Part of the reason I'd booked so many days in Tel Aviv was so that I could have a beach day in Jaffa, a seaside suburb that shares municipal services, but is its own city. But the weather had other plans, with wild winds whipping my scarf around my neck and blowing debris in the streets. It reminded … [Read more...] about Finding Serendipity in Jaffa
Tel Aviv
Photo Essay: Tel Aviv Street Art
If you've been reading this site for a while, you'll know that I'm a big fan of street art. It's something I seek out everywhere I go and I've been surprised at where I've found it. So when I booked my trip to Tel Aviv and saw there was a street art tour, I immediately booked a spot. Best of all, it … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Tel Aviv Street Art
Caroline in the City Guide to Tel Aviv
While most people visit Israel for historic cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv is the country's cultural capital. Founded in 1909 by Jewish immigrants in Jaffa, it's located on the Mediterranean, making the atmosphere totally different. Whereas Jerusalem is still conservative because of the faiths that … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Tel Aviv