Ziv Reinstein

Ziv Reinstein is a journalist and reporter for Walla

Israelis at Ben Gurion Airport.

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

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

Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy

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

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


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

Tel Aviv wants the world to see its flaws

A new video attempts to draw foreign tourists to Tel Aviv-Jaffa, presenting reality as it is – with the noise, crowds, contradictions, and charm hidden within the chaos.

To send a sort of warm greeting to lovers of the city in Israel and around the world

The new trend in tourism: No more traveling – just sleeping better

Once, a vacation was measured by how many destinations we managed to see. Today, travelers aim to achieve a night of quality sleep. Meet Sleep Tourism – the travel trend putting rest at the center.

Sleep Tourism involves much more than pampering hotels or luxury mattresses

A decade after its destruction: The spectacular waterfall trail in the North reopens

Hikers will once again be able to enjoy a circular route overlooking Tanur Waterfall and the Hula Valley, and choose among three trails with varying levels of difficulty.

The trail collapsed after a stormy winter and is now ready for hikers. The Iyon Stream trail after renovation

Global tourism shift: Saudi Arabia surges as Israel ranks last

OECD report reveals which countries have attracted significantly more tourists since 2019 and which have yet to recover.

The big winner is right next to us: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia