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August at Rosh HaNikra: Grottoes and Other Surprises

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 19, 20232 min read

August at Rosh HaNikra: Grottoes and Other Surprises

Hi there, At the northern border point on the Mediterranean coastline, is a gorgeous nature attraction suitable for the whole family....

Sea of Galilee: Free "Heritage on the Water" Days at the Yigal Alon House

Talma Gotteiner

Aug 5, 20232 min read

Sea of Galilee: Free "Heritage on the Water" Days at the Yigal Alon House

Hi there, As part of a special heritage project entitled "Heritage on the Water" (in Hebrew "Moreshet on the Water") in which the...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 8, 20232 min read

Rosh Pina: The 11th Wine Fair

Hi there, The fair at Rosh Pina is a leading culinary event for the developing wine culture in the Galilee. This year's fair will host...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 1, 20232 min read

Passover at the Sea of Galilee 2023

Hi there, If your natural inclination lies more towards sailing, watercourses, and their habitats you'll enjoy the activities suggested...

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 25, 20233 min read

North: Spring Events for Passover 2023

Hi there, I have gathered a number of unique Passover events, suitable for the whole family that will be taking place up North this year....

Passover: Animals and Dragons at the "Hai Park", Kiryat Motzkin

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 18, 20232 min read

Passover: Animals and Dragons at the "Hai Park", Kiryat Motzkin

Hi there, This Passover you are invited to come to the "Hai Park" in Kiryat Motzkin where you will enjoy the best attractions for a...

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 31, 20223 min read

Hot January Up North

Hi there, The Galilee Development Authority and the Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Peripheries, invite you to...

Sea of Galilee: Summer at the Yigal Allon Center

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 9, 20222 min read

Sea of Galilee: Summer at the Yigal Allon Center

Hi there, Next time you plan on swimming at the Sea of Galilee, you may want to add an additional activity. The Yigal Allon Center at...

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 16, 20223 min read

Passover up North 2022

Hi there, I've picked out the three best activities up North, especially for you. WHEN: April 2022 as detailed below Wind Farm Visitor...

Rehaniya: A Trip to the Restored Winter Pond

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 19, 20222 min read

Rehaniya: A Trip to the Restored Winter Pond

Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a recommended trip to the Circassian village of Rehaniya by the the Kinneret Drainage and Streams...

Valentine's Day 2022: Romantic Ideas Up North

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 29, 20223 min read

Valentine's Day 2022: Romantic Ideas Up North

Hi there, I've gathered a few ideas for Valentine's Day activities (Feb 14th for those who don't remember). Hamat Gader The Hamat Gader...

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 15, 20223 min read

Tu B'Shvat 2022: Festive Apiaries

Hi there, In preparation for the Israeli "Arbor Day", the Honey Council is inviting the public to enjoy activities in beehives around the...

A Winter's Trip to the Beit HaKerem Valley

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 1, 20223 min read

A Winter's Trip to the Beit HaKerem Valley

Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a recommended winter trip itinerary courtesy of the Eshkol Beit Hakerem Tourism office. The Beit...

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 11, 20212 min read

Sukkot at the Sea of Galilee 2021

Hi there, The autumnal holiday of Sukkot is a great opportunity to hike around the national lake and enjoy pleasant weather. The Kinneret...

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 31, 20212 min read

The Trail Around the Sea of Galilee

Hi there, Further to my previous post on special activities taking place during Passover, I'd like to suggest a free hiking route for the...

Great Family Activities to Pass the Passover Away

Talma Gotteiner

Mar 22, 20214 min read

Great Family Activities to Pass the Passover Away

Hi there, Passover, also termed the Spring Festival is a wonderful time to spend with your family. I have gathered a few delightful...

Magdala Hotel: A Harmonious Trinity of Nature, Faith and Comfort

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 5, 20203 min read

Magdala Hotel: A Harmonious Trinity of Nature, Faith and Comfort

I was invited to stay and review the new Magdala Hotel that was opened less than a year ago, in Nov 2019. Alon Winter, CEO and his team...

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 5, 20203 min read

Tiberias: Old, New and Lakeview

Its difficult to entice teenagers to join a family trip. Even nice ones like my own. Usually, they prefer to do their own thing. However,...

San Remo in Israel: Starring Gigliola Cinquetti, Bobby Solo, Nada, Ilanit & Arkadi Duchin

Talma Gotteiner

Feb 16, 20205 min read

San Remo in Israel: Starring Gigliola Cinquetti, Bobby Solo, Nada, Ilanit & Arkadi Duchin

Hi there, When you think of Italian love songs, your mind goes straight to the San Remo Festival, founded in 1951 in the city of San...

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 1, 20193 min read

Remangar Flamenco: Puertas

Hi there! After garnering much praise from both the audience and critics for its previous works, the flamenco band Ramangar is returning to

Tel-Aviv & Haifa: A Bowie Celebration - The 2019 Alumni Tour in Israel

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 28, 20193 min read

Tel-Aviv & Haifa: A Bowie Celebration - The 2019 Alumni Tour in Israel

Hi there! David Bowie was born and passed away in January. To commemorate his loss, every January, the band members gather to take a short t

Haifa: The 35th International Film Festival

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 15, 201915 min read

Haifa: The 35th International Film Festival

Hi there, The Haifa International Film Festival, the first of its kind in Israel, was inaugurated in 1983 and quickly gained a reputation as

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 25, 20193 min read

Joe Lynn Turner: Rock the Opera

Hi there! After the great success, performances in Europe's most prestigious halls and crazy touring that filled the halls and included

Hamat Gader: Hot Springs and More for a Perfect Getaway

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 24, 20195 min read

Hamat Gader: Hot Springs and More for a Perfect Getaway

Hi there! The Hamat Gader Holiday Park is located in the Yarmouk Valley in the southeastern part of the Golan Heights, at a height of 150 m

José Feliciano and Boaz Sharabi: Live in Israel

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 14, 20193 min read

José Feliciano and Boaz Sharabi: Live in Israel

Hi there, He was defined as the Picasso of music and one of the best guitarists in the world! José Feliciano, the man and the legend is retu

SACRE: An Evening of Modern Dance Starring Sergei Polunin

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 2, 20194 min read

SACRE: An Evening of Modern Dance Starring Sergei Polunin

Hi there, The legendary ballet star Sergei Polunin will arrive in Israel for only two shows, for an evening of modern dance, in which he wil

Talma Gotteiner

May 19, 20194 min read

Beduin Hosting Up North

Hi there! There Ministry of Tourism invited me to visit some of the Beduin hosts in the Lower Galilee region that will partake in a new &quo

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 16, 20194 min read

An Agri-Galilean Trip

Hi there! What better way to enjoy springtime than with an agricultural tour? I am happy to share with you a few suggestions from a recent t

Dr. Elman: Presenting the Latest Innovations in her Dermo-Cosmetic Clinics

Talma Gotteiner

Jan 13, 20193 min read

Dr. Elman: Presenting the Latest Innovations in her Dermo-Cosmetic Clinics

Hi there! I am happy to share with you some information about a leading chain of clinics in Israel in the field of aesthetic medicine.

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 30, 20184 min read

Kibbutz Lavi: Authentic Israel

Hi there! This trip is centered around Kibbutz Lavi's hospitality options that provide a rich cultural experience combined with outdoor

Haifa: A Preview of the 'Festival of Festivals'

Talma Gotteiner

Dec 2, 20184 min read

Haifa: A Preview of the 'Festival of Festivals'

Hi there! A quadranscentennial ago, someone in the multicultural city of Haifa, had a brilliant idea to celebrate all the major religious ho

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 28, 20185 min read

Western Galilee: Coastline Fun

Hi there! I'm happy to share with you a day trip that I took to the Western Galilee, courtesy of the Ministry of Tourism.

A Preview on LA CADUTA DELL' ANGELI (The Fall of the Angels )

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 27, 20182 min read

A Preview on LA CADUTA DELL' ANGELI (The Fall of the Angels )

Hi there! I am happy to share with you details about an Israeli Premiere of a Neapolitan Oratorio by Francesco Rossi that will be taking pla

The Galilee: A Taste of the 24th Olive Festival

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 22, 20184 min read

The Galilee: A Taste of the 24th Olive Festival

I am happy to share with you some of the offerings in store for you from a preview trip to some of the Druze villages in the Galilee that wi

Nof Ginosar: A Preview on the Friendliest Folk Festival 'Jacob's Ladder Winter Weekend Festi

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 8, 20182 min read

Nof Ginosar: A Preview on the Friendliest Folk Festival 'Jacob's Ladder Winter Weekend Festi

Hi there! Nof Ginosar is a Kibbutz located on the west side of the Sea of Galilee about 7 km north of Tiberias. Twice a year around May and

Safed and Ma'alot Tarshiha: Attractions for Moms and Kids

Talma Gotteiner

Oct 1, 20184 min read

Safed and Ma'alot Tarshiha: Attractions for Moms and Kids

Hi there! I took advantage of the Sukkot holiday to spend some time with my friends and family by going on another trip up north with a frie

Mt. Hermon: From Ski Resort to Sky Rider

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 26, 20186 min read

Mt. Hermon: From Ski Resort to Sky Rider

Hi there! You may have heard of Mt. Hermon, the tallest mountain in Israel rising to a peak of 2,236 m (7,336 ft) above sea level. In winte

Twenty Years to Manara: You Must Be Here

Talma Gotteiner

Jul 12, 20183 min read

Twenty Years to Manara: You Must Be Here

Hi there! Last Friday, the 20th anniversary of the Manara cliff was celebrated. Among the guests were the Mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Rabbi Nis

Beit Shearim and Ein Hod: Echoes from the Past

Talma Gotteiner

Jun 7, 20184 min read

Beit Shearim and Ein Hod: Echoes from the Past

Here’s another idea for a hot day. How does a visit to an ancient Necropolis followed by an interactive lecture on musical boxes sound to yo

Talma Gotteiner

May 31, 20186 min read

Acre: A Historic Blend of Religions

I took advantage of the fact that I was invited to stay at the ‘Aquaduct Hotel’ in the Western Galilee this week to make a trip to ‘Acre’ al

Talma Gotteiner

May 17, 20186 min read

Beit She’an: The Gateway to Paradise

Hi there! To be accurate, the full quote has been translated as follows: “If the Garden of Eden is in the Land of Israel, then its gate is B

Northern Attractions: Extreme and Cuisine

Talma Gotteiner

May 3, 20185 min read

Northern Attractions: Extreme and Cuisine

The locations in this trip are all considered major attractions in Israel and are well equipped for tourists year-round.

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 26, 20185 min read

Golan Heights 2 of 2: Walking In Water

Hi there! This post is the second half of my three-day trip to the Golan Heights in Passover.

Talma Gotteiner

Apr 15, 20184 min read

Golan Heights 1of 2: Walking In Water

Hi there! Thanks to the Passover vacation, I finally had a chance to travel with my family and friends to the Golan Heights for a few days.

Haifa Bay: A Seafaring Expedition Through Time

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 30, 20175 min read

Haifa Bay: A Seafaring Expedition Through Time

Hi there! In this trip you’ll get to board ships, a sub-marine and even a cable car. You’ll hear tales of bravery and piracy, and once you’v

Talma Gotteiner

Nov 23, 20176 min read

An Aesthetic Trip to Haifa

Hi there! Haifa is a beautiful city regardless of where you go because it is situated on the Carmel mountain range and offers a view of the

'Rosh Hashanah' Themed Trip in the Golan Heights

Talma Gotteiner

Sep 20, 20176 min read

'Rosh Hashanah' Themed Trip in the Golan Heights

Hi there! In light of the pending Jewish New Year holiday ‘Rosh Hashanah’, I decided to organize a holiday themed day trip and wish you all