Nature

Hiking the Holy Land: Solitary creatures at the edge of the wilderness

Some consider the fox to be wily and cunning. Between children’s fables and Jewish folklore, you might come away thinking this cute, fluffy creature is somehow inferior to other mammals.

THE RISING SUN, the scent of spring flowers on the breeze, the quiet. No matter how dark it still is, no matter how tired I am, I find myself drawn out the door before the rest of the world is awake.
Swimming in the sinkholes. Part of an immersive sunrise excursion, a mineral dip in the freshwater sinkholes offers a restorative and wild experience on the rugged northern shores.

The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape

At Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park.

Sunrise, migration, and birdwatching: A new site opens on the Carmel coast

IT IS no accident that Song of Songs is read every Passover. The book is saturated with an explosive, summoning, and impossible to resist spring – an explosion of energy and new life

Passover and Song of Songs: What spring teaches us about freedom


The approach of spring: In Jerusalem, nature continues its cycle amid war - opinion

Like the plants, Jerusalemites are tough. In the last few years, we have undergone pain and grieving. But truly loving this city and this land, we are resilient.

A butterfly lights on a pile of candy at the Mahaneh Yehuda market.

Near an IKEA store: Wolf bites woman in the face in Hamburg shopping area

Experts say attacks on humans are very rare, and healthy wolves usually keep their distance.

 Wolf

UN warns: Migratory freshwater fish are disappearing

A UN report links the rapid collapse to a combination of dam construction, river fragmentation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change impacts.

An aerial view shows a plantation field in the Amazon rainforest during a Greenpeace flyover amid the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), near Centro Novo, state of Maranhao, Brazil, November 13, 2025.

Touches of nature: The trend arriving just in time for Passover

Ahead of Passover, the floral trend returns to homes - this time with a more balanced approach: Less clutter and more harmony, combined with advanced finishing technologies.

Calm Florals, Via Arcadia.

The Judean Desert in bloom: Following ancient paths of healing just beyond Jerusalem

Again and again, I discovered that some of the most profound healing environments lie just beyond Jerusalem’s crowded streets.

A Judean Desert carpet of spring wildflowers.

Twin giant 'Doomsday fish' found along a Mexican beach, startling tourists

Officials said the deep-sea fish usually live about 1,000 meters down, and beachgoers reported panic.

Oarfish, also called 'Doomsday fish'.

Study explains Antarctica’s mystery Blood Falls

Researchers solved the mystery thanks to measuring devices that captured the event entirely by chance, providing the first evidence of the immense physical pressure behind this eerie natural phenomen

Antartica's Blood Falls.

Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop

Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.

Cliff Cafe.

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Tripadvisor has unveiled its 2026 ranking of the world’s best beaches, featuring a new category. Greece stands out with two beaches topping the European list.

Isla Pasión, Mexico.

The scenery alone is worth the trip: I found a European atmosphere inside Israel

From a winery with a view of an ancient fortress to a ceramics studio in a renovated chicken coop. 24 hours in the Beit She’an Valley: Earth, wind, history, present, future, and a perfect view.

Glamping.