
18 cool things to do in Haifa for FREE
From graffiti and archeology to urban hikes and religious shrines, there’s plenty to do in Haifa sans wallet.

From graffiti and archeology to urban hikes and religious shrines, there’s plenty to do in Haifa sans wallet.

Arad lies west of the Dead Sea, south of the Judean Desert and north of the Eastern Negev with its moon-like craters and breathtaking ridges.

It’s one of the hottest places to live on earth, one of Israel’s oldest cities, and Beit She’an also boasts a vast national park of archeology. Just make sure you visit in the winter.

Ski in the Hermon, watch the migratory birds, see the holiday lights, dance the lindy hop … there’s plenty of fun to heat up chilly days.

‘There is no question that Tel Aviv is a gay paradise,’ says community activist ahead of the Dec. 24-Jan. 7 festival.

The 480 caves of Beit Guvrin-Maresha, Israel’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, are very cool – in more ways than one.

Whether you prefer museums and galleries, crafts shows or painting the sights yourself, Israel offers a range of old and new art-related experiences.

See how a former German Templer colony in Tel Aviv has been transformed into the city’s hottest new culture and leisure spot.

As the sun begins to set over Tel Aviv on Fridays, a crowd gathers to welcome the weekend with a chorus of bongos.

Israel is considered the most gay-friendly country in the region. Is it any surprise gay tourists are flocking here?

From horseback or on bike or foot, people find a peaceful nature sanctuary at Israel’s Alexander Stream.

Tourism Minister: ‘We welcome the Pope as a visitor of the highest importance. We are greatly honored by his choice to visit Israel.’

It’s worth a trip to the Golan Heights to see the tallest waterfall in Israel and the stunning scenery around the Hermon-Banias Nature Reserve.

Take a spin with ISRAEL21c through the Red South Festival to see the brilliant wildflowers adding surprising color to the desert.

‘I enjoyed learning about how direct Israelis are, and the laid-back work environment that helps promote creativity,’ says one visiting US student.