Travel
Wine, microwaves, and miles of Saran Wrap: The trials and tribulations of kosher travel - opinion
You may be familiar with this routine of trying to find a kosher option in your friends’ and relatives’ non-kosher kitchens. The microwave is usually a good option.
A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’
Scandinavian Airlines cancels planned Copenhagen-Tel Aviv route over 'not yet suitable' conditions
From hotel to hotel by cable car: Reaching the pool from the air
The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’
If ancient pilgrimages were about holy sites, religious ritual, forgiveness, and redemption, modern pilgrimages are about personal growth and connection with people and places.
Israelis, Jews abroad face heightened terror threat as High Holy Days near, NSC warns
The National Security Council warned that Iran and its proxies remain the leading global terror threat to Israelis and Jews, while stressing that no new travel warnings were issued.
Hangzhou offers a glimpse of China’s journey from silk to silicon
A journey through Hangzhou and Zhejiang reveals a China embracing both its ancient heritage and a high-tech future, from tea fields and historic canals to AI and robotics.
Rome and Athens: Israel’s unlikely new gateways to North America - comment
Rome and Athens have become de facto “Terminal Four” and “Terminal Five” for Israelis flying to North America, offering more routes, lower fares and the chance to turn a layover into a vacation.
Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning
The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.
Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15
The change places Israel among 60 countries and territories whose citizens will continue to receive visa-free entry to Thailand, but for a shorter period.
Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over flights to Israel, union cites ethical objections
They argued that flying to Israel could not be deemed sufficiently safe, citing Belgium’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which advises against “all non-essential travel to Israel and Jerusalem.”
Italian B&B sends anti-Israel message to Israeli guest, prompting cancellation
When the guest provided her details and the host recognized she was from Israel, the property sent a message invoking the BDS campaign.
Hangzhou – China’s Tech-Powered Paradise
The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 138
Israelis can flee Israel, but they cannot escape their Jewish destiny - opinion
The disappearance of Mali and Liel Yahalomi prompts a broader reflection on why Israelis dream of escaping abroad and why the pull of home may ultimately bring them back.
