See what the experts are saying about Herzliya. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
From the sky, Jerusalem is a mass of white stone dwellings, spread over hilltops, with the walled Old City as a centre point. Despite the city's buildings all being made from the same stone (this is according to a planning law), the diversity... Continue reading »
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History
Jerusalem is a city rich in history. King David ruled it 3,000 years ago, Jesus walked in its streets 2,000 years ago and over half a century ago it became the capital of modern Israel. Jerusalem's history has been a tumultuous and bloody one... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Joseph and Mary may have had a hard time finding accommodation in neighboring Bethlehem, but with more than 8,000 hotel rooms to choose from, Jerusalem has more accommodation to offer than any other city in Israel. In a recent survey, Jeru... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Israel's plentiful range of home-grown fruits and vegetables means that Jerusalem has wonderful salads, fresh juices, and vegetarian dishes to offer. Menus draw heavily on local ingredients such as pine nuts, eggplant, mint, chickpeas, tomato... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
In Jerusalem, nightlife is modest compared to the bright lights, big city, trance, and dance culture of brasher Tel Aviv. A Jerusalem evening out is likely to involve food, a coffee shop, and promenading around, enjoying both the fairytale li... Continue reading »
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Tours
The wonderful thing about Jerusalem is the many worlds it encapsulates and the hustle and bustle of human life going on in different places. This walking tour is a people-watcher's paradise (it is designed to take a few hours, including falaf... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) (+972 0 3 971 0000/ http://www.ben-gurion-airport.com/) is 30 miles and about a 45 minute taxi ride from Jerusalem. Air Canada (+1 800 776 3000/ http://www.aircanada.ca) Ai... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Jerusalem State:Israel Jerusalem by the Numbers: Population: 655,200 Elevation: 2490 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 23 inches Average January Temperature: 46 degrees F Average July Temperature: 73 degrees F Quick Fact... Continue reading »
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Introduction
No one will ever be able to pinpoint what makes Jerusalem so special. The mountains, the wind, the extraordinary light may be part of its appeal. Three thousand years ago, King David, the warrior-psalmist of the Bible, made Jerusalem his capi... Continue reading »
Herzliya Travel Experiences
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Sunshine AT LAST
Yup, finally today the sun broke through the clouds, and Tel Aviv was lit up in all its Middle Eastern glory. I took a walk along the pro... Continue reading »
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First Shabbat in Israel
Normally, Friday is the start of the weekend here in Israel; but as I am planning to take a little time off next week, I decided to go in... Continue reading »
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Out of the Desert
Setting out from Mitzpe Ramon right after breakfast we headed to Nahal Bahad 1 IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Base aka Haim Laskov Offi... Continue reading »
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Yet More Ranting
How sad am I? The truth is it is far too cold in the hostel and I have been completely drenched on 2 occasions already today, so yet agai... Continue reading »
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Arrival in Tel Aviv
Hi there!So here I am, with a computer next to my bed - how convenient is that!!! I even get to use msn....But it's now almost midnight a... Continue reading »
