Heavily planned, this trip required me to corral a group of somethings around the country, so this trip, a trip to experience the country on my own, was long overdue. I knew it would be different this time, traveling with my husband who had never been to Israel before. In the weeks leading up to the trip, I found myself missing them, and wondering what Israel would be like without them.
Deciding where to stay in Tel Aviv can be a challenge, with beachfront hotels, luxurious rentals, and boutique hotels aplenty. I settled on an apartment rental in Neve Tzedek, a hip neighborhood brimming with restaurants, bars, shopping, and people-watching. The apartment was a seven minute walk from the beach, a five minute walk to Carmel Market, and a ten minute walk to Allenby and Rothschild Boulevard, which was a crossroads of endless restaurant options.
The apartment was in a high rise building complete with a doorman, pool, and lounge area. It was the perfect basecamp to explore Tel Aviv on foot or bicycle. The first two days of our trip were spent along the Mediterranean. The weather was consistently in the upper 70s to mid 80s with a light coastal breeze.
Coffee and two bourekas later, we were ready to face the day. On our way back to the apartment, we wandered through Carmel Market. The vendors were just setting up for the day - and the preliminary sights and smells were enough to bring us back several more times throughout our time in Tel Aviv.
We agreed it was the most delicious juice either of us had ever tasted. We walked to the right along the beach, toes in the sand, letting the water pool up around our ankles. We made our way to a collection of loungers, rented a few for the afternoon, and soaked up the all the Mediterranean beach vibes.
