All Entries in the "Attractions" Category
Jerusalem Beer Festival 2010
Tomorrow sees the start of the Jerusalem Beer Festival, 2010. Held over two days (the 18th and 19th), that should be just about enough time (or not, if you’ve got British DNA) to get yourselves a sampling of some of the many beers - over a hundred brands - on show.
The Jerusalem Beer Festival is [...]
The Drums and LCD Soundsystem join PiL for a Heineken in Tel Aviv
This summer’s Heineken Music Festival in Tel Aviv has already gotten some much needed hype with the confirmed arrival of the legendary John Lydon and his PiL colleagues. Now Brooklyn natives The Drums and one of my favorite underground groove bands, LCD Soundsystem, have also confirmed they’ll be taking part. Looks like the end of [...]
The Dead Sea ramps up its New 7 Wonders of the World campaign
As the pace picks up a bit (OK, so it’s still over a year to go til D-day in the New 7 Wonders campaign - it ends on 11.11.11), the Tourism Ministry is ramping things up a bit as part of its promotion for the Dead Sea as a unique tourist destination. The Dead Sea [...]
National Geographic votes Tel Aviv one of world’s top beach cities
The National Geographic last week voted Tel Aviv one of its Top 10 beach cities in the world. Not surprising really, to those of us in the know who’ve enjoyed its golden sands and cute beach cafes. I won’t mention the cute Israeli girls in skimpy bikinis. I was down there myself yesterday, and though [...]
Exhibition of controversial photographer David LaChapelle opens in Tel Aviv
Tomorrow sees the opening of a brand new exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, one that will probably get talked about more than most. Controversial US photographer David LaChapelle, he of the Courtney Love picture to the right, has brought a number of his photos to Israel for the first time ever, giving [...]
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv strike it BIG in the World’s Best Awards
In the 2010 World’s Best Awards, held annually by Travel and Leisure magazine (owned by American Express), Jerusalem was crowned the top city in Africa and the Middle East, with Tel Aviv coming in at third. The results will be published in their August issue, but can be viewed online for now here.
In a welcome [...]
White Night in Tel Aviv - 5 FREE things to see and do
In July 2003, Tel Aviv was declared The White City by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, thanks to its awesome, unique, architecture. Ever since, Tel Aviv City Hall has celebrated this honour with an annual one-night all-night festival geared towards its citizens. Visitors to Tel Aviv are, of course, more than welcome to enjoy the festival [...]
Light in Jerusalem 2010 - and then there was light!
For the last couple of days there has been an awesome light show going on over at the Old City in Jerusalem. Every night up to the 16th June, from 20:00 - 24:00, you can browse the streets and alleyways of the Old City and check out the amazing light festival. And the best bit [...]
Opera by moonlight at Masada - Verdi’s Nabucco
OK, so opera isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. But when you’ve got the magnificent setting of the Dead Sea (one of my favorite places in Israel) and Masada as your backdrop, you could stick a retarded monkey banging dustbin lids there and it would still be awe-inspiring…
The opera being performed next week will be a [...]
90s superstar Seal coming to Israel!
It’s been a busy week yet again for those interested in music and seeing top names turn up in the Holy Land. Adding to the summer’s awesome roster is Seal, better known for his huge hits from the 90s, including “Crazy” and “Kiss From a Rose”. Not sure if anybody remembers his very first hit [...]
Israel’s latest tourist attraction: Army boys!
Well I never. Another Holy Land surprise that’ll have you wondering what else you don’t know about Israel…oh yes, if you’re familiar with the amazing, historical sites to see in Israel, get yourself ready for the latest addition to that long, regal list of Holy Land attractions: the boys of the Israeli army!
In yet another move that seems [...]
The Sea of Galilee: a place NOT to visit during holiday season
Unfortunately, there comes a time when we have to hand out some home truths about the Holy Land. Yes, we do love the place, as you might have guessed already, but as we’re also here to give you the lowdown (the crap) on what really happens here in Israel, it’s time we should tell you [...]
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- Picture of the Week LXIX September 3, 2010
- Champions League glory (ahem…) awaits Hapoel Tel Aviv! August 28, 2010
- Picture of the Week LXVIII August 27, 2010
- 30 Seconds to Mars LIVE in Israel! August 21, 2010
- Picture of the Week LXVII August 20, 2010
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- 'Jerusalem Day paves the way for Israel's collapse' (Jpost) September 3, 2010
- Ra’anana man feeds humous to a Hungary nation (Jpost) September 2, 2010
- 3 weeks a year behind the wheel! (Jpost) September 2, 2010
- 'The blame game has already started' (Jpost) September 2, 2010
- US seeks framework deal as Palestine, Israel agree more talks (bignewsnetwork.com) September 3, 2010
- Palestinian armed groups vow more actions on Israel (bignewsnetwork.com) September 3, 2010
