• Where We Eat

    From market stalls in Jaffa to late-night tables in Tel Aviv (and even later night shawarma) —these are the meals worth flying for.

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  • Where We Sleep

    Design-forward hotels, slow desert stays, and boutique finds across the country. We only recommend what we’d book ourselves.

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  • What We Do

    Sunrise in the Negev, olive oil in the Galilee, and Tel Aviv nights that blur the line between dinner and whatever comes after.

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  • Israel’s weather shifts fast and regionally. Spring (March–May) and fall (late Sept–early Nov) are the sweet spots—warm, dry, and ideal for both desert and coast. Summers can be brutally hot, especially inland and in the south, while winters in Jerusalem and the Galilee can get surprisingly cold. Tel Aviv? Basically beachable nine months a year.

  • Don’t try to do everything from one spot. Tel Aviv is great for food, beach, and energy—but it’s not ideal for exploring the north or south. If you're headed to the Negev, stay in or near Mitzpe Ramon. Visiting the Galilee or Golan? Consider a boutique guesthouse in Rosh Pina or Ein Zivan. For Jerusalem, give yourself at least two nights—it's slower and denser than it looks.

  • Sundays are workdays, Fridays are not. Shabbat (Friday sundown to Saturday sundown) affects transit, restaurant hours, and general pace—especially in Jerusalem. Tel Aviv is more flexible, but always double-check hours. Modesty expectations vary wildly by area: dress for the vibe of the neighborhood, not the country as a whole.

Sunset over a body of water with a silhouetted structure and distant mountains.
People enjoying a sunset at an outdoor beachside restaurant with umbrellas and tables.