Exploring Old Jaffa
If you’re spending your gap year with Aardvark in Tel Aviv you’ll have plenty of time to explore the old city of Jaffa and even if you are based in Jerusalem there should still be plenty of time to visit and discover its hidden delights. Jaffa is an ancient port city full of narrow stone […]
Jerusalem’s Top Festivals
There is plenty to do in Jerusalem and enough variety to keep you busy throughout your gap year. However, a few times a year there are various different festivals which are really worth making the effort to visit. Each year at the beginning of the summer the Jerusalem Light Festival takes place in the Old […]
Finding the Latest Fashion in Tel Aviv
Being a somewhat out the way country in the Middle East many will assume that Israel is behind the latest fashions of Europe and America. However, while the fashions in Israel may not always entirely match up with other parts of the world, there is certainly a vibrant scene for those interested in the world […]
The Top Spots for Bookworms in Tel Aviv
While Tel Aviv is mainly known for its vibrant nightlife, its café and bar culture and its bustling beaches and streets, sometimes you may want to escape the crowds and settle down with a good book. Luckily, there are many places which offer the quiet and solitude needed while still allowing you to get out […]
Seeing Jerusalem from the Rooftops
Jerusalem is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful cities. As you explore the streets of both the new and old city you will come across countless stunning buildings, greenery and lovely views. However, often it is hard to get the best vantage point on street level and this is where the rooftops come into […]
Yemin Moshe – One of Jerusalem’s Hidden Treasures
Hidden right in the centre of Jerusalem is Yemin Moshe, one of the most beautiful and peaceful neighbourhoods in the entire city. The neighbourhood was built in the 1890’s by Moses Montefiore and the original stone buildings are mostly still there. The first few houses to be built were called Mishkenot Sha’ananim and these have […]
Jerusalem’s First Train Station
Jerusalem’s First Train Station is a historic location that doubles up as a fantastic place for an afternoon or evening out. Amazingly, having opened in 1892, the train station remained in operation until the close of the Jaffa-Jerusalem railway in 1998. The station was built as the terminus of the line during the Ottoman Empire […]
Tasting Experiences At Israel’s Kibbutzim
Many of Israel’s kibbutzim are well known and during your gap year you are likely to visit at least one. The vast majority of kibbutzim have something worth visiting for, whether it is a historical site, a particularly pretty walk or garden, an interesting museum or something else. However, a major aspect of kibbutz life […]
The Levinsky Spice Market
While the most famous market in Israel is in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv still has its fair share of markets and they are certainly worth a visit. One of these is the Levinsky Market, which some have described as a Pandora’s box of immigrant stories dating back to the end of the nineteenth century. It also […]
The Unique Street Art of Machane Yehuda
While during the week the streets of the Machane Yehuda market are packed with shoppers and sellers by day and restaurants and bars by night, on Saturdays the place is empty and silent with the shutters on all the shops pulled down and locked. It is this that gave Solomon Souza the idea of creating […]