Tel Aviv is one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan and beautiful cities I have ever visited. In Tel Aviv you can see one of the most unforgettable sunsets, the beach is one of the city’s main attractions, and during the winter, the temperature drops a little but the days remain mainly sunny.
For those who rather stay in smaller and boutique type hotels that generally offer closer service to clientele, I suggest three great options whose concept are very different one from the other besides being located in different areas - which can influence a lot the whole travel experience.
Close by and just over one hour from Amman by car is the amazing Dead Sea, whose waters bathe Jordan, the West Bank, and Israel. It is located 400 m below sea level and is therefore the lowest place on earth. It is a large saltwater lake where one does not sink due to its very high salinity level - about ten times saltier than seawater.
The tour of Amman will surely give you some unforgettable memories and sensations, mainly due to the religious contrasts as well as the architectural and gastronomic richness. The visit can last up to three days, and you can do a lot in just one day trip. Some people arrive at the capital by land, but I particularly find it safer to cross the Israel-Jordan border by plane.
Colors, aromas and sounds all mixed and as varied as possible. Entering this market leaves anyone open-mouthed and dazzled by its vast cultural and gastronomic richness. It is one of the largest markets in the entire Middle East and, of course, the largest in Jerusalem. Israel has wonderful markets, but Mahane Yehuda has an incomparable level.
Next to the Galili Olive Press Center, in the village of Bethlehem of Galilee, is The Spice Way Herb & Spice Farm, where I came across a plethora of herbs, infusions and spices that could make anyone crazy! A family that has been growing all its products for over 50 years runs the place.
Whether you are a kabbalah practitioner or not, it's worth a visit to the beautiful little town of Tzfat, also known as Safed. Located at the foot of a hill, 1000 meters above sea level, it is the highest city in Galilee, which gives it a beautiful view of the surrounding green mountains.
For those who like to eat, the trip to Israel is a treat for the eye, stomach and soul. First, almost everything you see before eating is very colorful, has a lot of personality with intoxicating aromas. Second, because everything has a lot of reference in Arab roots, which I particularly think is "the mother" of all kitchens in the world (just think about the Persian civilization, among others).
When I woke up and opened my balcony windows , it felt like the city had a filter covering it like a veil. The beige shades of the old buildings form a palette that appeases the eye and is integrated with the colors of the flowers of an almost shocking and mesmerizing pink. Many balconies in the old district of Jaffa look like this.
This is an essay dedicated to all who love cats as much as I do. Whenever I think of stray cats, I remember cities with ports, like Istanbul or even Rome, where people say cats exist in greater numbers to help exterminate mice. But I never imagined this was going to be such a typical scene on the streets of every city in Israel.