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Dubai
Dubai
27.09.20265 min read
Current travel-warning level: 3 of 4 — United Arab Emirates

Israel's National Security Council (gov.il) currently rates the UAE at warning level 3 ("medium threat") and recommends avoiding non-essential travel. This is a recommendation, not a legal ban — travel to the UAE is fully legal, and the UAE is not among the countries Israeli citizens are legally barred from entering (Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen). The decision and responsibility rest with each traveler, per the NSC's own guidance.

Checked directly against gov.il on 25.9.2026. Warning levels can change at any time — check the binding, up-to-date status at the official link before any decision.

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10 Must-Do Things in Dubai 2026

Dubai is a city of contrasts — a traditional Bur Dubai sea market next to the tallest skyscraper in the world. Here is our list:

  • Go up the Burj Khalifa (buy your ticket in advance!)
  • Visit the Dubai Mall and watch the fountain
  • Stroll through the Gold Souk and the Spice Souk
  • Take a trip to Dubailand (cheeses, hours of tours)
  • Stay on Palm Jumeirah

Visa: Israelis enter without a visa! Weather: 25-40°C. Currency: Dirham (AED)

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Budapest
Hungary
27.09.20264 min read

Budapest — The Pearl of Eastern Europe

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Two sides of the Danube — Buda and Pest — united into one magical city.

  • Thermal baths — Széchenyi is the most famous
  • Walk across the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Chain Bridge)
  • Visit Gellért Hill and Buda Castle
  • Eat goulash and try palacsinta
  • Crazy nightlife at the Ruin bars

Weather: Summer 25°C, winter -5°C. Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF) — very cheap!

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Baku
Azerbaijan
27.09.20264 min read
Current travel advisory level: 3 of 4 — Azerbaijan

Israel's National Security Council (gov.il) currently rates Azerbaijan at advisory level 3, due to its geographic proximity to Iran. This is a recommendation, not a legal prohibition — travel to Azerbaijan is fully legal and Azerbaijan is not among the countries Israeli citizens are legally barred from entering (Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen). The decision and responsibility rest with each traveler, per the National Security Council's own guidance.

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Baku — The City of Fire You Didn't Know Existed

Azerbaijan is a secret destination that is only just starting to get the attention it deserves. The city of Baku offers a stunning contrast between old and new.

  • Watch the Flame Towers at night
  • Stroll the old town (Icherisheher) — a UNESCO site
  • Visit the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
  • Coffee on Nizami Street
  • Try local plov and dolma

Visa: Easy e-Visa for Israelis ($15). Currency: Azerbaijani manat (AZN).

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Andorra — the Pyrenees
Andorra
27.09.20263 min read

Andorra — A Paradise for Shopping and Skiing

Andorra la Vella, the capital of the tiny country squeezed against the Spain-France border, is a unique customs state — almost no taxes!

  • Tax-free shopping — alcohol, perfumes, electronics
  • Skiing at Grandvalira — very large!
  • Spectacular mountain hikes in summer
  • Spa and wellness centers
  • A trip to the Pyrenees villages

Visa: Not needed (Schengen). Currency: Euro. Language: Catalan, Spanish, French.

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Tips for Every Destination

Practical tips from people who have flown — when to fly, where to stay, local food, beaches and hidden places

🇦🇱Albania5 tips

When to fly

May-September. Peak in July-August (packed beaches, high prices). Best value: June and September — warm, less crowded, significantly cheaper.

Local transport

It's best to rent a car from Tirana — the coastal roads are spectacular but public transport is limited. Most payments are in cash (Lek).

Recommended beaches

Ksamil (the gem of the Albanian Riviera — small islands and turquoise water), Drymades and Gjipe for wild coves, Dhërmi for nightlife.

Must-try local food

Tave Kosi (baked lamb in yogurt), Byrek (filled pastries), fresh sea fish in Saranda, Albanian espresso on every corner.

Saving money

One of the most affordable destinations in Europe — €30-50 per night in a good hotel, beer €2-3, a restaurant meal €8-15. Worth keeping cash for the villages.

🇬🇷Greece4 general + 7 islands
Current travel-warning level: 2 out of 4 — Greece

Israel's National Security Council (gov.il) currently rates Greece at level 2 ("occasional threat") and recommends increased precautions. This is a recommendation, not a legal ban.

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When to fly

May-October. June and September are gold — beaches open, warm water, attractions open but less crowded and significantly cheaper.

Island hopping

Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) — you must book in advance in July-August. Companies: Blue Star, Hellenic Seaways. App: Ferryhopper.

Transport in cities

In Athens — excellent metro. On the islands — local buses + renting an ATV/scooter is common and convenient. Beat taxi app (cheaper than Uber).

Must-eat food

Souvlaki/Gyros at a street stand (€3-5), fresh fish at a taverna by the sea, real Greek salad (a whole block of feta!), Tsipouro/Ouzo with snacks in the evening.

By island — special focus
🌅Santorini3 tips

The sunset in Oia

World famous — arrive 90 minutes early! Or avoid the crowds in Fira/Imerovigli, which also offer beautiful sunsets.

Where to stay

Oia for luxury and sunsets · Fira for nightlife and budget · Imerovigli to relax with a view of the caldera.

Avoid the cruise ships

On days when big cruise ships arrive, Fira gets crazy. Move that day to Akrotiri or the black and red beaches.

🍹Mykonos3 tips

Choosing beaches

Paradise & Super Paradise for parties, Psarou for luxury, Ornos for families, Elia for quiet.

Where to stay

Mykonos Town (Chora) for nightlife and the old town, Ornos for families, Platis Gialos for a quiet beach.

Price warning

Mykonos is very expensive — a bed at a beach club €100+. Have lunch in the inland villages (Ano Mera) — half the price.

🚗Crete3 tips

Rent a car — a must

The biggest island in Greece. To reach Elafonissi (pink sand beach) and Balos Lagoon you need a car.

Where to stay

Chania (west, a charming Venetian port city), Heraklion (center + Knossos), Elounda (luxury in the east).

Cretan food

Dakos (rusk salad + feta), Sfakianopita (pancake with honey), the best olive oil in Greece, free raki at the end of a meal.

🏰Rhodes3 tips

The Old Town (UNESCO)

Crusader walls from the period, stone alleys, a knights' palace. 2-3 hours of walking in the best-preserved town in Greece.

Recommended beaches

Lindos (white village + acropolis + beach), Tsambika (exotic), Faliraki for nightlife.

Day trip to Symi

Symi — a picturesque pastel harbor 1 hour by ferry. One of Greece's least-known gems.

🚴Kos3 tips

Cycling along the beach

A bike path along the beach in Kos Town. Rental €5/day — an excellent option for full beach trips.

Beaches

Tigaki (a long beach), Paradise Beach, Kefalos for calm. Less photographed than Santorini but no less beautiful.

Day trip to a volcano

Nisyros — an active volcano island! You can go down into the crater. A small ferry for a one-day trip.

🚢Zakynthos3 tips

Shipwreck Beach (Navagio)

Book a boat tour in the early morning hours — less crowded + the best light. You can also visit the Blue Caves.

Protected sea turtles

Laganas Bay is a nature reserve — Loggerhead sea turtles are protected by law. Excellent snorkeling for spotting them.

Where to stay

Tsilivi for beach + couples' nightlife, Laganas for the young crowd and parties, Zakynthos Town for authenticity.

🌳Corfu3 tips

Different from the other islands

Green, lush, Venetian (not Cycladic). A UNESCO town + aristocratic palaces — a more European atmosphere and less crowded.

Where to stay

Corfu Town for culture, Paleokastritsa for rocky coves, Kassiopi for the quiet north-east.

The magical north-east

Kouloura, Agni, Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) — the most beautiful views on the island. A car is a must to get there.

🇨🇾Cyprus5 tips

When to fly

April-October. May and September are best — warm water, cooler than July, less crowded and cheaper.

Transport

Rent a car — driving is on the left (like England!). Buses connect the main cities but are less flexible for wild beaches.

Recommended beaches

Nissi Beach (Ayia Napa, parties), Fig Tree Bay (Protaras, families), Lara Bay (Akamas — sea turtles, wild).

Cypriot food

Halloumi on the grill, Meze (15+ small dishes), Kleftiko (oven-baked lamb), Commandaria (the oldest wine in the world).

Saving money

Cheaper than the Greek islands. €50-80 per night in a mid-range hotel, a taverna meal €15-25. Supermarkets offer excellent value.

🇦🇿Azerbaijan5 tips
Current travel advisory level: 3 of 4 — Azerbaijan

Israel's National Security Council (gov.il) currently rates Azerbaijan at advisory level 3, due to its geographic proximity to Iran. This is a recommendation, not a legal prohibition — travel to Azerbaijan is fully legal and Azerbaijan is not among the countries Israeli citizens are legally barred from entering (Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen). The decision and responsibility rest with each traveler, per the National Security Council's own guidance.

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When to fly

April-June and September-October. Summer is very hot (38°C+), winter is cold. Spring/autumn is ideal.

Visa for Israelis

e-Visa online $25, approved in 3 days. Official site: evisa.gov.az (not expensive middlemen!).

Transport in Baku

Excellent metro (₪2 per ride), Bolt/Uber available. Renting a car is recommended for trips outside the city (Gobustan, Yanardağ — the burning mountain).

Azerbaijani food

Plov (rice with meat and dried fruit), Qutab (filled flatbreads), Dolma. Black tea with jam — the national ritual.

Saving money

The old town (Icherisheher, UNESCO) is free to walk through. Baku Boulevard — a free seaside promenade. Local meals $5-10.

🇦🇲Armenia5 tips
Current travel advisory level: 3 of 4 — Armenia

Israel's National Security Council (gov.il) currently rates Armenia at advisory level 3, due to its geographic proximity to Iran. This is a recommendation, not a legal prohibition — travel to Armenia is fully legal and Armenia is not among the countries Israeli citizens are legally barred from entering (Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen). The decision and responsibility rest with each traveler, per the National Security Council's own guidance.

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When to fly

May-October. Peak June-September. Winter is cold but skiing is excellent at Tsaghkadzor.

Visa for Israelis

Visa-free — 90 days. Just a valid passport — easy and simple.

Transport

In Yerevan — cheap metro (₪2). Marshrutka (minibuses) cover the whole country. Renting a car is convenient for the beautiful routes.

Food and wine

Khorovats (meat on fire), Lavash (UNESCO), Khash, Churchkhela. Armenia — the cradle of the world's wine (Areni-1, a 6,100-year-old winery!).

Must-do day trips

Geghard (UNESCO, a monastery carved into the rock), Garni (a Roman temple), Lake Sevan + Sevanavank Monastery — all an hour from Yerevan.

🇭🇺Hungary5 tips

When to fly

April-October for warmth. November-December for the magic of Christmas markets. January-March is the most affordable and great for the spa waters.

Transport in Budapest

The oldest metro on the European continent — fast and cheap. A day ticket ₪10. The BKK app for live tracking.

Where to stay

District V (Belváros) for sightseeing, District VII (Jewish Quarter) for nightlife (Ruin Bars), VI for the opera and shopping.

Hungarian food

Goulash (not a soup! it's a ragout), Lángos (fried bread with garlic + yogurt), Chimney Cake, sweet Tokaji wine.

Saving money

Always pay in HUF (forint) — better rates than EUR. Tourists get ripped off in deals. A ~10% tip is expected.

🇬🇪Georgia5 tips
Current travel advisory level: 2 of 4 — Georgia

Israel's National Security Council (gov.il) currently rates Georgia at advisory level 2 ("occasional threat") — down from level 3 previously in effect — and recommends increased precautions while in the country, amid heightened hostility toward Israelis and Jews since the "Iron Swords" war. This is a recommendation, not a legal prohibition — travel to Georgia is fully legal and Georgia is not among the countries Israeli citizens are legally barred from entering (Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen). The decision and responsibility rest with each traveler, per the National Security Council's own guidance.

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When to fly

May-October. Batumi for summer (Black Sea), Tbilisi in spring/autumn, Kazbegi in winter for skiing in clean air.

Visa for Israelis

Free — 90 days! Just a valid passport.

Transport

Marshrutka is cheap and covers the whole country. The Tbilisi metro is ₪1.50 per ride. Bolt is available in the cities.

Food and wine

Khinkali (plump dumplings — a must!), Khachapuri (cheese bread — the Adjarian one looks like a boat). Georgia — the home of ancient wine (8,000 years).

Must-see places

Kazbegi (Gergeti Trinity Church on the mountain), Mtskheta (UNESCO, the ancient capital), Svaneti (wild mountains, medieval towers).

🇲🇪Montenegro5 tips

When to fly

May-October. July-August is peak summer + tourists. June and September are the sweet spot — warm, pleasant water, less crowded.

Transport

Excellent buses between Tivat-Kotor-Budva (€3-5). Rent a car for mountain trips (Durmitor, Lovćen) — amazing views.

Recommended beaches

Sveti Stefan (the icon), Jaz Beach for a long beach, Mogren in Budva. Less crowded than Croatia — the same sea, half the price.

Food

Cevapi (kebab), Njeguški pršut (an exceptional smoked prosciutto), fresh seafood in the Bay of Kotor. Excellent Vranac wine.

Hidden gems

Our Lady of the Rocks (an artificial island with a church), Lake Skadar (border with Albania), the small and romantic town of Perast.