Paintballing - Hagoshrim - Milestones Israel

Travelling with children can always be a challenge and finding events and excursions to keep them entertained is always a challenge. Like no other- Israel too has its choices and, one of them is paint balling in the Galilee. Paint-balling has already found its fame in America and other countries worldwide and is now available here in Israel , so here a few things you should know first.

Available for children over the ages of 5 , and adults too can of course participate. Located in the Galilee, and one the most popular tourist attractions, with other options too such as kayaks, camping ad outdoor catering. The paint-balling itself can be played in teams in families or even couples or children versus adults.They are open 24/7 and definitely need to book in advance as opposed to just turning up spontaneously.

At Milestones Israel, we give you the opportunity to help you create a personalized tour of Israel. A one day tour of Tel Aviv is an essential part of your trip as Tel Aviv is one of the major cities here that holds so much to offer, and Nachalat Binyamin is just one of these vital places.Day tours with Milestones Israel is one way of doing this, by sampling what we have to offer , within just one day you are able to see so much. With guided tours, lead by Erez Strasburg , our founder at Milestones Israel , you will be taken on a hand in hand tour showing you every aspect of the places of your choice. Our tours are even privatized, so that you can spend your time in Israel with your families and friends in a more intimate way with your own special times together.

The Ashkenazi Synagogue - Tzfat - Milestones Israel

One of the most hidden gems, and one of the most unique cities to visit whilst in Israel is Tzfat, Whilst you are here, you should make it your priority , to visit at least one of the beautiful synagogues. The Ashkenazim synagogue is one of the finest to see whilst you enjoy your visit, and has never failed to keep me intrigued. I have been here with several trips and tours, and each and every time I  visit there are more and more things that I learn. Being an Ashkenazi jew myself , it appeals to me even more as it was always something that is in each of the route of every person. The synagogue is located near the lane with art stores and kabbalah centers so it is in the very heart of Tzfat. The tour and view of the synagogue is short and sweet, but plenty to take in as you can view synagogues in a totally different perspective from how you would see them compared to the ones back home. It has the enchanting essences of antique and beautiful embellished pieces to keep you intrigued. It is a vital part of visiting Tzfat and should be on your list of sites to see without a doubt.

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At Milestones Israel, we give you the opportunity to help you create a personalized tour of Israel. A one day tour of Tel Aviv is an essential part of your trip as Tel Aviv is one of the major cities here that holds so much to offer, and Nachalat Binyamin is just one of these vital places.Day tours with Milestones Israel is one way of doing this, by sampling what we have to offer , within just one day you are able to see so much. With guided tours, lead by Erez Strasburg , our founder at Milestones Israel , you will be taken on a hand in hand tour showing you every aspect of the places of your choice. Our tours are even privatized, so that you can spend your time in Israel with your families and friends in a more intimate way with your own special times together.

Carmel Mountain - Milestones Israel -

Up Above the Kinneret lies the Mount Carmel , One of the most essential sites to visit on your trip to Israel is the Carmel mountain...based in the merkaz (center) of Israel , and looks over areas such as Haifa, and the Kinneret water, with amazing views and a walk that is one of a kind.

I have been here several times with several tour groups and every time I do it , it is different. It depends on what kind of hike you prefer, I am usually one to say I prefer something downhill, however the Carmel Mountain is different, in that, you usually start at the top and walk down. The walk down is truly fascinating - with a mix of edgy rock climbing, (there is metal handles and ropes to hold on to), for those of you that are adrenaline junkies , this is definitely something that should be on your to-do list.

With amazing Views and some beautiful sites to see, you will be coming back home with some exquisite pictures.

At Milestones Israel, we give you the opportunity to help you create a personalized tour of Israel. A one day tour of Tel Aviv is an essential part of your trip as Tel Aviv is one of the major cities here that holds so much to offer, and Nachalat Binyamin is just one of these vital places.Day tours with Milestones Israel is one way of doing this, by sampling what we have to offer , within just one day you are able to see so much. With guided tours, lead by Erez Strasburg , our founder at Milestones Israel , you will be taken on a hand in hand tour showing you every aspect of the places of your choice. Our tours are even privatized, so that you can spend your time in Israel with your families and friends in a more intimate way with your own special times together.www.milestonesisrael.com

Mira Raman - Nachalat Binyamin - Milestones Israel

I have now visited the Nachalat Binyamin Market several times now, each time gaining more and more personal stories about each of the artists. Last Tuesday when i visited , I had the pleasure of talking to Mira  Raman, an artist who has created her work and evolved since her youth. Mira's work revolves around what her mother taught her in her youth , such as how to make it for your own with your own style...

This kind of vibe is essential to each of the artists located in the market. Each to their own, and with their own background stories , they all have something unique and individual to offer

At Milestones Israel, we give you the opportunity to help you create a personalized tour of Israel. A one day tour of Tel Aviv is an essential part of your trip as Tel Aviv is one of the major cities here that holds so much to offer, and Nachalat Binyamin is just one of these vital places.Day tours with Milestones Israel is one way of doing this, by sampling what we have to offer , within just one day you are able to see so much. With guided tours, lead by Erez Strasburg , our founder at Milestones Israel , you will be taken on a hand in hand tour showing you every aspect of the places of your choice. Our tours are even privatized, so that you can spend your time in Israel with your families and friends in a more intimate way with your own special times together.

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Volunteer in Israel - Sports Centre for Disabled - Milestones Israel

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The sports center for the disabled, is an opportunity to really value your time here in Israel , and contribute to something off the beaten track, at the sports center, it has a few known successful highlights, mainly that you can participate in the wheelchair basketball events, which allows you to either be included in their teams, or if you are in a large enough group yourselves, you can use the facilities and the court to play against each other Especially if you have younger travelers in your group , this is something that will really open them up and help them to appreciate something which they may not be able to experience back home

Lastly I will briefly mention that some of the past participants we were told have participated in Paralympics! this really opened me up and made me more determined because it made me realize how something so unique can turn into something so successful...

It really is an amazing opportunity and you should miss out.Milestones Israel is a special tour group based in Israel. Our specialty is personalized tourism and making tour groups allow to see Israel from different angles...Feel free to contact us on out website - www.milestonesisrael.com.
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Desy - Newspaper Designs - Nachlat Binyamina - Milestones Israel

Nachlat Binyamina has a huge range of Artist's work to admire, but one of the many that caught my eye , was DESY - Newspaper Designs. So here is what I can tell you about Desy and her designs.

By using newspapers, she creates products such as baskets, newspaper and magazine holders , boxes for storage, remote holders and other items you might find useful around your house. The highlight of her art, is not just that it is made by such a simple disposable product as newspaper which we see every day. The only newspapers which she uses to create her products are "Happy News" stories...so  - For Desy's products, she only uses newspapers that are made from happy story articles

In a place such as Israel - we can analyse this like no one else. Most of the news here is negative. She has used the news of Israel in its weakest spot as a way to make something beautiful out of it. When I asked her why, she replied that she wanted to make something beautiful and useful out of something that we dispose of without any thought. Who could have ever even considered of recycling something and making it into Art? OK I am aware that in the world of modern art , there are such designs that are made by recycling products, to show that even after once someone has used it they can be made into something beautiful and admirable.

So a few details to share with you. Desy Designs is hard to reach online as there is no website or FB page, however she is contactable by phone - 0524229206, and also if you are in Tel Aviv during the event of Nachlat Binyamin(Tuesday and Friday from 9.30 until 4.30) then go and please take a visit

If you are interested in making your trip to Israel more personalized, more specific to your needs, and most importantly, if you have lots to fit in with a short amount of time, we are experts. Milestones Israel is an ideal way to make the most of your trip to Israel. Israel Travel, and Tourism is our strongest feature that we are able to provide you with.

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Blind Museum - Holon Israel - Milestones Israel

Last week I had an amazing opportunity given to me by Milestones Israel...

I was given the chance to visit the Blind museum based in Holon , just outside of Tel Aviv. It is a once in a lifetime experience that will only be available to you in this part of the world. It gave me so much to think about - from as soon as I entered the area, to afterwards, I  had so much to think about , it totally gave me a completely new perspective on the Blind people of this world.

So what I would like to highlight are a few things. Firstly , the fact that our tour itself was lead by a blind man

Secondly - The different changes between each room has certain effects on each person in the group. and lastly...the location

I am going to try and focus on the positive things. This is a place that needs to be praised...it is something that part of the world has to deal with on a daily basis, and more than anything else -the museum is designed for children. It's actually called "the children's museum". Even though there are different sections which you can visit, the museum itself is designated mostly to kids. - this is incredibly a great idea...as it makes them so much aware of people who are blind. There is the concept that there are kids in this world which we know live in a world that they are not even aware that there are blind people. However it compromises several things just for the kids. It isn't just some boring museum where you walk around, look at stuff and go home afterwards thinking I went to a museum today. It is an experience itself - very interactive, you need to use all your other senses, and be totally focused the whole time.

So at the beginning, we all sit down in the front of the museum, we are introduced to a guy- who we later find out is partially blind - but none of us even picked up on that. He tells us about how to get the most of the museum , how to experience it safely, and a bit of an outline of the history of the place. he then mentioned briefly we will be lead by a blind person... this is  not what any of us were expecting...

So then we are told about lockers...we are told we can bring in NOTHING...no phones ,no watches , nothing with the slightest bit of reflections light...absolutely nothing.. so we all go over to the lockers and put our stuff away. Then we come back , and we go in through a door... where we are given a blind stick and told how to use it...i.e don't lift it off the floor, how to use it in a U shape..., then the partially blind man leads us to the darkness gradually and gradually until we are in blackness...feeling around for a wall. We now start to hear a new voice...our new friend who we will be leading us around . He directs us where to lean and stand and how to feel who you are walking into...we all line up against a wall. there is absolutely no light.It's not like your room at night where your eyes adjust to the darkness and eventually you will see. Frankly - I found it more comfortable to keep my eyes closed for most of the tour...I didn't think I would need to keep them open as there is nothing to see. But gradually you find that you should keep them open, just for the sake of making yourself appear like a regular blind person. 

He leads us through several rooms all requiring that you use different senses in order to tell where you are...just a few examples... a market where we had to smell the rotten fruit...a boat where we felt the water on us...a music room where we lied down on the carpet and felt the vibrations of the music...and a rain-forest where there were monkeys and water and rain and so many other features that I am not even aware of...Most important i should mention...WE ARE NEVER GOING TO SEE THESE ROOMS IN LIGHT...I asked that at the end...he simply replied that there are no lights and therefore we will not be able to see it. It was also incredible... I visited this place on my own...and I feel like I became immediate best friends with a bunch of strangers on their own day tour...afterwards we chatted for half an hour about their trip...we would never have bonded without this experience..

Ok...so I said I would focus on the positive...the location itself is pretty hard to find. I was on my own, I relied on public transport, Google maps and Moovit to get there. I didn't know anyone to show me around and there was also the language barrier. I gave up when I was about ten minutes away to hitch a taxi who took me right up there. I then had to walk through a park and a basket ball court to eventually get to the door.

A word of advice- go here either with someone who drives, or with a large tour group - it appeared the large groups are allowed to enter into the museum parking lot...one more thing very important...you need to book in advance in order to be there with a tour of your language. Without a booking you simply will not be able to enter.

So a few details for you... this is the link to their page ...http://www.dialogue-in-the-dark.com/venues-worldwide/israel-holon

And lastly... a link to our page...We hope we can help you discover more about personalized tours of Israel and Israel tourism in general... we are waiting to hear from you... Milestones Israel... http://www.milestonesisrael.com/

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