Ein Jones (or by its other name, “Ein a-Rih”), is a hot spring surrounded by an ancient Turkish bath that its roof collapsed (and some say it was turn down by the IDF, given the fact that it served Syrian officers over the years) – something that gives it a historic vibe and special atmosphere. […]
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“Yam El Yam” (Sea to Sea) is a popular hiking trail about 70 km long that connects Achziv beach, north of Nahariya, continues through Nahal Kziv, ascends Mount Meron and descends from it through Nahal Amud to the Sea of Galilee. This is a wonderful and challenging trail between the peaks of the Galilee which
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Ein Amikam is a beautiful stream in the upper part of Nahal Taninim, close to Moshav Amikam. The place has a spring that increases the amount of water and creates a natural pool hidden among reeds and raspberries that surround it, with a wonderful water route suitable for children and families. Nahal Taninim (called in
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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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Are there deer in Israel? Yes there are! The Persian fallow deer (known as Dama Mesopotamica) is a deer species once native to all of the Middle East, but currently only living in Iran and Israel. It has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2008, But after a captive breeding program,
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Gamla Reserve offers a rare combination of nature and landscape with a fascinating historical story. The vantage point overlooks a nesting colony of birds of prey, it has the Gamla Waterfall (the highest waterfall in Israel) and within a walking distance of it – at the top of the impressive river canyons – the remains
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Sycamore (scientific name: Ficus sycomorus) is a Ficus kind of tree species from the mulberry family, which includes about 1,000 species. Sycamore trees are most common in the warm regions of the earth. Sycamore is a wild tree in East Africa but has been distributed by man to the middle east, therefore creating the middle
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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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Today we will share a route along the Alexander River which starts at the Turtle Park, where we can see the soft sea turtles, continues along the river to the Samara Ruins, from where we will have a wonderful view and ends at the creek estuary at Mikhmoret beach. A route surrounded by pastoral vegetation
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Embark on a unique journey to Metzuki Dargot, a privately owned traveler’s settlement and village that beckons explorers to experience the charm of the Judean Desert. Located above Highway 90, overlooking the mesmerizing Dead Sea, this hidden gem sits at an elevation of 400 meters, offering an unparalleled view from the edge of the Cliff
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