Israel
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Israel.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel from author and broadcaster Rick Steves, focused on perspective-broadening travel.
This Israel travel video gives a well-rounded overview of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Masada, the Sea of Galilee, Yad Vashem, local cuisine, and religious sites.
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Away Together w/ Nik and Allie is a YouTube travel channel helping DIY travelers plan, afford, and enjoy trips.
This Israel vlog is helpful for planning a route from Tel Aviv to the Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea, and Masada, with Jerusalem noted as a separate segment.
Travel articles & blogs
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and photography-based planning. Their Israel travel guide is a practical resource for planning around Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Masada, the Dead Sea, the Negev Desert, and road trip routes.
Israel travel guide: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Masada, Dead Sea, Negev Desert, road trip in Israel, visiting Israel in April.
earthtrekkers.com/destination-israel/
Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand offering structured destination research and trip-planning content. Its Israel destination guide provides a well-structured overview of holiday planning, timing, and places to visit across the country.
Explore Israel holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/israel
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured tools for comparison, budgeting, and itinerary planning. Their Israel guide is useful for travelers comparing a broad mix of experiences, from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to Roman ruins, the Dead Sea, desert craters, coral reefs, and cuisine.
A compact nation at the crossroads of three continents and three faiths, where ancient Jerusalem's holy sites stand within an hour
viatravelers.com/destinations/israel/
Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel, trip planning, accommodation, flights, and destination guides. His budget Israel road trip guide gives travelers a clear step-by-step framework for exploring the country by car without losing sight of costs.
Are you looking to take a road trip around Israel? This comprehensive guide will give you a step-by-step breakdown of how to do so!
nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/budget-israel-road-trip/
My Life's A Movie is a solo female adventure travel blog centered on ambitious itineraries, group trips, safety, packing, and creator-led destination coverage. Her one-week Israel itinerary is a helpful option for travelers who want to cover major highlights with personal context around history and the travel experience.
Israel is one of the hottest destinations to visit right now, and after spending a week there, I can see why! Use this guide to see all the highlights!
mylifesamovie.com/how-to-see-israel-in-a-week/
The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for traveling with kids, packing, gear, and family-friendly destinations. Their Israel car rental guide is especially practical for families weighing driving, parking, and rental insurance before a trip.
Considering renting a car in Israel? Find out about driving in Israel, parking in Israel, rental car insurance and more in our guide to car rental in Israel
thefamilyvoyage.com/renting-a-car-in-israel/
My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, focused on practical destination advice and first-person travel observations. Her driving in Israel guide gives useful preparation advice and road-trip tips for travelers working through transport logistics.
Are you thinking of driving in Israel? Make sure to read this post and go in fully prepared, knowing what to expect with the best tips and tricks.
myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/driving-in-israel/
Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination tips, practical guides, inspiration, and contributor-based travel advice. Their Israel packing guide offers a helpful preparation checklist for travelers deciding what to bring on vacation.
To help make your trip to Israel as enjoyable as possible, we put together this list of what to pack for Israel. Here's everything you need to know!
traveldudes.com/what-to-pack-for-israel/
The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical planning advice, destination articles, and affordable travel guidance. Their hiking in Israel article is a practical guide to timing and preparation, helping travelers approach the experience more confidently.
Read the guide at the-travel-bunny.com/hike-in-israel-tips/.
the-travel-bunny.com/hike-in-israel-tips/
Wild Junket is Nellie Huang's adventure and experiential travel blog, with an emphasis on detailed destination guides and unusual trips. Her Jesus Trail guide presents the hike as a rewarding way to explore Israel's backroads and natural scenery.
Hiking the Jesus Trail in Israel is an excellent way to explore the backroads of the country and experience Israel's the natural beauty.
wildjunket.com/hiking-the-jesus-trail-in-israel/
A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, logistics, and independent travel topics. Their Christian sites guide is useful for travelers interested in Biblical locations, ancient churches, and related things to see in Israel.
Israel is the ultimate Christian travel destination; it was here that the events of the Bible unfolded. You can see Biblical locations; ancient churches and more.
abrokenbackpack.com/christian-gems-israel/
Against The Compass is an off-the-beaten-track travel site focused on complex, less-visited, and information-scarce destinations. Their Jordan-Israel border guide is a practical step-by-step resource for travelers managing the logistics of crossing between the two countries.
Crossing the Jordan-Israel border can be confusing but this article tells you all the necessary steps to cross it successfully
againstthecompass.com/en/crossing-jordan-israel-border/
Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with an extensive family travel blog and advisor-led planning focus. Its Israel destination collection is a helpful family-travel resource, gathering expert posts for planning trips rather than focusing on a single standalone article.
We plan extraordinary custom family vacations and help famlies travel the world. Read our expert posts about Israel trips!
ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/asia/israel
That Backpacker is Audrey Bergner's travel site, focused on practical destination guides, itineraries, food travel, and realistic logistics. Her Dead Sea article gives travelers a vivid but practical look at floating in Israel and trying the black-mud experience.
Visiting the Dead Sea in Israel, covering myself in black mud and floating effortlessly! That was my visit to the saltiest lake in the world.
thatbackpacker.com/getting-muddy-dead-sea-israel/
GlobetrotterGirls is Dani's long-running independent travel blog, rooted in first-hand travel, city guides, and personal travel essays. Her southern Israel road trip article is a strong fit for travelers interested in Masada, sunrise near the Dead Sea, and Timna Park.
The 4am wake-up call was painful, but it was well worth getting up early to road trip to the Masada & see the sunrise over the Dead Sea and visit Timna Park
globetrottergirls.com/visit-masada-timna-park-israel/