Category: Tel Aviv
LGBT-friendly travel: The best cities in the world to be queer
There are a lot of countries around the world where being gay is widely accepted. But there are only some cities that feel like a year-round pride parade. These cities are progressive, fun, and great for couples or singles looking to immerse themselves in the local gay culture. Here are the best destinations for LGBT-friendly…
Travel rewind: Fear and rapture in Israel and Palestine
You never know when the vacation you’re most afraid of will end up being one of your favorites. Israel was never high on my list of places to visit, but my now-fiancée Steph was hellbent on taking me. Looking back on it, it probably wasn’t the best idea to visit during a high-profile event like…
Tips for visiting Israel
Israel is definitely one of the most interesting vacations I’ve ever taken. It has a whole lot to offer that should put it at the top of anyone’s bucket list. But there are some important things to know when planning travel to Israel to make your trip go as smoothly as possible. Some of these…
The joy of traveling for Eurovision
Though most Americans have never heard of it, the Eurovision Song Contest is the longest-running international televised competition, and one of the longest running TV shows in the world. It’s been held annually since 1956, and has an international viewership as high as 600 million. For context, that’s about six times the average number of…
Getting weed in Tel Aviv
Continuing the trend of sharing local drug tips for places I’ve never actually gotten high, I bring you everything you need to know about getting weed in Tel Aviv. It’s surprisingly easy to buy and widely available – you just need to download the Telegram app. I’m surprised this system hasn’t caught on elsewhere. Is…
Things to do in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is Israel’s capital of cool, and though there aren’t a whole lot of tourist sites to see, there are so many interesting neighborhoods and markets that you could spend a week here, only dedicating yourself to one small area of the city and still feel like there isn’t enough time. These are some…
