The Bental Reservoir is a huge water reservoir in the northern Golan Heights that is filled throughout the year with water stored from the winter floods. At the end of the reservoir there are two pipes that flow clean water into it – in one cold water and in the second hot ones (which come […]
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Welcome to the enchanting city of Jerusalem, where ancient history meets modern wonders, and every corner has a story to tell. Among the many delights this city has to offer, one sweet treat stands out, beckoning travelers and locals alike with its irresistible aroma and rich flavors – Zalatimo Sweets. Update (2023): the Zalatimo Sweets
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Tefilat HaDerech (Hebrew: תפילת הדרך) or the Traveler’s Prayer or Wayfarer’s Prayer in English, is a prayer for a safe journey recited by Jews, when they travel, by air, sea, and even on long car trips. It is recited at the onset of every journey, and preferably done standing but this is not necessary. For
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Israel Trail Angels are one of the unique phenomena of the Israel National Trail, and in my opinion they are what give the trail it’s great charm. These are people who live in settlements along the Israel National Trail route, and choose to host and help the hikers along the trail’s route, in most cases
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Ein Almin Spring, known as the “Officers’ Pool”, is one of several pools that were built by the Syrian soldiers in the Golan Heights. The pool, which is about a meter and a half deep, is shaded and surrounded by eucalyptus and fig trees, and its clear and cool water has made it one of
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Are you one of those who want to travel and hike in the Golan Heights but are not built for a long trek or overnight stay in the area? So just for you, we have a great suggestion – one of the most amazing sites in the Golan Heights: Nimrod’s Fortress. The fortress is located
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Sometimes you need a little quiet, and when I think of quiet I imagine the north of Israel. Recently we wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get some uplift for our mental health in the form of clean air, green landscape and Galilee tranquility, and we found the
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The Jerusalem Trail is a 38 km long hiking trail along the city of Jerusalem. The trail begins at the Ein Handak campsite, continues east toward Jerusalem, encircles the Old City and returns west until it ends at the Sataf. The trail connects to the Israel National Trail at its beginning and end, so it
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Everyone knows Nahal Amud (“Amud Stream”). This is one of the most popular hiking areas in Israel, which include lovely hiking trails suitable for everyone (including part 6 and 7 of the Israel National Trail). But have you heard of Nahal Amud Campsite? Maybe not, which is a shame. This is a nice and comfortable
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As Napoleon said: “an army marches on its stomach” – and while he referred to the importance of forces being well-provisioned, we can paraphrase and say “a hiker needs to eat well”. So after we have seen some trails to hike in Israel, it is time to learn how to make Poike (or “Poyke” )-
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