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It’s official: Metallica to perform in Israel
After weeks of rumors, it’s now official: rock legends Metallica are coming to Israel! Recognized as probably the most successful metal band ever, this will be Metallica’s third visit to the Holy Land (after visits in 1993 and 1999), and a much anticipated addition to the impressive summer lineup…
Mark your diaries: the concert’s scheduled for [...]
Elvis Costello is coming to Israel!
And the summer list of international artists performing in Israel just got longer…this time the legendary Elvis Costello has been confirmed for the 30th June at the Caesarea Amphitheater (about half an hour’s drive north of Tel Aviv). He’s only here for the one show but at long last, Israeli music fans can get to [...]
Snow and skiing in Israel? Are you kidding me?!
Oh yes. You might not associate the colder aspects of a North American or North European winter with the Middle East, but during the winter months in Israel you can usually see some snow. And if you make it up to the northern tip of Israel, to Mount Hermon, you can even brush up on [...]
Follow those oranges at the Shvil HaTapuzim!
As the citrus season just about comes to a close, it’s a great time to take the kids off to Shvil HaTapuzim - The Orange Path. Oh yes, if you and your kids love oranges and generally like letting off steam (and hey, what kid doesn’t need to…), the Shvil HaTapuzim is a perfect day [...]
Our guide to the artists coming to Israel in 2010
Continuing on from our 2009 guide, here’s a list of the artists scheduled to perform in the Holy Land during 2010. After getting spoiled last year with a whole range of big names, 2010 looks set to be even better. And following years of a real drought of musical talent coming to perform in Israel, [...]
Bet you didn’t know there are TWO Bethlehems in Israel…?!
The little town of Bethlehem conjures up images of wise men and frankincense, and of a little twinkling star high above a stable, as pictured on countless Christmas cards. It’s a unique place, and obviously full of history, including the Church of the Nativity, the site of Jesus’ birthplace. But did you know that there [...]
On yer bike to the Dead Sea
If you’re into cycling and a fan of the Dead Sea (and who isn’t?) you might fancy killing two birds with one stone by getting on your own two-wheeler to take part in two big cycling events down at the Dead Sea over the next couple of weekends. Alternatively, you could just watch from the [...]
A Thriller in Tel Aviv
Michael Jackson might have left us, but his music and his moves remain. This Friday afternoon sees the Thriller flash mob strike at Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Square fountain, where hundreds of people are expected to suddenly leap into zombie lurch mode at 2:00pm.
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The Middle East version of Facebook and Twitter: the Shouting Hill
Perhaps not on the list of conventional tourist attractions in Israel, the Shouting Hill up on the Golan Heights has recently become a bit of a tourist spot, especially for those interested in seeing the pain of the Middle East conflict at close hand.
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Can I visit Gaza while in Israel? Well, almost!
Many visitors to Israel are curious as to how close Gaza actually is to Israel, and especially to cities like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Once they find out how close it really is (yes, only 75km from Tel Aviv!), some are even interested in visiting Gaza City; when I first arrived in Israel many moons [...]
The Way of the Tree (Derech HaEtz)
A nice place to stop off with the kids if you’re touring in the north of Israel is “The Way of the Tree” (or Derech HaEtz in Hebrew). It’s a great place to spend a few hours while getting more familiar with the magical world of trees, before we totally take them and the environment [...]
Another Israeli market off the beaten track - Kfar Kessem
If you’ve already done Carmel Market (and its underbelly), popped over to Jerusalem and checked out Machane Yehuda, and yes, even visited the Rosh Ha’ayin market on a Friday morning, you might be ready to check out another little market. A market that almost certainly isn’t in your guide book, and rightly so some might [...]
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- Alan Parsons Project live in Tel Aviv March 12, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLIV March 11, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLIII March 4, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLII February 25, 2010
- Picture of the Week XLI February 18, 2010
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- Pm, Ministers Meet To Discuss Us Crisis (source: bignewsnetwork.com) March 13, 2010
- H&m Opens In Israel, To Glee Of Shoppers, Rage Of Radical Left (source: bignewsnetwork.com) March 13, 2010
- Netanyahu 'surprised' By U.s. Condemnation Over East Jerusalem Plan (source: bignewsnetwork.com) March 13, 2010
- ISRAEL-OPT: Gaza fishermen under fire (source: IRIN) March 13, 2010
- MIDDLE EAST: Experts urge governments to revise water policies (source: IRIN) March 13, 2010
- How To: Track the scent of life (source: IRIN) March 13, 2010
