"Darom Adom" / "Red South" Festival 2023
Hi there, Rahat Tourism will take part in the Darom Adom / Red South Festival for the 7th time this year. After seeing the fields of...
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Talma Gotteiner
Jan 7, 20232 min read
Arava Region: A ‘Tu Bishvat’ Farming Celebration
Hi there, On the occasion of ‘Tu Bishvat’, the Central Arava Region is offering the general public two days full of tourist and...
Talma Gotteiner
Mar 26, 20222 min read
Yeruham: A Multitude of Spring Festivals
Hi there, Yeruham is celebrating spring with several fun events, especially during your Passover vacation. WHEN: April 2022 as detailed...
Talma Gotteiner
Feb 5, 20224 min read
Valentine's Day 2022: Romantic Ideas Down South
Hi there, This week, I've gathered a few ideas for Valentine's Day activities down South(Feb 14th for those who don't remember). WHEN:...
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...
Talma Gotteiner
Nov 21, 20215 min read
Central Arava: Southern Hanukkah Activities 2021
Hi there, The Central Arava Regional Council Tourism is inviting the public to celebrate Hanukkah in the Arava region with multiple...
Talma Gotteiner
Sep 4, 20212 min read
Kfar Hanokdim: Sukkot 2021
Hi there, The village of Kfar Hanokdim is a desert oasis located in Bikat Hakanaim in the Judean Desert, between the city of Arad and...
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 31, 20212 min read
Meteor Nights in Yeruham
Hi there, I'm happy to share with you a number of celestial events. In all the events visitors will be able to view the craters of the...
Talma Gotteiner
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Walking the Ramparts of Ashkelon National Park
Hi there, In case you were wondering where I spent my election day, apart from the ballot, I spent it with my friends in Ashkelon....
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...
Talma Gotteiner
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Darom Adom 2021: Beduin Activities in 'Rahat'
Hi there, Rahat Tourism will be returning to activity after the third closure and will be take part in the annual celebration of the...
Talma Gotteiner
May 28, 20205 min read
Go South: Shavuot 2020 Activites
Hi there, Route 10, one of the most beautiful roads in the country, along the border with Egypt, will open to civilian traffic in both...
Talma Gotteiner
Feb 6, 20203 min read
Light Run Ikea Be'er Sheva
Hi there! The big running event in the south, LIGHT RUN IKEA BE'ER SHEVA, is returning this year, larger than ever and includes an...
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 28, 20202 min read
Yalla Bella: A Fusion & Belly Dancing Festival at the Dead Sea
Hi there! This is the second year that this unique festival is taking place. The festival is the result of a shared passion of three...
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 23, 20204 min read
Sderot, Netivot and Ashkelon: Southern Hospitality (Part 2)
Hi there! The first part of my two-day trip to the south of Israel was in Sderot and you can read about it in my previous post. Trip...
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 23, 20204 min read
Sderot, Netivot and Ashkelon: Southern Hospitality (Part 1)
Hi there! When you think of Southern Hospitality in the USA, you probably think of steak & potatoes, cowboys and rodeos. In short, fun...
Talma Gotteiner
Dec 23, 20193 min read
The Tears of Nature: Muhai Tang, Zimbalista & the Rishon LeZion Symphony
Hi there! One of the highlights of the current concert season in Israel is going to be a first meeting of its kind between the Israeli...
Talma Gotteiner
Dec 8, 20192 min read
Ashdoda: Home Hospitality in Ashdod
The project entitled "Ashdoda" empowers local female small business entrepreneurs who have decided to host groups in their homes sharing the
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
Talma Gotteiner
Jul 11, 20194 min read
Negev Nights: A Summer Destination
Hi there! I joined a tour that was supposed to give us a taste of all the summer activities taking place in the Negev. It's a clever ide
Talma Gotteiner
May 22, 20195 min read
Arad: A Social Tourism Project
Hi there! I am happy to share with you another trip organized by the Ministry of Tourism on the occassion of a new social tourism project ca
Talma Gotteiner
May 15, 20193 min read
The Dead Sea: Through the Eyes of the Eurovision Contestants
Hi there! The Tamar Regional Council in cooperation with Barclays, the operator of the new mall at the Dead Sea and the Dead Sea Hotels Asso
Talma Gotteiner
May 5, 20195 min read
Yatir Forest: The Upcoming Cherry Festival and More
Hi there! I just discovered a whole new region in Israel that is absolutely delightful for nature trips. Yatir forest is the largest planted
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 21, 20195 min read
The 'Red South' or 'Darom Adom' 2019 Festival Preview: Where to Go
Hi there! This year the anemones in the South of Israel have bloomed early making this preview tour even better than last...I'm happy to
Talma Gotteiner
Jun 28, 20184 min read
Ashdod: Seaside Appetites
Hi there!
I was thrilled to be invited to a seaside trip, courtesy of Ashdod’s Tourism office. It was full of activities, amazing food and f
Talma Gotteiner
Mar 15, 20186 min read
Sderot: A Social and Sociable Cultural Trip
Hi there! Tourism in Sderot is a fairly new concept and is largely due to its growing student population. These have infused the city with a
Talma Gotteiner
Feb 22, 20184 min read
The Negev – Sun and Fun
I wanted to tell you about two incredible Negev attractions that are available year-round, but since they are also participating in the ‘Dar
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 25, 20185 min read
Yad Mordechai – One Kibbutz, Plenty of Reasons to Visit
Hi there! I chose to visit Yad Mordechai this week because of two upcoming occasions that I wished to address. The first is the Internationa
Talma Gotteiner
Jan 18, 20187 min read
‘Darom Adom Festival’ Preview – What it is and Where to go
Hi there! You’ve probably heard of the Japanese ‘Sakura’ or cherry blossom festival. Well, in Israel, we have a festival to celebrate the bl
Talma Gotteiner
Nov 16, 20176 min read
Who Knew that Ashdod was a City of Parks?
Hi there! I have managed to surprise myself. I always knew that Ashdod was a city with a beautiful beach and boardwalk. I always knew that A
Talma Gotteiner
Oct 26, 20177 min read
Mitzpe Ramon, A Stopover and Sleepover Midway to Eilat – Oct 2017
Hi there! I'd like to introduce you to a location that you may or may not have heard of, on your next visit to Israel. You can either pl
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