igoogledisrael.com » beach http://igoogledisrael.com/blog Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:03:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en Picture of the Week LXII http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/07/picture-of-the-week-lxii/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/07/picture-of-the-week-lxii/#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:14:50 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1414 Sunset season over here in Israel, and when mixed with the beautiful beaches of Israel (this shot is from Herzliya beach, just down the road from Tel Aviv), you can’t really go wrong. As for the guy in the pic: you often see these guys go out on their longboards, they’re usually the lifeguards who are out paddling when things are quiet on the beach.

The pic was taken by Dan2007, a guy from Tel Aviv. You know what I’m going to say next, right…? That’s right, go check his photostream out!

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/07/picture-of-the-week-lxii/feed/ Picture of the Week LIX http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/06/picture-of-the-week-lix/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/06/picture-of-the-week-lix/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:04:41 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1393 This week we’re off to the beach in Tel Aviv, but with a little bit of a religious twist. Nothing like a bit of religion in the Holy Land, eh? Yep, even the religious get to dip their toes in the Med - or do they? To tell you the truth, I don’t think I’ve ever seen them dip their toes anywhere, probably down to a modesty prohibiting thingeemajib.

Anyway, the pic was taken by Paulina Sza, a lady from Warsaw/Tel Aviv who has some mighty fine people shots in her stream. Go see.

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/06/picture-of-the-week-lix/feed/ Picture of the Week LVII http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/06/picture-of-the-week-lvii/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/06/picture-of-the-week-lvii/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:05:14 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1381 This week it’s time for a return to Tel Aviv beach. In fact, the funkiest beach in Israel. And one of those awesome sunset shots that just get you going “mmmmmmm….”.

The picture was taken by the mysterious Shachar Laudon - who is genderless and homeless according to Flickr. Me, I think Schahar is female…

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/06/picture-of-the-week-lvii/feed/ Picture of the Week LV http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/05/picture-of-the-week-lv/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/05/picture-of-the-week-lv/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 05:06:57 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1350 As summer clicks into gear, here’s a great shot of a typical seafront scene in Israel in Any Town (but probably taken in Tel Aviv because I think only Tel Aviv promenade has that special spiral paving). The beaches are usually packed at the weekend, and through July and August also mid-week, and prove a great attraction and social gathering point for friends, family and lovers alike. The scene below will be played over countless times in the coming weeks…

The picture was taken by Simply Boaz, a guy from Jerusalem who has some great shots of his home town in his collection.

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/05/picture-of-the-week-lv/feed/ Feel it hot, hot, hot! But no swimming in the sea please… http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/03/feel-it-hot-hot-hot-but-no-swimming-in-the-sea-please/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/03/feel-it-hot-hot-hot-but-no-swimming-in-the-sea-please/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:06:05 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1244 It might only be March, and some parts of Europe may well be still covered in snow, but over here in Israel it’s piping hot. Yesterday it hit the 30s in Tel Aviv, while in Ein Gedi (next to the Dead Sea) it reached 38C. Today the mercury’s expected to reach similar heights, although tomorrow there’s quite a drop in temperatures expected. Not quite thermal-season, but you might have to pack your flip-flops away for a few days…

But of course, as soon as it gets all hot and steamy in the Holy Land, there’s a catch. And it’s a cracker. As you strip off at Tel Aviv beach and relish the thought of the cool Mediterranean water rippling all over your hot, sweaty body, watch out for that guy screaming and waving at you like a wild thing. He’s actually an inspector and he’s there to stop you having fun.

OK, he’s actually there to help stop you drowning. Because all Tel Aviv lifeguards are in Eilat this week partying on a course. Why they couldn’t have reserve batch of lifeguards, or do the course in shifts, or heck, even do the course in Tel Aviv, we’ll never know. So just watch out if someone looks like he’s about to rugby-tackle you as you head for the water…

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/03/feel-it-hot-hot-hot-but-no-swimming-in-the-sea-please/feed/ Picture of the Week XLIV http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/03/picture-of-the-week-xliv/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/03/picture-of-the-week-xliv/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:04:59 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1235 As the sun beats down over Israel this weekend (it’s been hitting the 30s this week!), it’s time for one of those magical sunny evening moments. The sun has just set, a warm breeze is still blowing, and you and your mate just want to chill out on the promenade somewhere. Flip-flops off off course. Great shot!

The picture was taken by Shai Rachamim, a guy from Ramat Gan who has some great stuff in his Flickr collection. He has been featured before on igoogledisrael, remember this?

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/03/picture-of-the-week-xliv/feed/ Picture of the Week XXXIX http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/02/picture-of-the-week-xxxix/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/02/picture-of-the-week-xxxix/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:06:10 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=1207 This week it’s back to Tel Aviv beach we go, as the rains and snow sweep down on Israel this week. There’s nothing like a fiery sunset to get you wishing the summer would just hurry up…

The picture was taken by miodowski, who has quite a collection of sets to browse through.

Don’t know about you but I’m missing my flip-flops…

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2010/02/picture-of-the-week-xxxix/feed/ October in Israel - not too shabby! http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/october-in-israel-not-too-shabby/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/october-in-israel-not-too-shabby/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:05:57 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=887 If any of you are still wondering when is the best time to visit Israel, I’ll let the pictures below do the real persuading. My favorite month might be September, but October is pretty darned delicious too! And this weekend it’s expected to tip into the 40 C territory, at least down south…just be warned!

Yes, it’s still definitely t-shirt and shorts weather, still time to visit the beach and still time for plenty of ice-cream…and it looks like staying that way for quite a few days more.

Below are a couple of October sunsets on Tel Aviv beach…and yes, that’s my son in an Arsenal shirt, it’s a life sentence for some of us Brits…

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/october-in-israel-not-too-shabby/feed/ Picture of the Week XXII http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/picture-of-the-week-xxii/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/picture-of-the-week-xxii/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:05:48 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=876 This week it’s the turn of Tel Aviv beach to once again make an appearance, though perhaps from a different perspective. With hardly a bikini clad Israeli and definitely not a sunset in sight, this shot sums up the reality of life in Tel Aviv. Though to be honest, the chances of you seeing an Israeli navy vessel this close to Tel Aviv beach are very slim. Just one of those perfectly timed shots (perhaps on Independence Day?)…

The shot was taken by Xnir, who specializes in aviation photography, as well as landscapes and people. Some amazing shots in his collection, especially of the aircraft in flight…

]]> http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/picture-of-the-week-xxii/feed/ 30 days hath September - even in Israel! http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/30-days-hath-september-even-in-israel/ http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/2009/10/30-days-hath-september-even-in-israel/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:02:17 +0000 Ashley http://igoogledisrael.com/blog/?p=859 So, you might have realized by now that I’m a big fan of September in Israel. The last few evenings have been especially great, what with a cool breeze blowing and the sun setting that much earlier (Israel moved its clocks back an hour last weekend). There’s definitely a feeling of autumn approaching, and yes, even the air conditioning has been getting switched off!

And as September slips into October (hello October!), here are another three pics of Tel Aviv beach in September, taken just a couple of days ago…

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