Naomi and Avi are finally getting married!
Sips and Sights
Book a day trip to the Dead Sea!
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Day Trip to Akko - Templars Tunnel
Fun day trip to Acre (Akko) is incomplete without a visit to the famous Templar Tunnels, dating back to the Crusader Era! 2h30 train trip north from Tel Aviv Hashalom Station. Book a tour here: https://www.akko.org.il/en/attraction/the-templars-tunnel/
Nahat Café
Delightful third wave coffee shop, try their pour over coffee!
Florentina
Cozy dairy cafe in the bohemian Florentin neighborhood, Try their blended Limonana and Halloumi Salad.
Sabich Frishman
First Class Sabich shop with limited outdoor seating. Recommend grabbing a Sabich with cheese, walk a few blocks to Frishman Beach and enjoy the view!
סילביה קפה SILVIA CAFE
Romantic bohemian vibes at this coffee shack with delicious iced lattes and an impeccable, oceanfront view. If you arrive in the afternoon, ask for Katerina (Naomi's photographer friend)!
Lehamim
Naomi and Avi's local bakery. Best bread in Tel Aviv. Naomi's favorite is the Muesli Bread while Avi prefers the French Boule. You can't go wrong with a pastry and coffee here!
Fika Tushiya
Sensational Swedish Bakery specializing in glazed kannelbulle. They also make a great saffron scented challah!
Donattelo
Best pizza in Tel Aviv. Grab a slice of margerita pizza and an ice cold Fuze Tea (or Beer) and a plate of Rose Pasta to share!
Osher Ad
Come to Israeli Costco to stock up on snacks (Bissli, Bamba, Kinder Eggs, Dried Mango, Cheesecake, you name it!) with bonus people watching. The whole gammut of Tel Avivian society can be seen here saving shekels on their favorite snax. Avoid coming after 5PM or you run a risk of standing in a long queue.
Levinsky Market (shouk)
Take a nice stroll down this historic market street and nibble on bourekas, olives and dried nuts!
Carmel Market
This is a must see in Tel Aviv - the famous Carmel Shouk! Taste your way down this lively, bustling street and negotiate with vendors for souvenirs! There is only 1 atm in the area so make sure to take out cash in advance!
Donut shop arrack and Yemen
Tucked away on a quiet side street beside Carmel Market is a charming Yemenite Bakery. We recommend the "lachuch" bread which is a cross between Ethiopian Injira bread and crumpet.
Goshen
Low lit, grown up steak house with delicious kosher cuts.
Chiburek
Naomi and Avi's go-to Bukhari lunch spot. Feast on generous portions of grilled kebabs or Pargiyot, rice dishes and crunchy salads on laffa/pita/baguette. Wash it down with a cold Fuze Tea.
Halper's Bookstore
Great selection of secondhand books in English and Hebrew!
Little Prince Bookshop
Warm, comfy cafe - a great spot to bask in the shaded patio and work
The Streets
Great 2 story cafe with delicious Turmeric Lattes and a great outdoor patio
MooShoo
Asian fusion cocktail bar with a funky vibe
Mahane Yehuda Market
The OG Shuk in the heart of Jerusalem. Experience the market at its peak on Friday morning.
Ishtabach
Traditional kurdish fare that is a cross between a Hot Pocket and an open faced empanada
Pepito's
Delicious Arepas near the Machane Yehuda market - try the Reina Pepiada!
Psagot Winery
Beautiful winery 20 minutes outside of Jerusalem!
Seoul House
Kosher Korean cafe in the Old City of Jerusalem, check their instagram or facebook for updated hours!
Genesis Land
On the way to the Dead Sea, you can stop by and ride camels and meet Avraham Avinu!
Tzfat
Explore the old city of Tzfat (Safed) and visit the Ha Ari Synagogue, Yosef Caro Synagogue and breathe the mystical mountain air!
Tiberias Hot Springs
Come soak in the hot springs of Tiberias, overlooking the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee).
יקב רמת הגולן
Come sip some varietals at the Golan Winery center. Naomi's favorite is the Rose.
Teder.fm
Come for pizza and beer, stay for the music! Trendy locale nestled near Neve Tzedek
Shouk Ha- Pishpishiem
The famous Jaffa flea market!
Kfar Hanokdim - overnight bedouin experience
From Private cabins to Sukkot (private tents) to 15 person shared traditional tents, this Bedouin camp has it all! It is close to the Dead Sea and Masada. https://www.simplebooking.it/ibe/hotelbooking/search?hid=7934&lang=EN&_ga=2.266379534.1407499111.1655624426-1451342569.1655624426
Yad Vashem
A must-do in Jerusalem is a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. Never forget.