Flying to the East with El Al and have a layover of a few hours in Bangkok? Instead of getting stuck at the terminal with nothing to do or fighting heavy traffic on your way to the city center, there is a much better alternative: just a 35-minute drive from BKK Airport, completely bypassing the city's notorious traffic jams, awaits the Muangboran Ancient City, the world's largest outdoor museum! 🏛️ What is it exactly? A spectacular park spreading across roughly 75 acres (300

Planning the drive from New York City to Niagara Falls? Instead of spending 7 hours on the highway all at once, here are two incredible natural gems to break up the drive and upgrade your trip: 📍 Watkins Glen State Park - An enchanting rocky canyon in the Finger Lakes region. A stunning hiking trail that runs through a dramatic gorge featuring 19 waterfalls, stone bridges, and caves. 💡 Our Tip: Arrive early in the morning to beat the crowds and enjoy the peace. 📍 Letchwort

People on cruises usually look for tours in the places where the ship docks, but for some reason, they overlook one of the most fascinating tours available – a behind-the-scenes tour of the ship's operations. These tours usually take place on sea days when the ship is not anchored, last for two to three hours in small groups, and there are very few of them, so it's first come, first served. During the tour, you get a glimpse into areas where public access is restricted, and y

It turns out that the honey badger, one of the most fascinating and daring animals, is not really as rare as people think. 🦡 In Kruger National Park in South Africa, you can watch a honey badger up close – sometimes even right between the lodges and camp kitchens! How do you do it? Simply book an organized night tour at the Skukuza or Satara camp, or walk around with a flashlight at night around the camp area.There’s also a good chance to encounter an African wildcat – anoth

Not everyone can afford a multi-day cruise in the Galapagos - a dream destination, but a very expensive one that requires extensive planning well in advance and strict entry limits on the number of visitors at any given time. For those touring South America, there is a wonderful, budget-friendly, and highly accessible alternative: the Paracas region in Peru, located about a two-hour drive south of Lima by bus or rental car. Here, you will find the Ballestas Islands (Islas Bal

In recent years, the cost of accommodation in New York City—especially in its most sought-after area, Manhattan—has skyrocketed. Even the price of an ordinary meal (let alone fancy restaurants) can put a noticeable dent in your budget. While New York offers plenty of free attractions, staying in the city has become increasingly expensive. To save a bit of cash on your next trip to the Big Apple, we suggest an alternative: consider renting an apartment just across the Hudson R

Most visitors to Argentina follow fairly common routes, but they skip a special visit to the old town of Colonia in Uruguay, which waits just across the Río de la Plata on a fast one-hour ferry ride from Buenos Aires. You can reach Colonia for a light and pleasant day trip (or even an overnight stay if time allows), enriching your travel experience in Argentina, as it is completely different from anything you will see in Argentina. The 17th-century old town of Colonia del Sac

If you've already arrived in Siem Reap, it's time to tell yourself – it's worth staying a little longer! Between a boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake and experiencing villages built on stilts and flooded with water for about half the year, two much less known and particularly extraordinary sites await you. A unique visitor center where you'll learn how trained rats detect landmines and save lives: APOPO Visitor Center – a short, fascinating, and completely exceptional experience (an

Visiting Beit Shalom in Japan, and staying for one night or more, is an extraordinary experience. Beit Shalom belongs to a Christian community of Israel lovers in Japan. There are Beit Shalom locations in four cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima. We stayed for 2 nights at the one in Kyoto. The hosts are Japanese Hebrew speakers, friendly and kind. They allocated 2 rooms for our family on the upper floor of a building in their compound where we were the only guests, with

Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort - This 4-star hotel is located on the west coast of the resort island of Phu Quoc. It is a large, well-maintained resort, with huge and very comfortable rooms with balconies, most of which face the pool and the sea. The hotel has several restaurants, a huge pool, a neat and fun private beach, a gym, spa, classes, and activities. Two or three times a week there is a barbecue dinner by the pool with live music. The attitude of the employee

If you feel that Europe and the US have felt a bit less welcoming to Israelis lately and are looking for your next trip - you are not alone. Many of us have already explored Thailand, and even Vietnam has become standard. But there is one incredible country in Asia that somehow remains under the radar: Taiwan - a fascinating, completely safe, and Israeli-friendly destination. Why Taiwan? Because it offers the perfect mix of China’s rich culture, temples, and amazing food, com

Many travelers in northern Vietnam pass on the famous Ha Giang Loop under the misconception that it's an adventurous route meant strictly for young people riding motorbikes. And that’s a real shame, because they miss out on one of the most spectacular regions in East Asia! This 3-to-4-day loop can easily, comfortably, and safely be done in an air-conditioned jeep with a local driver and guide. In fact, this route is ideal for older travelers and even those who find long walks

Most day-trippers in Takayama crowd the historic Sanmachi Suji district, line up at the busy morning markets, or visit the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan (Festival Floats Exhibition Hall). However, just a short walk away lies the city's best-kept secret: Higashiyama Temple Town. Tucked into the quiet eastern hills, this spiritual sanctuary remains beautifully under the radar for most daily tourists, featuring a peaceful cluster of over a dozen ancient temples and shrines conne

During our visit to Japan, we spent 24 hours on Mount Koya and slept in a monastery. The town is located on a mountain, with one main street with active temples on both sides of the road, where monks live, and some of them offer overnight stays. The accommodation included dinner and breakfast – traditional, vegetarian/vegan meals, and participation in an early morning prayer with the monks. The monks are also the ones who run the monastery, and they are the ones who serve the

The Durmitor Ring Road is one of the most beautiful roads in Montenegro, and perhaps even in all of Europe. Breathtaking views of clear lakes, flowing rivers, dramatic canyons, and mountain peaks await you at every turn.For those wondering – the road is paved and drivable in a regular car, without the need for an off-road vehicle. However, it is advisable to plan the trip in advance, as along the route:- There are no gas stations, so make sure your fuel tank is full enough fo

Recently, we went on an 8-day adventure in Montenegro. We started the journey by picking up our car from Tivat Airport, and from there headed to Žabljak, near the Durmitor National Park. The drive through the Bay of Kotor, with its stunning scenery and unexpected traffic jams, took a little longer than we planned.While I was looking for a place to stop, rest, and have some coffee, we came across the town of Nikšić, which seemed quite calm and had little to offer – except for

When travelers plan an itinerary through Portugal, most include the famous town of Fátima as a quick daytime stop. They arrive at noon, take a few photos of the Basilica under the hot sun, and hop right back on the tour bus. By doing this, they miss the most beautiful part. If you want to truly experience this place, you have to stay after the sun goes down. Every evening (between April and October), Fátima’s massive plaza transforms completely. Thousands of people from all o

Discover the magical Parc des Buttes-Chaumont! Paris is full of green spaces of all kinds — from well-kept squares to vast forests. We all know the Tuileries Gardens, Luxembourg Gardens, Place des Vosges, Bois de Boulogne, and Bois de Vincennes, but there's a gem here that rarely gets enough attention: Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. Located in the 19th arrondissement in the northeast of Paris, there's a metro station named after the park — between the Buttes Chaumont and Pyrénées

On the way to Tuscany, don't miss a magical and extraordinary gem - Civita di Bagnoregio. If you are traveling from Rome or from Fiumicino Airport towards Tuscany, a stop of about two hours in this special town is a must. An ancient and enchanting town located on a volcanic hill with stunning views, accessible only via a 300-meter-long pedestrian bridge over a dramatic valley. Although the town is called a "ghost town" or a "dying town" due to its dwindling population from va

When planning a trip to Croatia, the itinerary usually follows a fairly predictable path (with or without Slovenia): Plitvice Lakes National Park, and from there down along the Dalmatian Coast to Split, Zadar, and Dubrovnik. Because of the tendency to skip the northwestern corner, most travelers completely miss the Istrian Peninsula - a region that feels like a wonderful blend of Croatia and Tuscany. If you are looking for an itinerary that will surprise you at every turn, th