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Introduction
Some compare Haifa, beautifully situated on a hill overlooking a broad bay, to San Francisco or Naples. Israel's third-largest metropolitan area (population 300,000) and the capital of the north, Haifa is like a triple-decker sandwich -- the... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Promenading -- The view of Haifa from the promenade in Central Carmel makes you keep coming back for more. Day or night, it's always lovely. For the best experience, combine the Elysian vista with a meal at a restaurant right on the edge of t... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Arriving Haifa's inter city bus and train transportation center is at its northernmost tip, in the district called Bat Galim, about 2km (1 1/2 miles) northwest of the downtown port area. By Plane -- Unless you have a specific reason for... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Bookstores-- There are Steimatzky branches at 82 Ha-Atzma'ut St., 16 Herzl St. in Bet Ha-Kranot, 130 Ha-Nassi Blvd; for a selection of used English books, try Beverly's Books, 18 Herzl St., second floor (usually closed Wed). Currency Excha... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Day 1 Visit the Baha'i Gardens, enjoy the panorama, and take in a wing or two at the Haifa Museum while checking out central Haifa. Day 2 Spend at least half the day at one of Haifa's fine municipal beaches if the weather's good. Hof Dado,... Continue reading »
Haifa Travel Experiences
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Bad Apples & Bad Haircuts
Finally today I have the day off. It's Friday, and I'm in the town of Tzfat with South Africans Kady and Kewan (girl and boy). The bus jo... Continue reading »
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Bethlehem & Korean Food
It's pretty late. I'm tired. Return of The King is on the TV and the common room here at the hostel is packed with Japanese, Aussies, Egy... Continue reading »
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Pub Night
It's just after 7am here.Why am I up so early on Shabbat, I hear you ask. Basically because other PEOPLE are on it so much that I don't s... Continue reading »
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Costume Ideas, Soldiers, and More Apples
It's been one hell of a tiring day. Someone called the phone outside my room at about 5.45am, waking me up and putting me in a bad mood f... Continue reading »
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Stop for coffee on the way back
On the way back home, we stopped again at the same place for coffee, only this time we entered the second of two Cafe's operating there.... Continue reading »
