Travel

Panoramic views, Israeli breakfast: A memorable night in Jerusalem's Herbert Samuel

The Herbert Samuel Hotel in Jerusalem is not just a well-known five-star hotel; it’s also named for my fellow Liverpudlian Herbert Samuel, who was born there in 1870.

The hotel lobby is very large with easy chairs to sit and relax, and watch people coming and going, always an interesting pastime.
ISRAELIS RETURN in the first El Al flight to Israel since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

Israelis deserve better than missile barrages and cancelled flights - editorial

TOURISTS STAND near Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi last week shortly after an Iranian missile attack.

Hotels as targets: Dubai faces a new narrative test

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

Israel to gradually reopen airspace on Thursday under new plan to return stranded Israelis


Israel preparing for gradual reopening of airspace starting next week, minister says

Israel plans to gradually reopen airspace to repatriate stranded citizens, with El Al and Ryanair prioritizing return flights from key international gateways.

An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

IDF Home Front Command extends security guidelines for nearly another week

The security guidelines restricting social gatherings, non-essential workplace activity, and closure of schools until at least Saturday at 8:00 p.m., HFC announced.

IDF Home Front Command issues security guidelines restricting gatherings, prohibiting workplace, educational activity amid Iran strikes, March 2, 2026.

Pastoral Hotel: A symphony of culture, comfort - review

Kfar Blum continues to offer diverse artistic programs alongside sumptuous culinary experiences.

A BOUTIQUE ROOM at the Pastoral Hotel in Kfar Blum.

Italian paradise revealed: The island locals don’t want you to know

Without infrastructure, electricity, cell reception, or hotels: Palmarola, a remote island off Italy’s western coast, offers an extraordinary vacation experience.

Palmarola. Very few signs of modern development

The ancient structure in the country we all travel To – and no one knows

In the city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka stands an engineering monument built more than 1,700 years ago and considered the third largest human-made structure on Earth.

The Jetavanaramaya stupa in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Between samurai and robots: A journey in Japan that lives in the future and remembers the past

A photographed journey in the land of the rising sun reveals how japan preserves centuries-old tradition, while at the same time leading the world into the future.

Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima

The journey abroad begins at the lounge: New premium lounge to open at Ben Gurion Airport

American Express Israel and Jetex will open a 24/7 premium lounge at Ben Gurion Airport for Platinum and Centurion cardholders, with rest and work areas and a locally inspired menu.

The new JETEX lounge for American Express clients.

Heading to the Jordan Valley: Four weekends of blossoms and springs

From this week until March 20, the Green Valley festival offers weekend guided tours, farmers’ markets, camping, traditional walks, and nature events for just NIS 10.

Lupines in Hemdat.

Chefs in the greenhouse: The Arava becomes Israel’s culinary capital for the weekend

The Arava’s annual culinary festival, Feb 26–28: Pop-up kitchens in greenhouses, romantic dinners, farm tours, farmers’ markets, and cocktail workshops in Israel’s leading agricultural region.

From Greenhouse to Plate Festival.

The Jews of China: Harbin (part three)

In the third episode of their China series, Mark and David arrive in Harbin—the unlikely northern city that became home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of the 20th Century.

China