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Tourist tip of the day

Revivim, with its groves of olive trees, is the epitome of David Ben-Gurion's call to make the desert bloom. Even Golda Meir made it her home.

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 #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

Tourist Tip #183 / Men's fashion in Tel Aviv

Beyond beach wear and flip flops, a guy can clean up nicely for a night out if he knows where to look.

By Brian Schaefer | Mar 8, 2013 | 08:38 AM

Old City Jerusalem ramparts Shiran Granot

Tourist Tip #182 / The Old City Ramparts of Jerusalem

You've been to the Old City a dozen times already? Now see the ancient quarters like never before.

By Marty Friedlander | Mar 7, 2013 | 08:15 AM

Tourist tip #181 / Beit She'arim

This ancient labyrinthine underground cemetery breathes life into a fascinating slice of early Jewish history.

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Mar 6, 2013 | 09:24 AM

Passengers boarding an Israel Railways train in Tel Aviv, Sept. 21, 2012.

Tourist tip #180 / The slow train to Jerusalem

It's not fast, but it certainly is pretty. If you have some time to spare, consider hopping on a train to Jerusalem, where a spectacular view is included with your ticket price.

By Cliff Savren | Mar 5, 2013 | 09:34 AM | 2

Tourist tip #179 / Malawach, fried doughy goodness

As one New York-based chef put it, if a quesadilla and a croissant had a baby, it'd be malawach.

By Debra Kamin, Anat Rosenberg | Mar 4, 2013 | 09:21 AM

Tourist tip #178 / The Agam sculpture in Dizengoff Square, Tel Aviv

Once a communal center of early Tel Aviv, Dizengoff Square lost its luster. But with a makeover, it may be on the verge of regaining its former glory.

By Yasmin Kaye | Mar 3, 2013 | 10:02 AM

Tourist Tip #177 / Trumpeldor Cemetery, the final resting place of Israeli greats

A calm oasis in the middle of the bustle of Tel Aviv is also home to a who's who of Israeli history and culture.

By Anat Rosenberg | Mar 1, 2013 | 10:02 AM

Tourist tip #176 / Ganei Yehoshua-Yarkon Park

Sprawling lawns, physical fitness fun and natural attractions begin where the Tel Aviv Port ends and stretch eastward along the Yarkon River.

By Miriam Feinberg Vamosh | Feb 28, 2013 | 09:21 AM

Tourist tip #175 / Public transportation lanes

The best way to experience Israel is to drive around on your own. But watch out for yellow-marked lanes that are for buses and taxis only.

By Cliff Savren | Feb 27, 2013 | 12:20 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