Jerusalem Festival of Light is an annual event that takes place since 2008. It is usually held in June for a week. And since this is a Light Festival, the show is active only in the evenings (20:00 – 23:00). Note: If you are interested in other events, then check out the guide to Events…
Some time ago I saw on the internet that Yanni was coming to Israel. I can’t say that I’m a big fan. Well actually I’m not that familiar with his works. But my wife loves his music, so she dragged me along. I haven’t been to a concert in Nokia Stadium in Tel Aviv for…
The Bahai Gardens is the most popular attraction in Haifa. They are both free and stunning and tell the story of the Bahai religion. Map The gardens have three entrances (see the table below). Here is an interactive map with directions to the main entrance. Three Entrances and Parking The Bahai Gardens in Haifa comprise…
Last several days were really hot, so I’ve put water container on the windowsill. The first guest (after three days) was the common myna, also sometimes known as “Indian Myna”. This wasn’t a big surprise since in Israel the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is an invasive species. Moreover it was declared as one of the…
When I was returning from Hai Bar Carmel I passed through Carmel routes viewpoint and decided to make a stop. From this spot you get a good view at the Haifa bay, the industrial area and Carmel tunnels. Map of the area: Note: it was around noon, not the best time to take photographs, the…
Hai-Bar Carmel Nature Reserve is located on top of Carmel mountain. It is dedicated to raising endangered and extinct animals of the region. Note: if you want additional info about animals and wildlife, check out Zoos and Aquariums in Israel. Map Hai-Bar Carmel Nature Reserve is located on top of Carmel mountain inside Carmel nature reserve….