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Ein Tamir is one of the most beautiful and pleasant springs in Israel💦 It is a section of the Kziv stream (a.k.a Nahal Kziv) in which you can find many magical parts. The water is clear, and fish of various sizes swim there, and you can see them. After a steep descent of about half an hour from the parking lot, you reach the first pool. It is next to beautiful white rocks. The combination of the cool water, the rocks and the tangled green vegetation give a feeling of a spot in Thailand. Next to the pool, there are several smaller pools between the white rocks, some of which have a small stream that creates a natural Jacuzzi. A short walk brings you to the Dolevim Pool 🌊-a lovely large pool surrounded by vegetation. In many parts of the trail, you can decide whether to walk in the water or the parallel dry route. From there, you can return or continue on the shaded water route and return whenever you want. I n the trail, you can stop at the side of the road, sit in the water, take a dip in the pools, have a picnic or a coffee break on the banks of the stream. Enjoy🤗

Ein Hardalit is a beautiful water trail where you walk in the water on an easy and shaded path for all ages. Ein Hardalit is one of the springs of Nahal Kaziv (aka Kziv stream), and walking in it is great fun. The parking lot is next to the spring, and from there, you start walking in the water. In most parts of the trail, the water is only ankle-high. There there are some parts where they are deeper. The water is so clear that you can see a lot of small fish swimming in it happily. A large part of the trail is shaded. There are spots where you can leave the stream and sit on its banks and have a picnic. The route is linear - going back and forth the same way. Since the trail is walking in water from pond to pond, you can decide where you want to stop and return. Important tips: 📍Bring shoes for walking in the water. Not flip-flops because the stones are slippery. 📍You should travel in the spring or autumn because in the summer the water level drops. 📍Keep in mind that weekends it is hectic, and we recommend you arrive early. Enjoy🤗

I took the teenagers to thrift shops in Pardes Hanna. What a colorful, fun urban tour. In many places, there is graffiti on the walls and beautifully designed corners. Here are some recommended stations: 📍Noni and Fortuna - when you enter, you feel like in Wonderland. A combination of a cozy cafe and a vintage store full of various objects - earrings, clothes, books, tools, and more. Mesmerizing colors, excellent coffee, and sandwiches. 📍Goldie - a lovely thrift and vintage shop - the owner of the place only opens on Fridays (9:30 am - 2:30 pm), but if you call, you may also find it in the middle of the week 0549225380 📍Gvarot - a small and meticulous vintage shop with charming items. You should check opening hours 04-625-7250 📍The Good Witch – This is not a thrift shop, but it is a charming place worth visiting. Crystals, various stones and incense, books and cards, information on ancient rituals and traditions, and much more. Enjoy🤗

Ein Aviel is a charming spot, part of Nahal Taninim. You can find here small springs and pools. The water is clean, cool, refreshing, and not frozen. In shallow places, you can see how transparent it is. In some spots, the water reaches the ankle of an adult and in some to the waist. From the parking lot, you walk through tangled trees leading you directly to the first pool. If you turn right, you will find a lovely small waterfall. If you turn left – you will walk in the water between the vegetation until you reach a second, deeper pool. Along the banks of Ein Aviel, there are several places you can sit. Few are shaded, and few are exposed to the sun. Weekdays are quiet, magical, and peaceful. On the weekend, it is hectic, so it is worthwhile to arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays. On Saturdays, you can have a coffee break at Cafe Tzipora, or eat Humus at Humus Aviel -both are a few hundred meters from the parking lot and across the road. Enjoy🤗

In Ein Amikam the water is clear and wonderful. You walk in shallow water that usually reaches the ankle and up to the knee in a few places. Along the trail, you go through thicket vegetation. It is a paradise for small children. Ein Amikam is also Perfect for adults looking for a pleasant and easy water trail. There is a large mulberry tree at the entrance that gives shade. Those who arrive first catch it. Right in front of it, there is a lovely natural pool for the little ones. The trail is linear. You can stop wherever you want and return. If you go to the right of the mulberry tree - after a few minutes of walking, you will see rocks in the center of the spring on which you can sit. Next to them, there are shallow pools (it is not shaded). If you go left from the mulberry tree in a few minutes, you will see two niches with shade on the right - one after the other. A perfect place for a coffee break. Mid-week is very pleasant and spacious. On Saturdays, it is hectic. Enjoy🤗

Beautiful and spacious gardens which are accessible for the handicap. There are paved wide paths, which are also suitable for strollers. The vegetation is amazing with various trees and flours. The place is well maintained and clean. It is forbidden to eat, smoke, and step on the grass in the gardens. If you are looking to combine this trip with a picnic, you should eat on the lawn in front of the gate to the gardens. Enjoy🤗

Ramat Hanadiv Nature Park is next to Ganei Hanadiv and suggests several beautiful hiking trails (easy to challenging). You walk in a beautiful natural forest. Everything is open, blooming - nature in all its glory. After parking in Ramat Hanadiv, follow the sign to the nature park and reach the path square, from where all the trails start. Easy trail with small children - the spring trail - a circular trail about 2.5 km long. Begins and ends at the trail square. The trail is marked in white-blue. Trail with children from the age of 6 - the estate trail - a circular trail of about 4 km. The marking is red-white-and it lasts about two hours without stops. Along the way, there are many places where you can sit, rest, have a picnic, or just spread a blanket. A challenging trail - the Eagles Trail - a 4 km trail of strenuous walking. The trail is marked in green and white. Enjoy🤗

An excellent bakery in Binyamina. The owner, Eran is a charming and cordial person. He started the business more than 25 years ago in Hadera, wandered between several places, and has been at the current point in Binyamina for several years. There is no sign on the door. According to Eran, he hardly publishes the bakery on Facebook and Instagram. The truth is he does not have to because the rumor about the excellent bakery spreads, and there are many satisfied customers. In Burkin Bakery, you will find sourdough bread of different types, various deli products, freshly squeezed juices, and a great selection of savory and sweet pastries. We chose a pastry with cheese and spinach and cheese and cherry tomatoes. Both were great. In the sweet pastry section - a perfect and unique Ferrero Rocher muffin and an orange muffin with touches of orange jam at the bottom, which was great. We took home an excellent walnut bread. You can buy groceries and pastries and have a picnic at the nearby Alona Park. Also - few stores down the block there is a charming gift shop titled Green Queen which is fun to visit. Burkin Bakery opening hours: Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays open until 1:30 p.m. Closed on Saturday. On Fridays, it is hectic. Enjoy🤗

Tel Dor National Park - Walking on cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean, looking at antiquities, swimming in lagoons and natural seawater pools - all in one place. Tel Dor National Park (not to be confused with the Dor-Habonim Reserve) is a wonderful pastime for all ages. Parents with small children and those who like to rest - there are many shallow pools of various sizes on the left side of the beach. Parents with older children can wander among the cliffs, hiking, swimming with snorkelers, looking for crabs and fish. Another option is to hike towards the antiques. Thanks to the natural bays of the coast, the port city of Dor was established here 3,500 years ago. Over the years, it has become a fortified city, engaged in maritime trade and the production of crimson paint. Remains of the high walls, public buildings, and private houses still remain in the area. In the national park, there are two routes, about 850 meters each - one climbs along the limestone ridge to Tel Dor. The route is fully accessible and studded with beautiful lookout points that overlook the remains of the historic port city and the beautiful beach. The second route progresses below the ridge, along the coast full of bays - and allows you to see the remains of the old city at eye level. The two routes meet at Tel Dor. Those who do not need an accessible way can follow it as a circular route. The shipyard The Temple Complex The southern harbor and the lagoon Observation from Tel Dor Important: The beaches are unauthorized, and bathing is your responsibility only. You need to bring sandals/walking shoes - it is not advisable to walk on the cliffs with flip-flops. At 5 pm, the reserve closes. Enjoy🤗

A stroll down Founders Street (Rehov Hameysdim in Hebrew) in Zichron Ya’acov is great fun. The colony was established in 1882 and was the third colony of the First Aliyah people. A section of the street has been preserved and renovated. You will find a charming combination of past and present: historic houses with signage explaining their role in history and signs and pictures along the street that reinforce the town’s historical importance. The home of the famous Aaronson family and the big bureaucracy have been converted into museums. They tell the story of the area and its people at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century: the difficulties and achievements of the locals. Alongside the past, the present is here with all its glory - small and charming shops of clothes, jewelry, household items, cafes, and restaurants. After the tour, shopping and history lesson you can drive to one of the beautiful beaches of the area that are only a short drive away. Enjoy 🤗

On the boat beach next to the Dor Habonim Reserve, you can find the skeleton of the famous fishing boat "Hawk" (Elisheva) wrecked on Habonim Beach in 1970. The sight of the shipwreck on the beautiful beach is impressive. It's unbelievable that it stayed there all these years ... Access to the boat is through the Dor Habonim Nature Reserve. At the entrance to the reserve, turn right and walk for about 15 minutes. Exit the reserve through a low fence and reach the boat. Important: The beaches to the north and the south are unauthorized, and bathing is your responsibility only. You need to bring sandals/walking shoes - it is not advisable to walk on the cliffs with flip-flops. At 8p8 pmm, the reserve closes. From this hour, there is no entry and exit. Enjoy 🤗

For travelers in Western Galilee: In a modest house at a gas station next to the Arab village of Mi'ilya, you will find an excellent Lebanese restaurant. Miriam, who lives in Mi'ilya, cooks and hosts and all with a big smile. She is a gracious cook and a stunning woman who was widowed at a young age and raised 3 children alone while running the restaurant. Every day she makes pots full of excellent Lebanese dishes. For example, Menzela: a lupine stew with eggplant. Shulbeto: Burgul stew with tomato sauce, vine leaves, perfect shish kebab. Everything is fresh and made daily. Miriam opens the restaurant every day at 11 and closes when the pots run out. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. Enjoy🤗