Israel
Olga Rodríguez: 'Journalists tend to be very individualistic'
On a famed terrace close to Madrid’s Palacio Real (Royal Palace) at nightfall, the 34-year-old Spanish award-winning journalist talks about two of her passions, the Middle East and journalism
israel, middle east, brunch, palestine occupied territory, war, european media, iraq war
Babelblogs on bureaucracy: a Lithuanian looks for medical help in Tel Aviv
Health insurance is not institutionally universal here in Israel. My advice? Don't go to live in Israel unless you're perfectly healthy and have no inclination towards extreme sports, and so on. And don't wear high-heels, just in case
israel, documents, health, lithuania, languages, communication , support
Guide: the curiosity of Tel Aviv's dog, gay and religious beaches
A lowdown on the rules - or lack of - to alternately abide by at neighouring sections of the city's 14km stretch of coastline
israel, men and women, dog, beach, separation, religion, travel
A cultural cacophony; international festival in Germany
'Beirut? Isn't that in the near East?' You frequently hear this question when telling European friends about the Festival of Young Artists in Bayreuth. Has anyone other than avowed Wagner admirers heard of this small town deep in the franconian province?
israel, arts, germany, dance, palestine occupied territory, culture, music
Israeli national trail: take a bible, talk to your God and don’t walk on water
The free month-and-a-half trek crosses Israel from tip to toe, via valleys and mountains, winding in the cities, deserts and woods. A bit of context to help you plan carefully and prepare for a tough physical effort, plus some tips
