Posts Tagged ‘outdoor’
The best workouts in Tel Aviv
HOW TOURISTS STAY FIT IN TEL AVIV What is a “typical Israeli” workout and how do you stay fit in Tel Aviv? With Krav Maga, Matkot or Feldenkrais, for example. These and many other sports are an integral part of Tel Aviv’s cityscape and they are perfect for tourists who want to discover Tel Aviv…
Read MoreBus&Rail: The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea by Train and Bus Train travel in Israel has its limits, unfortunately. But before judging too fast, be aware that the state of Israel has only existed for a relatively short period of time and also, that a lot of effort has been made and is still being made, to expand the…
Read MoreBus&Rail: Eilat and the Red Canyons
Eilat and the Red Canyons by Train and Bus Train travel in Israel has its limits, unfortunately. But before judging too fast, be aware that the state of Israel has only existed for a relatively short period of time and also, that a lot of effort has been made and is still being made, to…
Read MoreBus&Rail: Mitzpe Ramon
Train travel in Israel has its limits, unfortunately. But before judging too fast, be aware that the state of Israel has only existed for a relatively short period of time and also, that a lot of effort has been made and is still being made, to expand the train network. Therefore, plenty of destinations can…
Read MoreBike&Rail: Achziv National Park and Rosh HaNikra
Cycling Along Israel’s North Coast from Nahariya Caves, grottoes, lagoons and bathing pools… … all of these can be found along the northern part of the Israelian coast. Located right by the Lebanese border, Achziv National Park and Rosh HaNikra are incredible natural sights that can easily be reached in the most sustainable way: by…
Read MoreEin Gedi – A Paradise in the Desert
Those who travel to the Dead Sea with IsraelRail usually spend a night in Ein Gedi. This choice may seem surprising at first, since the beach in Ein Gedi was closed a few years ago due to the sinking water level and the associated danger of sinkholes. We’ll show you here why we still regard…
Read MoreCaesarea National Park by Public Transport
Located between Tel Aviv and Haifa, Caesarea is probably the most important archaeological site on Israel’s Mediterranean coast. Not only the Roman founders of the city, but also Muslims and Crusaders have left their traces in the area around the ancient port. Despite its central location in Israel, however, it is not easy to reach…
Read MoreBet Shean and Gan HaShlosha – Hike&Rail
Besides Dimona, Bet Shean is probably the most remote station served by the Israeli railroads. Located less than 10 kilometers from the Jordanian border and 120 meters below sea level, it is a place that few Israel travelers have ever heard of. However, the small number of foreign visitors should not obscure the fact that…
Read MoreMount Carmel National Park “Hike&Rail”
Hardly any traveler will doubt that Israel is a country full of natural beauty and a true hiker’s paradise. What often makes the enjoyment of this beauty difficult, however, is the arduous journey, because Israel’s national parks are often rarely accessible by public transport and so the individual traveler is left only with organized tours…
Read MoreTraveling to Bethlehem
Hardly any other small town on the planet is as well known as Bethlehem. Its religious significance as the birthplace of Jesus is undisputed, and even less religious contemporaries feel transported back to the nativity plays and Christmas stories of their childhood as soon as they hear the name Bethlehem. However, many Israel travelers are…
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