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A new study finds that Tel Avivians are not only far more liberal in comparison with other Israelis, but also expect their local government to promote progressive values • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • A list of essential apps to download before your trip to Tel Aviv (part 1/2)

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• The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture

• Gett (affiliate link)

• Moovit

• Wolt (affiliate link)

• Tel Aviv Beaches (app store) | Tel Aviv Beaches (Google Play)

The Jewish architects who fled Europe and re-settled in Tel Aviv made it into the gem that it is today • White City audio tour recommendation • Annual cultural festivals happening in Tel Aviv May 2025 (Houses from Within and Docaviv) and a visitors guide to the museum cluster around Bialik Square (Liebling House, City Museum and Bialik’s House)

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• The White City

•Mayer House(Booking.com affiliate link)

Tel Aviv Marathon’s special race honoring IDF veterans showcases the kind of grit that was needed to create a new city in the sand dunes back in the times of the first mayor, Meir Dizengoff • "Trail of Independence" audio tour recommendation • How the pioneering spirit of the city's founders lives on in today's innovation ecosystem

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• Old Jaffa's Secrets: A Circular Tour from the Clock Tower to Yefet Street

• Hotel Gymnasia (Booking.com affiliate link)

Maccabi Tel Aviv snatched the trophy from Hapoel Jerusalem, but the contrast between the two cities runs deeper than a basketball rivalry • Old City of Jerusalem audio tour recommendation • The "Two Cities One Break" campaign made it crystal clear that the best way to experience Israel is a Tel Aviv + Jerusalem combo with new rail infrastructure making the connection ever more convenient

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• The Four Corners of the Historical Old City: A Self-Guided Jerusalem Tour

• JLM Mamila Hotel (Booking.com affiliate link)

Avant-garde culinary adventure in Tel Aviv is the latest hit on the social channels of Israeli foodies • Jaffa’s American-German Colony audio tour recommendation • A food guide to Tel Aviv’s from street food to fine dining, and looking ahead at special days in the Israeli calendar throughout May 2025

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• A Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony

• Numa Hotel (Booking.com affiliate link)

The complex history of Jaffa, between conflict and coexistence, is ever more apparent in the meticulous preservation of a former orange grove centrepiece • Old Jaffa audio tour recommendation • A visitors guide to Jaffa, including the trendy Flea Market area, the Jaffa Port and what visitors coming in spring 2025 should expect

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• Old Jaffa's Secrets: A Circular Tour from the Clock Tower to Yefet Street

• The Setai Hotel

Infrastructure challenges in this city built on sands became another demonstration of the agility in which Tel Aviv adapts • White City audio tour recommendation • Sea bathing season will officially open in the beginning of April 2025 and Tel Aviv’s long stretch of golden sand beaches offers a place for each and every one

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• The White City

• Hotel Cinema

Cyclists in Tel Aviv enjoy a new section of the city’s bike path infrastructure • Gan HaHashmal audio tour recommendation • The culinary identity of HaCarmel market in the heart of Tel Aviv and managing time expectations from rush hours to closing times over the Israeli weekend

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• The Electrifying Story of Gan HaHashmal and Its Architecture

• Abraham Hostel (Booking.com affiliate link)

Tel Aviv’s biggest music venue will host a nationally beloved Israeli singer anticipated to draw a huge crowd • Trail of Independence audio tour recommendation • A perfect plan to celebrate Israel’s 77th Independence Day in Tel Aviv and a few transportation tips for getting around the city

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• The Trail of Independence: Tracing the origins of modern Tel Aviv

• Hotel 65

An unexpected live music performance announcement turned out to be something else entirely • Neve Tzedek audio tour recommendation • Upcoming holidays and special occasions notice for Tel Aviv visitors in April 2025

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• Picturesque Neve Tzedek: A Tour around Israel’s Petit Paris

• Roger’s House (Booking.com affiliate link)

Visiting Tel Aviv is probably going to be great. That’s something we can extrapolate from the data. But my aim is to help you increase your enjoyment of the trip and this also entails managing expectations. Knowing the challenges of a place and learning to circumvent them is key here.

What's the number one issue travelers to Tel Aviv encounter? Tel Aviv tour guide will give you an evidence-based analysis, that has also grew to be the rationale for this podcast.

Hello and welcome!

Tomer Chelouche here, Tel Aviv tour guide since 2008. I started guiding tours in the city out of fascination with my family history. The Chelouche family was one of the founding families of Tel Aviv. My ancestors built this city - and I’m telling its story.

This podcast is aimed to inspire you before your visit to Tel Aviv. You can listen to it whether you’re already on the plane en route to TLV airport, or if you’re still considering your next travel destination, and everything in between.

This podcast is free of charge and always will be. On the go, I’ll also give you specific recommendations about my audio tours, that you can purchase and experience when in Tel Aviv. I hope you like this podcast, and hopefully it will make your visit to Tel Aviv more enjoyable.