A Wider Bridge is partnering with the Olivia lesbian travel company to bring queer women on a 10-day mission to Israel to experience the country through an LGBTQ lens. Olivia is THE Travel company for lesbians! Over the past 40 years, the company has evolved into a vibrant community and a culture, that has taken […]
If you travel to Israel on Yom Kippur you might want to look at this discussion on the website Trip Advisor Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive […]
Popular British magazine Gay Times flew to Israel for an unforgettable journey through Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Judean Desert and Mitzpe Ramon – and didn’t forget to explore the much-alive and present LGBT+ life. As we jump into the back of a 4×4 Jeep like something from a James Bond movie, our eyes become […]
An American Bear in the Middle East. Was his travel to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem safe? In one word: Yes! “I will continue to tell of my love of Tel Aviv, the beach, the men, the food in future posts on here,” writes Adam Dupuis. Read his blog. “It’s very easy to make new friends […]
Ever wanted to know what top international celebrities are up to when they visit Israel? Well, now you can follow in their footsteps because we have the inside scoop on where famous faces like Madonna and Mick Jagger like to sleep, eat and play. Mick Jagger in Jerusalem Here’s the list of what worldwide-known figures […]
America’s #1 gay travel magazine Passport highlights Nadav Peretz, founder of travel company Outstanding Travel, which specializes in LGBTQ travel to Israel and Greece. Nadav spoke about his life and business, and the recent collaboration with the American group for gay dads, Gays With Kids. If there is one takeaway from chatting with Nadav Peretz, […]
Former NSYNC boyband member and TV personality Lance Bass is currently in Tel Aviv on vacation with husband Michael Turchin. For both Lance and his Jewish husband, it’s the first time in Israel. Eating in the Carmel Market The couple came to Israel accompanied by their two best friends, actress Jamie Lynn Sigler (‘The Sopranos’) […]
Gay fashion blogger Patrick T Cooper fell in love with Tel Aviv’s through a special tour he got from fashionista drag queen Nona Chalant Tel Aviv walking city tour with drag queen Nona Chalant Who isn’t gay? Well, if you are not maybe you should consider it! GAY = HAPPY. I don’t know about you, but ask […]
Visitors to Tel Aviv who last came more than a decade ago will be astonished at the transformation of the city’s skyline as many high-rise buildings have sprung up, mainly alongside the Ayalon Highway. Boosted by the billions in high-tech riches pouring into the city, the focus on high-rise construction is currently in the area […]
Traveling to Israel this summer? Here’s your LGBT cheat sheet for things to do in Tel Aviv. A Wider Bridge recommends: (This is a live update page. come back and visit!) Tel Aviv is very often mentioned as an LGBT-friendly travel destinations lists. Only last week “the city that never sleeps” was selected by Tourism-Review.com […]