Birdwatching in Israel...

As Israel is uniquely situated at a strategic point on the migration route of millions of birds of several hundred species and is also the wintering site for thousands of birds, the birdwatching opportunities are endless, all year round. The Israel Ornithological Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel offers a variety of birdwatching tours. The tours are day tours and half-day tours and usually depart on Fridays from central Tel Aviv. Transport is either by bus or in private cars.

And, although the tours are guided in Hebrew, the guides and the participants would be very happy to welcome visitors and translate the information for them. We can also organize birdwatching tours, tailor-made to your requirements, with English-speaking guides. We send out an (almost) monthly email newsletter with birding news from various centers in Israel.Journeywomen who would like to receive this (free) newsletter and additional information about birdwatching in Israel should contact Laya Labi: ioclaya@inter.net.il

Interested in visiting Israel?

This ad from a member of our Journeywoman Network of classified advertisers appears in our classified section under Tours for Women. We thought it might interest and perhaps, tempt women reading this article on Tel Aviv.

EXPERIENCE ISRAEL WITH ALL 5 OF YOUR SENSES -- Join this “Multi-Denominational” group of women as we travel through Israel and experience the passion behind the country. You will meet the people, experience the sites treasured by the 3 major religions, see and hear the arts and culture of the country, sail on the Sea of Galilee, float in the Dead Sea … that’s only the beginning! For Information, please see our website: http://womentourisrael.com small Groups and native guide. Oct. 17-28, 2011

Our Journeywoman Tel Aviv Photo Gallery...

There was so much to see as I walked the streets of Tel Aviv, I never put my camera away. Instead I held it in my hand, ready to capture the next colorful, interesting thing I came across. My pal and guide, Sunny acted as my model in many of the photos -- sometimes posed but more often candid. Click here to see many of the things I talked about in this article. Enjoy!

Journeywomen Chapter in Tel Aviv Isreal...

It all started very innocently while Editor Evelyn Hannon was on assignment in Israel researching her Tel Aviv article. Three members of our JW Network wrote and asked to meet with her for brunch. They spent a delightful morning together and from that breakfast came the kernel of an idea for a Journeywoman Chapter in Tel Aviv. It would be an opportunity for these women to discuss travel, exchange helpful information and perhaps, travel together.

We were delighted to learn that their first meeting took place on February 3rd with nine JourneyWomen in attendance. Click here to see the photo they sent to the JW office and, if you would like to join them, just email: sunny_h@netvision.net.il

Know before you go...

Tel Aviv Tourist Information Office -- 46 Herbert Samuel St.
Police Station -- 221 Dizengoff Street

Emergency Phone Numbers:
Police 100
Magen David Adom First Aid 101
Fire Department 102

More on Tel Aviv and Israel please visit: Israel Ministry of Tourism.