ZIV REINSTEIN

Ziv Reinstein is the editor of the Tourism section of The Jerusalem Post's sister publication, Walla. Ziv holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology and a master’s degree in cultural studies from Tel Aviv University.

Flight searches in Israel surged 30% compared to last year.

Israelis back in the air: Vietnam searches surge 160% as AI reshapes travel planning

The Dan Stream flowing through Kibbutz Dafna.

All roads lead to this Galilean kibbutz: After visiting, we understood why

Nearly 90% of Israelis say their dog is a full-fledged member of the family.

17% of Israelis sleep with their dog in bed – and that’s not the most surprising part


12 years after the oil spill: What is happening in the Avrona Nature Reserve now?

Following Israel's massive 2014 EAPC oil spill, complex rehabilitation begins at Avrona Nature Reserve, evacuating 30,000 tons of contaminated soil.

Alongside its toxicity, the oil created a hard, impermeable layer on the ground. The Avrona oil spill disaster.

Massive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits

The authority also stated that traffic congestion and restrictions in European airspace, particularly Greece, had contributed to the delays at the airport.

Israelis at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy

Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.

They're from Greece, but they'll fly you to Italy. Bluebird flight attendants

Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed after passenger asks to leave prior to takeoff

Footage posted on social media showed Israeli passengers standing inside the aircraft as police officers climbed the stairs toward the entrance.

A Wizz Air flight takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport. July 22, 2019; illustrative.

August with the kids: When the desert comes alive after the sun disappears

This month, the High Negev's Cool Summer Nights festival offers moonlit hikes, night photography, farm and khan stays, and meetings with local desert residents.

The price for a night in a pipe ranges from NIS 490 to NIS 590. Naot Farm

Over 250 Hula painted frogs released into Hula Nature Reserve

More than 250 Hula painted frogs and tadpoles, once mistakenly believed to be extinct, were released into the Hula Nature Reserve from the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo's breeding program.

It was believed to be extinct until 2011. Hula painted frog

The Perseid meteor shower is back: All the best places to watch shooting stars in Israel

One of the most impressive celestial shows of the year reaches its peak on August 12. But here’s a tip: Shooting stars can also be seen in the days before and after the peak.

Stargazing in the Negev Mountains

Condor launch connects Frankfurt and Tel Aviv daily

The German carrier expects high passenger volume on its new Israel route, with many travelers connecting to international destinations.

Willkommen! A Condor aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport, August 1, 2026

Half an hour from Eilat, but light-years away: We found wonderful sanity in the desert

Kibbutz Lotan offers a different kind of vacation, featuring a relatively new Travel Hotel, an Eco-Fun complex, nature tours, and a single card that aggregates dozens of regional experiences.

Built using eco-friendly methods. The hotel’s old rooms that should be renovated

More Israelis choose eSIM over roaming packages

A new study reveals that for the first time, more Israelis choose an eSIM over a cell provider's roaming package. What are the pros and cons, and which solution is truly suitable for whom?

The advantage of a roaming package: Activate and connect