Dead Sea Sunset Magic
Where to even begin…Israel is one of my favorite places in the world. I always say that it feels like a mixture of LA and NYC…but in the Middle East. It’s robust with culture, color, movement, and people. Israel in general is a super spiritual place—It’s no wonder, it hosts some of the most sacred spaces for the 3 biggest monotheistic religions. Tel Aviv is like “the big city” of Israel. An oasis amongst an otherwise very traditional land. It’s vibrant, alive, and exciting. It’s also very progressive, which may come as a surprise to some people. While we were there, we were able to witness the annual gay pride parade, which 250,000 people came out to celebrate! To me, Tel Aviv is such a hidden gem! So many people have never thought about going because they are misinformed or simply don’t know how magical it truly is. Love and magic is just in the air. The food is also INCREDIBLE! All of the hummus and all of the pita all of the time, please! All of the food is super fresh and they have the best hummus you will ever taste! I’ve experienced some of the most profound spiritual experiences and also had the most fun of my life in this amazing place.…not to mention eaten the best meals of my existence. Below is my must see/do/eat list for Tel Aviv! YALLA!!!
Yoga at Banana Beach
Yoga/Movement
Ella Yoga
Studio Sol Yoga (hot yoga)
Studio Naim (my IG friend Yarden Raz teaches here!)
Orha Yoga
Suzanne Dallal Center for Dance (gaga)
Golden Hour in Jaffa
Areas to explore
BEACHES: Banana, Frischman, Gordon for surfing!
Florentine (neighborhood)-check out graffiti
Nevek Tsedek area
Yemenite Quarter
Jafa Flea Market, Jaffa at night, sunset at Jaffa port
Galleries in Jaffa port
Dizengoff Center
Yokoitkara - spa in Yafo
Shuk Carmel—outdoor market! The shut is an experience that you have to go into with all senses. Go around and smell the aromas, look at the vibrant colors, touch and taste the different fruit, and listen to the craziness going on! You can find some amazing stuff there too and a cheap and delicious lunch!
CAFE PAPUA=LIFE
Breakfast
Love Eat
Café Xoho—amazing coffee
The Norman
Papua Coffee
Casino San Remo
Aroma Cafe (various locations-try the Iced Coffee Slushie and traditional Israeli Breakfast. So affordable too!)
Exploring the corners of Jaffa and cooling off with a fresh smoothie!
A dream come true!!! Found a bike full of freshly baked pita bread! Drool!
Lunch/dinner
Urban Shaman
Hummus Abu Dubi
Miznon hummus
Panda pita near Shuk Carmel
Hannan margilan
Port Sa’id
Abraxsas
Kalamata
Joz le voz (Food based on your prefermaces, donation only!)
Mententen Ramen
Santa Katarina
Teder
Romano
Dok / aibbie (same owner must go for one )
Hotel Montefiore
Taizu
North Abrakses
Ramses
Mansura
Opa (vegan)
Abu Hassan (the BEST hummus)
Mashawsha (Hummus)
Mifgash Osher (Hummus)
Yefet 73 street (don’t know the name)
Jasmino
Tanat (Ethiopian food- interesting and vegan)
Fish and chips at Jaffa port
Hong Kong dim sum
Tsharnechovski sabich
Tadmor/Joni/ Kosem (Falafel)
Pizza Lila
Shuk Carmel
Hakasam (tai)
Blackout (blind dinner)
Tamara frozen yogurt
Leggenda (ice cream)
Found a hidden waterfall along the trains of Ein Gedi
Coffee
Papua coffee (FAVORITE PLACE IN TEL AVIV! BEST VIBES)
Cafelix
Nahhat Cafe
Waycup
Coffee Shop 51
Anastasia
Caffe Mauro
Night on the town in Rothschild with Sophie
Drinks/Nightlife
Jaffa Hotel - The Chapel (MUST for drinks)
Bar 51
Basta (super expensive but amazing )
Brut
Rothschild Street
Sputnik
Kuli Alma
Breakfast Club
Jimmy Who, Gigi, Goat - (lounges on Rothschild)
Sunset in TLV
Praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Day Trips:
Jerusalem-Western Wall
Negev Desert
Dead Sea
Ein Gedi Waterfall Hikes
Hiking at Masada
Tzvfat
We found a camel in the desert—dream come true!
Pure bliss and peace