Magdala Hotel is finally open! The original plan was to build a prayer center near the Sea of Galilee here so that Christians from all over the world can have a quiet place to worship and pray. It...
These are the things that you might want to know while planning your trip to Israel.
Magdala Hotel is finally open! The original plan was to build a prayer center near the Sea of Galilee here so that Christians from all over the world can have a quiet place to worship and pray. It...
How do you travel by bus from Jerusalem to Amman? Where exactly is the bus station near Damascus Gate? Here’s the tip for you! When you take this bus called sherut, it takes you to the Allenby...
Prices in Israel can be quite intimidating… but don’t worry, here comes Ritzon Falafel! I randomly found Ritzon Falafel in Tel Aviv when I saw people queueing for this 6NIS falafel! Wow...
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...
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 are considering renting a car in Israel, Eldan is the most recommended car rental company on TripAdvisor Forum. Why? The price is good, and there’s no hidden fee. I just tried their...
If you are arriving in Israel on Friday or Saturday, you might want to know that the transportation situation will be a little bit different on Shabbat, the day of rest. In this article, we will talk...
You can have unlimited entrance to all 68 national parks and nature reserves in Israel for only $50! This is one of those best-kept secrets of Israel and an underrated deal. Since 2016, the National...
The VAT tax in Israel is 17%, as a tourist, you do get a tax refund from VAT tax at the airport or border. The rule has changed since early 2019! The expense minimum has lowered! You get roughly 14...
If you want to stay online all the time, you might want to get a SIM card in Israel. In this article, we will talk about how you will get your SIM card in Israel, and the options you have. ...
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...
Rav-Kav card is the transportation card in Israel. You can pay your ride on a train, bus, light rail, metronit etc with this card. The idea is like London’s Oyster card, except Rav-Kav card can...
Jerusalem has been a popular place for pilgrims since crusader’s time. Pilgrimage Houses can be found in many places in Israel, usually in the prime locations as these churches bought land...
Akko or Acre, is a beautiful Arab city with an old town and many attractions from crusader’s era. It’s easy to make a day trip from Haifa. Make sure you have a Rav-Kav card, and then you...
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...
Is there a way to save money on transportation? The answer is yes. You can buy a Rav-Kav card, kind of like Oyster card in London. And then you can buy a day pass/ticket with this Rav-Kav card. Rav...
Spending a week in Israel is better than never have time to visit Israel. Isn’t that right? Maybe this itinerary feel rushed, but you can cover that much in this beautiful country in just 7...
Israel is in the Middle East, so you can expect the local food culture to be similar to other Arab countries in the region. But being an immigrant country, cuisines of the world are brought to Israel...
So here are some tips on eating in Israel from a tourists’ point of view. 1. You cannot find pork… or shrimp Yes, something is missing. Maybe it won’t be apparent at first...
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...
One thing you need to know about Israel on eating is that it is EXPENSIVE! I was shocked when reading Lonely Planet the first time. How is a meal from “mid-range” restaurant about the...
I love Shabbat in Israel because time freezes and everything stops. No public transportation. So what do you do from Friday night to Saturday night, if you need to move around? Besides getting a...
Cruising on the Mediterranean sounds attractive right? Can you find a ferry as transportation to Israel? Let’s see what options you have from Greece or Cyprus if you don’t want to fly.
If you are visiting Israel on a budget, this article is for you. The food prices in Israel is insanely high! What is a tourist supposed to do? Cook your own food! Just like one of those days in...
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 go to Israel in low season, the bus schedule will be a little bit different than information you find online. Not only direct bus doesn’t run hourly, in fact, but there’s also no...
Open House, the weekend which many institutions or buildings will be open to the public for free. Tours or workshops are offered too. This is an international event but what surprises me is...
No, you wouldn’t need a car in Jerusalem. But if you are somehow coming to Jerusalem with a car, let’s see where are some places you can leave your car. By the way, it’s easy to...
Jerusalem is about 90km to Amman. It’s logical to plan Israel and Jordan in one big epic trip! The border between these two cities is called Allenby Bridge or King Hussein Bridge. 2 different...
How do you find cheap flights to Israel? This answer will be different based on where you are from. But I’ll still give general tips and hopefully some will be helpful to you:
Groo, used to be Groupon in Israel. It still works as Groupon, nothing is changed, just the name Groo. Make sure you check out their deals to save money! I’ve seen good deals for Dead Sea...
Restaurants in Israel are pricey. This is almost a ‘fact’ now. But if you don’t want to live with hummus for your entire stay in Israel, you can check out this website called...
The currency in Israel is called New shekel. The symbol is ₪, which is actually two Hebrew alphabets. Both ILS and NIS refer to New Shekels.
If you are visiting not just Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, chances are that you might prefer a car. Well, honestly it is NOT expensive to rent a car in Israel, it is even cheaper than it is in Jordan...
How do you read these discounted tags in Israeli supermarkets? It’s all in Hebrew! It’s so confusing! To avoid disappointment, I only picked items which were already cheap or the buy 1...
If you come to Israel after 2017, make sure you get a Rav-kav card! In Haifa, when you buy a single ticket with Rav-kav card, you can have unlimited transfers in 90 minutes! This includes using...