The Israeli Scene

Passover is finally over and I can now go back to write about Israel’s tourist attractions and sites not be missed. Today I want to propose a visit to one of my favorite Basilicas in Israel – The Annunciation Church of Nazareth. Read the rest of this entry »

Isragirl Presents : Yad VaShem Holocaust Museum: Hall of Names, Photo by David Shankbone ©

This evening at 8pm Israel time, the National Holocaust Memorial Day will begin. If you are travelling in Israel, you shouldn’t be planning on a night out since EVERYTHING will be closed: restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets, cinemas, theaters, everything!!! Read the rest of this entry »

Safed (pronounced Tzfat in Hebrew) is a city in the Northern District of Israel and it is one of Judaism’s Four Holy Cities, along with Jerusalem, Tiberias and Hebron. Safed is the birth town of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) and still is a center for Kabbalah students and followers. Read the rest of this entry »

I found this video of Tel Aviv city bus tour on youtube and had to share it with you…I call the video “Tel Aviv gay bus tour” because the video was clearly made by someone with a goal: promoting gay tourism to Tel Aviv, and I think that the invitation at the end of the video refers to the Gay Pride Parade, usually held in June. Read the rest of this entry »

Check out this exquisite photo of the Baha’i temple gently resting on the northern slopes of Carmel Mountain and quietly overlooking the city of Haifa. When visiting Israel, be sure not to miss this amazing shrine of the Bab and the magnificent gardens surrounding it. Read the rest of this entry »

Wind surfing in Eilat. What a wonderful world!!!
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The duty free shops in Israel’s main international airport, Ben Gurion, are famous for their wide selection and cheap prices. Israelis are aware of that and they plan their shopping accordingly…. Read the rest of this entry »

Imagine blue skies, a breath of clean air, sea waters caressing the beaches, Dolphins jumping up for show and majestic Red Mountains towering over it all. This is not a fantasy, it’s Eilat. Read the rest of this entry »

“Shirley Valentine can be considered the pioneer of the solitary women travelers’ revolution. In 1986, Willy Russell’s play debuted on stage in London. Valentine traveled to a Greek island to sip a glass of wine on the beach, and had a great time. That was the beginning. Read the rest of this entry »

Midnight Mas at the Nativity Church in Bethlehem Tonight

Merry Christmas to all Christians around the world!!! May you get all the presents you wish for, travel to places you want to see, get to gather around you the family and friends that make you happy, eat a delicious holiday meal, and enjoy this cheerful holiday with all your beloved….

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