Tel Aviv - House of Spring

The view from the airplane as you are flying into one of Israel's busiest airports is truly remarkable. With its modern look and ancient feel, the city balances the modern with the old. You may want to visit Tel Aviv Square, where David Ben Gurion signed Israel's proclamation of freedom and independence, or even the Israeli Museum, which is like the city itself; it balances the new with the old, for there are two wings in which to view art (the modern and ancient) and this museum also boasts having the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Quick Tips:

As you walk through the heart of the city, you find whole blocks full of vendors, a bazaar we Americans like to call a flea market. Many items of Israeli culture can be found here and if you are on the way out of the country and wish to buy a last minute gift, here is where you would find the most creative (many of the items are done by hand) and pleasing (many painters reside here and even paint in front of a crowd) items.

Best Way To Get Around:

Tel Aviv is relatively safe to be in if you are a tourist or even if you live there, so every method of transportation would be fine. You may wish to take a bus, rent a car (however, there are not many auto stick shifts so it may be a little uncomfortable if you do not know how to drive a manual) or even walk to destinations and each way of traveling is ideal.

As you walk up to the museum, you notice something very strange; there are two wings of art and artifacts. There is the more modern one with new Israeli paintings and the old one with the ancient artifacts, but whichever one you choose to visit, you are sure to like. Also, in the center between the two wings there is a structure that looks like it is coming out of the ground, but as you walk past, there is a door that you are supposed to walk through. This structure is unique for it is temperature controlled to house the dead sea scrolls.

There are a wide array of clubs scattered throughout Tel Aviv in many districts and they are all unique. However, they all boast good music, especially from their resident DJs and the lively mood in all of the clubs. It may be difficult at first to find one for many are exclusive but if you ask around, I am sure that someone will tell you.