Jerusalem
Destroyed and rebuilt over thousands of years, Jerusalem's spiritual magnetism endures. With interlacing histories, clashing cultures and constant reinvention, the city is an intense, multisensory experience.
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Luxury
Repurposed Israeli and Palestinian hotels with storied pasts
Dec 8, 2018 • 7 Min read
Some travellers prefer to avoid thinking about the previous occupants of their hotel rooms, but a new crop of Israeli and Palestinian boutique hotels have…
Food
Top tips for an authentic Shabbat experience in Jerusalem
Nov 1, 2018 • 5 Min read
The electric atmosphere makes the air sizzle in the hours leading up to Shabbat in Jerusalem. Before the western side of the city shuts down for a full 24…
Food
Best day trips from Jerusalem
Mar 8, 2018 • 6 Min read
It’s hard to tear yourself away from Jerusalem’s divine selection of sights and its heady Old City, but great escapes are just a short hop away for when…
Food
Best food stops in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market
Nov 14, 2017 • 6 Min read
A blossoming dining scene – from gourmet restaurants to casual eateries and bars that focus on eating as much as drinking – is transforming Jerusalem’s…
Food
Jerusalem with kids: top tips for visiting the Holy City
Oct 13, 2017 • 6 Min read
Intensely vibrant Jerusalem is a feast for the senses, a world centre of religion and culture, and a great destination when travelling with children…
Food
Take a break: the best cafes and bars in Jerusalem
Sep 13, 2017 • 5 Min read
Jerusalem can be a lot to handle. With so much to see – and so many opinions to hear – sometimes you just need a break. Luckily, Jerusalemites of all…
Art
First time Jerusalem: top tips for your first visit to the Holy City
Aug 4, 2015 • 6 Min read
Sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, Jerusalem’s Old City is one of the world’s foremost pilgrimage destinations. It’s also one of the most magical –…
Food
Hunting for hummus in Israel
Jul 27, 2012 • 6 Min read
Tubs of hummus – cooked, mashed chickpeas mixed with garlic, olive oil and lemon – fill refrigerators all over the globe, but where can the best be found?…
Road Trips
A Grand Tour across the Middle East
Sep 20, 2010 • 3 Min read
Ever dreamed of the romance of the Grand Tour, of hotel drawing rooms dripping with aspidistras and antimacassars, of mahogany dining rooms and creaking…
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