backpackisrael

A few days ago I went to the Springs Trail, or in Hebrew, Shvil HaMaayanot. This charming trail is located in the Jerusalem Hills region, a short walk from the…

I don’t know about you, but I don’t like the summer. The weather is too hot to walk around in the afternoon, and most hiking trails are out of limits.…

When I travel abroad one of my favorite parts of the trip is planning it. I plan what I want to see, where I want to go, where to stay,…

After a long break from the Israel National Trail, we returned for another segment, this time from Ein Kobi to Netiv HaLamed Heh. This segment is very easy but mostly…

One of the most popular resort districts in Israel is Ein Bokek, located on the southern shore of the Dead Sea. There are four declared beaches along the Dead Sea:…

Shavuot is a one-day holiday, marking the completion of the seven-week Counting of the Omer. According to tradition, it is also the day that GOD gave the Torah to the…

Haifa is a paradise for food lovers. And because I’m a food lover, I’m always excited to visit Haifa. There are tons of great restaurants in the city – in…

On my second night in Haifa, I stayed at Hostel Roks. It’s a small hostel located in the upper part of Downtown Haifa. When I stayed there, it was very…

Passover is a seven-day holiday, commemorating the exodus from Egypt. On this holiday, we celebrate the freedom of the Israelite people from slavery in Egypt. We gather, eat the traditional…

I was searching for places to stay in Haifa, and all the well-known hostels were fully booked or too pricey. So, I decided to book a night at NestHouse Haifa.…