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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 [...]
So, does it rain in Israel?
You might have been forgiven for thinking that Israel doesn’t have much of a winter, what with posts about wearing flip-flops in January and shots of delicious sunsets from my back garden…but this week the weather finally came to bite most of us on the ass. With sharp, vampire-like fangs…
As the temperatures in Israel soar…
…and Europe, Asia and the U.S. freeze in brass monkey weather (brrrrr), it’s time to pull out some of my summer favorites. Oh yes, my flip flops are back! Well, what’s a man supposed to do when temperatures have been soaring into the mid-high 20s this last couple of days…?
The diva of Middle East weather: Israeli rain!
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’? In the lane, slow is glistenin’. A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight. Walkin’ in a winter wonderland.
WTF???
Coming to Israel this winter? Bring your brolly!
Last weekend saw a deluge of rain that surprised many in Israel, me included. Saturday night/early Sunday morning saw a real downpour, something that rarely happens in September. Of course, we’ve already told you when is the best time to visit Israel…just hope nobody got an unexpected soaking!
Five very good reasons to visit Israel!
Israel really is a fantastic place to visit. And is probably completely different to the picture you have already lodged in your mind. No thanks, of course, to media images of tanks rolling into Gaza, Palestinian kids throwing stones and angry Jewish settlers attacking Palestinian shepherds…
When is the best time to visit Israel?
Israel is great to visit pretty much all year round. Weather-wise, it’s one of the reasons I’ve spent so long here (English Summers - who needs them?!). This article gives a quick rundown of the seasonal factors you should consider when planning your visit to Israel.
What should I pack?
It will depend on what time of year you’re coming to visit Israel, but whatever the season, you’ll find anything you need during your stay. Clothing, cosmetics (just be aware that things like deodorants are quite expensive), hygiene products - whatever you’ll need is widely available in Israel, so there’s no need to pack 50 pairs of [...]
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- Picture of the Week LXIV July 30, 2010
- Seal, LIVE in Israel! July 25, 2010
- Picture of the Week LXIII July 23, 2010
- A Seal in Tel Aviv! July 20, 2010
- Picture of the Week LXII July 16, 2010
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- Chopper crash victims laid to final rest (source: Ynet) July 30, 2010
- IDF: Terror groups have improved abilities (source: Ynet) July 30, 2010
- Turkish Jews seek flats in Israel 'just in case' (source: Ynet) July 30, 2010
- UN urges restraint after rocket from Gaza hits Israeli city (source: bignewsnetwork.com) July 30, 2010
- Assad and King Abdullah in Beirut to curb tensions with Hezbollah (source: bignewsnetwork.com) July 30, 2010
- Israel threatens to cut off water supply to Church of the Holy Sepulchre (source: israelherald.com) July 30, 2010
