz. Coffee, fresh juice, sandwich, salad, croissant, pizza, pick anything and it...
If you are tight on budget or just feeling peckish, then Cofix might not be a bad choice. Most items in this store costs you only 5 NIS ($1.37)! Really! You see Cofix everywhere in Israel, even in an...
In the alley of Jerusalem’s new town, you will see Kangaroo Georgian Restaurant. This is not a kosher restaurant, and you can find pork here…! The owner of this restaurant comes from...
Dining in Jerusalem is expensive. It’s harder to find a restaurant within the walls of the Old City that is reasonably priced. So I think The Quarter Cafe, might be a good option in the Jewish...
Originally a mining site, Avshalom Cave, also known as Soreq Cave was discovered in 1968 by accident. This hidden treasure has become a national park since then. You can use the Annual Park pass for...
If you need a ride in Israel, it’s not so easy to get a taxi without being ripped off. The society is complicated there. Often taxi drivers will refuse to turn on the meter, instead you have to...
There are plenty of hostel options in Jerusalem, the cheapest starts even from $10! One of the best hostels in the world is actually in Israel, called Abraham Hostel. There’s another modern and...
Can you find a cheap place to eat in the Old City of Jerusalem? Being a top destination for pilgrims, it is very difficult. However I found a restaurant called Tala Hummus and Falafel in Christian...