Finding Quiet in Israeli Cities
If you have spent any time in Israeli cities, then you probably do not think of them as very quiet. Israelis are known to be loud and as such, the cities are too. However, no matter what part of the country you are in, there are always spots where you can be almost sure of […]
Introducing Israel’s 220 Species of Birds
You can find a few articles on this blog about the birds of Israel. That is because the country is home to an incredible 220 species. Some of these are very rare while others are extremely common. Here we shall introduce you to a few more of both, so that you know what to look […]
Israeli Innovation Honoured in 2020
Israel is well known as a country that innovates, and despite the coronavirus pandemic, the past year has been no exception. Recently, six Israeli inventions were featured in TIME magazine’s list of “Best Inventions of 2020: 100 Innovations Changing How We Live”. In particular, the inventions were credited with “making the world better, smarter and […]
Israel Once Again Aims for the Moon
In 2019, Israel’s first attempt to send a spacecraft to the moon failed when Beresheet 1 crash-landed. The crash came as a huge disappointment after the whole country and many others around the world had followed the project’s progress with baited breath. Despite this, there was immense pride, as SpaceIL became the first private organisation […]
Israel’s Castles and Fortresses
You are no doubt aware that Israel is a country full of history and historical buildings. However, you may be less aware that the country is home to a number of amazing castles and fortresses. Some of them are truly ancient while others are merely old. Keep reading to learn a little about some of […]
Jerusalem’s Modern Iconic Buildings
Jerusalem is a city full of history and culture, and much of it is housed in some truly extraordinary buildings. Some of the buildings date back centuries; however, there are many buildings that are truly modern and symbolic of the country that Israel is today. For example, if you ever visit the Israel Museum you […]
What Makes the Israeli Diet So Healthy?
Israel is ranked as one of the healthiest countries in the world and one of the main reasons for this is the country’s diet. A recent ranking of countries with the lowest rate of diet-related deaths ranked Israeli at No 1 and the country came in at No 10 on the 2019 Bloomberg Healthiest Country […]
A Quick Guide to Israel’s 2019 Elections
This month sees elections taking place in Israel. Israeli politics are incredibly hard to follow; the fact that there are 41 parties standing in the elections tells you all that you need to know. People vote for the parties and the more votes a party gets, the more seats it has in Israel’s 120-seat parliament. […]
Israeli TV Shows to Prepare You for Your Gap Year
If you are considering a gap year in Israel but are not sure how best to prepare for it, then one thing that you can do with minimum effort is watch some fantastic Israeli television shows. Over the last few years a number of Israeli shows, such as Homeland, Traffic Light and In Treatment, have […]
Birdwatching in Israel
Something you may not know about Israel is that it is one of the best places in the world to go birdwatching. Each year more than one billion birds fly over Israel during spring and autumn, and there is an amazing variety of species. There are numerous locations to go bird watching in Israel and […]