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Tourist tip of the day

Revivim is the epitome of David Ben-Gurion's call to make the desert bloom. Golda Meir took his cue and made her home here amidst the famed olive groves.

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Mar 21, 2013 | 07:40 AM

Tourist Tip #126 / Sde Boker
By Brian Schaefer
Tourist Tip #119 / Makhtesh Ramon, the geological marvel of the Negev
By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh
Tourist Tip #104 / Avdat National Park
By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh

Tourist tip #193 / Mitzpe Azuz and the southwestern Negev

Off the paved highway, in the middle of the desert, you can find an ecological village, a charming desert inn, and plenty of fun.

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Mar 20, 2013 | 07:56 AM

Tourist tip #192 / Shwarma, that delectable Mideast classic

In the mood for some hearty street food? Grab some shwarma on the go - and take plenty of napkins with you.

By Ruth Schuster | Mar 19, 2013 | 01:12 PM | 2

Tourist Tip #191 / The Israeli supermarket

For a behind-the-scenes look at how Israelis live and what fills their fridge, play a visit to the local grocery and stock up.

By Cliff Savren | Mar 18, 2013 | 10:03 AM | 3

Tourist tip #190 / Parking in Jerusalem

Don't ruin your historic day by getting a ticket. Follow these commandments for parking in the Holy City then proceed to enjoy your visit.

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Mar 17, 2013 | 10:03 AM

Tourist tip #189 / It's a bird! It's a plane! It's the Israeli Cartoon Museum

Israel's rich history of caricatures and comics are on display at Holon's Israeli Cartoon Museum. A new exhibition of long-time Haaretz caricaturist Ze'ev opens March 15.

By Ronen Shnidman | Mar 15, 2013 | 10:02 AM

Tourist tip #188 / Independence Hall, where the State of Israel was declared in a secret ceremony

From this modest building on Rothschild Blvd., then an art museum, David Ben-Gurion read the Declaration of Independence, concluding: 'Long live the State of Israel.'

By Mike Rogoff | Mar 14, 2013 | 08:28 AM

Tourist tip #187 / Scooter etiquette in Israel

Racing past traffic on two wheels instead of four may make you feel invincible. But slow down and take note: all the same rules apply.

By Ruth Schuster | Mar 13, 2013 | 10:21 AM

Tourist Tip #186 / Keep off the grass

You may sniff a whiff in the street. But don't let faux casualness of users mislead you. Drugs are illegal.

By Ruth Schuster | Mar 12, 2013 | 10:02 AM | 2

Tourist Tip #185 / Old Gesher and Naharayim

In pre-state Israel, an engineer had a dream to generate electrical power from the currents of the Jordan River. Now you can visit and learn its fascinating history.

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Mar 11, 2013 | 10:03 AM

Tourist Tip #184 / The free sidewalk library of used books

The tradition of leaving used books on the sidewalk is a treat for all. Tourist, you can be a part of this caring sharing.

By Vivian Eden | Mar 10, 2013 | 09:11 AM

Museums & Exhibits

A chilly spectacle at Jerusalem's International Ice Festival

By Reuters | 12:11 PM

Israeli childhood in pictures

By Tamar Rotem | 06:19 AM

Photos worth 1,000 sorrows

By City Mouse Online | 09:16 AM

Parks & Nature

A peaceful hike in a region of conflict

By Moshe Gilad | 03:30 PM

Winter camping in Israel just got easier

By Rina Rozenberg | 11:23 AM | 4

The aerial antics of Israel's starlings

By Eli Ashkenazi | 12:35 PM | 4

Shopping & Shuks

Dafna Lustig in Paper Jam fashions: Doesn’t want to copy trends.

Collection / Jam-flavored clothes

By Sahar Shalev | 05:26 AM

Israeli designers collaborate on a collection of woven jewelry

By Hilla Ohayon | 04:34 AM

Collection / Love that leather

By Hilla Ohayon | 05:59 AM