Travel
24 Hours In… Tel Aviv
Slide Nr 1The ever-changing, laid-back city of Tel Aviv-Jaffa is a vibrant playground for all ages, with white-sand beaches, global class cuisine, Pride flags hanging 365 days a year, and one of the world’s most impactful entrepreneurial scenes. You’ll find creative inspiration and unique characters in every corner of town, even during a quick 24 hour jaunt.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 26 am, Hop On Two Wheels – Arrived to town on an early morning flight, or jet lag wake you up early? Find the closest Tel-o-Fun bike share station (known locally as the ‘green bike’) and ride north along the sea promenade to the Tel Aviv Port Farmer’s Market. Pick up your morning coffee or fruit shake and continue wheeling to the Hayarkon Park (our “Central Park”) to join the other early risers doing TRX, yoga or enjoying their morning jog with their dogs.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 38 am, The Most Important Meal of the Day – After your morning exercise, it’s time to reward yourself with an abundant Israeli breakfast. The 65 Hotel’s spread combines the classics: shakshuka, sabich and a well-curated array of locally produced cheeses, home-cured salmon, baked breads and market fresh salads. Your 95 shekel meal includes a made-to-order main dish as well as the buffet (includes coffee, cava and fresh orange, carrot and beet juices).
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 49:30 am, History O’Clock – Although one appealing option is to head to the beach and lounge all day, to best understand Tel Aviv, it will be helpful to get some historical context. For a quick movie and intro, visit Independence Hall on Rothschild Boulevard, which remains unchanged since the declaration of the country’s independence in 1948. If you prefer a more in-depth historical understanding, the interactive Palmach Museum is engaging even for the non-history buffs and kiddies. It’s located in Tel Aviv’s northern neighborhood, Ramat Aviv (15-20 minute taxi or bus ride), and advance reservations are required. [Photo: fabcom/Flickr]
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 511:30 am, Tel Aviv’s #1 Activity: People-Watching – Back to central Tel Aviv’s hottest people-watching spot, at one of the coffee kiosks on Rothschild Boulevard. You will not be alone if you sit and ponder, “does anyone in this city work?” Tel Avivian diversity shines with an endless parade of prams, playful dogs on leashes, and start-up entrepreneurs deep in their computer screens programming the next big thing. For a historic twist, visit the first Tel Aviv kiosk built in 1910, which has been restored and is now an Espresso Bar.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 612:30 pm, Delicious Israel Market Tour – Naturally I’m biased, but the best mid-day meal is a lunchtime food tour with Delicious Israel. Tel Aviv’s open-air Carmel Market is not to be missed, so why not explore its backstreets with a local expert? Spend two hours tasting authentic Yemenite breads, smelling the freshest spices (which are the perfect gift for your food-loving friends and family) and chatting with 5th gen vendors and 1st gen hipsters in this historic neighborhood. [Photo: Ted Eytan/Flickr]
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 72:30, Retail Therapy in Neve Tzedek – High time to take a scenic walk through the city’s historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood and enjoy some shopping. On the upscale Shabazi Street, you will probably hear French more than any other language and will find yourself saying oui to beautiful Israeli and French designs in the clothing and jewellery boutiques. [Photo: StateofIsrael/Flickr]
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 83 pm, What To Do On Shabbat: Art And Culture At The Tel Aviv Museum – If you find yourself visiting Tel Aviv on Shabbat (Friday evening to Saturday evening), when the shops are closed, or if the weather is too hot for being out and about, head to the expansive, air-conditioned (!) Tel Aviv Museum of Art. After you have walked through the stunning permanent collection of modern art, don’t forget to check out the temporary exhibitions. Enlightened and a bit tired, take a short walk to Habima Square and its musical garden and have a well-deserved coffee break. [Photo: Photo Gallery Israeli Ministry of Tourism/Flickr]
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 94 pm, Explore Jaffa – Walk or take a quick taxi ride to Jaffa’s Old City where the artist colony galleries housed in the 1,000-year-old stone walls feel hushed and calming. Walk east about 10 minutes to glimpse through what remains of the treasure chests in the Jaffa Flea Market. In the surrounding shops, you may still find some valued antiques hidden between the hip clothing, houseware and jewellery boutiques.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 106 pm, Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar – With dusk on the horizon, it’s officially time to begin your night’s work: experiencing Tel Aviv’s world-famous nightlife. The Imperial Craft Cocktail Bar’s 50% Happy Hour from 6 to 8 pm means you can indulge in at least a few of their globally award-winning innovative cocktails before heading out to catch the sunset on the beach.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 118 pm, Sunset Over the Sea – The nightly sunset show is best viewed with your feet in the sand. On Friday evenings, the area just next to the Banana Beach is the scene of a colorful drum circle, and just next door you can order some refreshing watermelon and feta to accompany the divine sunset. [Photo: Photo Gallery Israeli Ministry of Tourism/Flickr]
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 128:30 pm, Hotel Tips – Back to your hotel or AirBNB for a shower and some relaxation time. If you have the budget, check out the Norman Hotel, a luxurious boutique hotel in the centre of the historic Bauhaus neighborhood. For a more toned down price and great location, the Brown Hotels are both funky and functional.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 139:30 pm, Dinner At Abraxas North – Chef Eyal Shani started a global trend with his now-famous whole-roasted cauliflower, served on a piece of paper straight on the table, hold the plates. The chef’s farm-to-table twists on Israeli favorites may include roasted green beans (served in a paper bag, like French fries), Moroccan-style whole fish, and for dessert, chocolate mousse (that’s right, served on a piece of paper with a popsicle stick). As the night goes on, and the waiter starts to bring shots of Arak (local anise liqueur), you may find yourself inspired to join the other patrons dancing on the tables.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 1411 pm, Night Out In The Non-Stop City – The reputation is real. Tel Aviv’s pulsing nightlife will energise you to pull an all-nighter. Start out on the rooftop Speakeasy, head after to the ultimate hipster hangout, Kuli Alma, and for live music and great DJ sets into the early morning, Radio E.P.G.B. is your spot. These are all in close proximity, so you won’t need to stumble far. [Photo: Photo Gallery Israeli Ministry of Tourism/Flickr]
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 15Watch Before You Go: Ramzor (English: Traffic Light) is a cross between Friends and Seinfeld, and shows the liberal and day to day happenings of 3 middle-aged Israeli men living in and around Tel Aviv.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 16Listen Before You Go: Sipur Israeli, or Israel Story, is a whimsical podcast and a refreshing alternative to typical news reports. As the team would say, these are stories you’d tell a friend over a plate of hummus on a Friday afternoon.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 17Read Before You Go: How is it that everyone in the country seems to be an entrepreneur? Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle explains the magic behind the interesting formula that drives the country’s penchant for creativity, national go-getter mentality, and the use of technology that stems from the military service requirement.
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24 Hours In… Tel Aviv.
Slide Nr 18About Inbal Baum: The founder of Israel’s leading culinary tour company, Delicious Israel, Inbal Baum is a passionate advocate that no meal should ever be wasted on average food while travelling. As a former attorney and yoga instructor, she is thrilled to have made travel and food both her day and night jobs. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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