Israel
Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help
The closure of one of the world’s busiest regions for international airline traffic has caused massive disruption to travel plans – and your insurance might not cover you.
- Michael Gebicki and Craig Platt
The strikingly simple dish that’s worth $15 billion
If ever there was a dish to prove that simplicity is perfection, this is it.
- Ben Groundwater
Tel Aviv, Israel: Best places to eat - chef Shlomi Palensya's picks
Chocolate crunch pastry - and other favourites to sample when in Tel Aviv.
- Julietta Jameson
Travel guide and things to do in Tel Aviv: The three minute guide
"Jerusalem prays, Tel Aviv plays," locals in Israel's modern metropolis will tell you.
- Nina Karnikowski
Tel Aviv, Israel, places to eat: Seven dishes you must try
Elad Shoham, wine and beverage director at Hotel Montefiore, knows where to find the best pasta in Tel Aviv and plenty else besides.
- Julietta Jameson
Israel's Negev Desert: A foodie oasis
The Negev desert is brutally harsh yet blessed with amazing produce.
- Nina Karnikowski
Jerusalem food tour: Passionate farmers and artisan bakers bring flavour to the local scene
Produce grown with love and flair is at the heart of Jerusalem's thriving food scene.
- Nina Karnikowski
Lorde is boycotting Israel – but here is the reason every other traveller should go
A boycott would serve only to hurt the normal nobodies of Israel – world leaders wouldn't blink an eye.
- Ben Groundwater
Midbara, Israel review: Desert stay at the end of the earth
After two hours in the Arava desert, we feel like we've performed a great disappearing act.
- Nina Karnikowski
Israel and Palestine food tour: A Middle East feast
Food tours are taking off in an area that is far better known for its religious tourism.
- Ben Groundwater