Multidisciplinary view of the world
Since July 2020, Israel is undergoing an unprecedented protest wave. Claims against government corruption in general and particularly against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu take people to the streets. This blog post contains a collection of video clips from the various dmeonstrations.
Israelis are fed up with the government and the Knesset parliament members, and with Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoing a corruption trial. Protests have been going on for a while, and here are some photos from one of the more intense ones.
Paddling in the Sea of Galilee when the only large natural fresh water lake in Israel is full, is a true delight. Here are some photos for inspiration…
Israelis wished for trees, green spaces and a café, most of them missed the sea, hugs and a grocery store, were looking for a quiet corner at home, and some wish to slow down. How did Israel experience the lockdown? Here are the notable findings from an independent survey conducted in a collaboration with XNET magazine.
Want to improve your flowers photography skills? You came to the right place! A short illustrated tutorial will give you some powerful tips!
Video editing and architecture – they meet in an interesting aspect. Watch and read about a short clip I edited, and taught me an important lesson about details.
Coronavirus lockdown limits our possibility to get away from home. It is an outstanding opportunity to rediscover our immediate environment. Here’s what I found in a radius of 100 meters from home. What did YOU find?
The Shikoku Pilgrimage is an inspiring route covering 88 temples in Shikoku island, Japan. If you have only a few days in the area, consider these day hike options, which can be a great introduction to the pilgrimage, where beautiful natural scenery, inspiring temples in exotic locations and lovely towns and rural areas blend into a holistic experience.
While traveling in Madagascar, I volunteered in Reniala Reserve and Lemur Rescue Center. Helping taking care of the Lemurs, being surrounded by magnificent flora and fauna, mainly the peculiar Baobabs, was an experience of a lifetime. Here’s a day in the reserve, by video and photos.
Located in south Serbia, Niš is a historical-cultural crossroads. Interesting archaeology, historical relics and monuments, and remains from troubled times, dot the city together with pleasant streets, vivid street life and nice modernist architecture.
An unforgettable night in Jerusalem: For the first time, offices of the municipality of Jerusalem were turned into exhibition halls presenting multidisciplinary and interactive art exhibits and installations.
Planning a visit to Isalo National Park? ITC Lodge is the place to stay. Not only will you enjoy comfortable bungalows, but also support community and ecology projects.
Isalo National Park offers beautiful contrasting landscape formations, as well as rich flora and fauna, some endemic to Madagascar. Here are four suggested day itineraries for enjoying the park.
Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, retains a beautiful architectural legacy from colonial times. Among several interesting styles, an interesting collection of buildings built in modernist and international style designs dot the hilly areas of the city.
Peculiar yet inspiring, Malagasy culture demonstrates how the commemoration of the deceased can be a celebration.
13th Alpine Peace Crossing Peace Hike took place on June 29th, 2019. Here is a collection of sights from the event.
What makes Almaty, Kazakhstan’s former capital and its main commercial and cultural hub, so welcoming and attractive? Here’s an introduction to a city which is a journey, a must visit for anyone related to urban design and planning.
Can Soviet public housing be interesting? A tour in Almaty’s residential blocks is a journey through a surprising living environment with intriguing facades.
Photos and video of day hike from Tokushima to temples 20-21 along the Shikoku Henro.
Visiting a vanishing village in Japan, where scarecrows were turned into an open museum, only enhancing the feeling of rural realm decay.
Photos of day hike from Takamatsu to temples 80-81-82 along the Shikoku Henro.
Photos and video of day hike from Takamatsu to temples 84-85 along the Shikoku Henro.
Take a look at 10 photos of the Negev Iris, and learn about people’s preferences regarding flowers photography
The Meishar is a vast valley in the center of the Negev Desert. This year, a significant amount of rain brought an abundance of seasonal plants, turning the area green and colorful.
Grove of the Forty is a beautiful area in the Carmel Ridge near Haifa. During the winter, beautiful blossom decorates the ridge, which faces Zevulun valley and the Lower Galilee, and provides great vistas to Haifa Bay as well.
Novi Beograd was planned during the late 1940s and has been built ever since as an overwhelmingly impressive modernist town. But don’t let the gray look of its brutalist buildings deceive you – unique details, green vegetation, care of locals and vast open areas create a unique environment.
Entrepreneurship for the sake of entrepreneurship misses the main point – identifying cores of problems and providing them with proper solutions. Why do people avoid digging into problems and prefer solving wrong problems? A few thoughts about it in this article.
Niš, like any other Serbian town, contains an interesting variety of modernist architecture. From small apartment buildings with delicate simple modernist lines to large high rise brutalist blocks, and magnificent public buildings.
Situated in Vojvodina, north Serbia, close to the border with Hungary, Subotica enjoys influences of various periods and cultures. Delicate architecture from Central Europe meets modernist socialist architecture of Balkan Yugoslavia, decorating the town’s pleasant streets.
A magnificent example of Hungarian Art Nouveau, the huge synagogue in Subotica, Serbia, is a truly inspiring temple.
The “Carmelit”, Haifa’s underground funicular, is undergoing overall renovation. During the process, old cars are removed, and new ones are inserted. This is not an easy task – cars have to be rotated inside the tiny underground garage. Will the mission be accomplished successfully? Watch original videos and photos.
Brno, in Czech Republic’s Moravia, had a thriving Jewish community. Its grandeur and wealth are reflected in the beautiful headstones of the Jewish cemetery.
Magnificent headstones and general view of Třebíč Jewish Cemetery – a former Jewish community, whose heritage is well kept in the local Jewish quarter and synagogue.
Exceptional amount of rain kept Eilat Mountains green and full of blossom even into the month of June. Let’s take a look at some plants and get superb views of Eilat Beaches, Egypt and Aqaba.
The symbolic “Tree of the State” of Israel collapsed during a storm. Will the newly planted tree symbolize a fresh restart for Israel?
What can we learn from makeshift housing along active railway tracks about Kolkata, India and people’s lives?
Try squeezing at least 3 normal hiking days into one continuous walk. What do you get..?
Can you even speak about geography and system integration in one sentence? You can, and you must!
Are “Smart Cities” technologies really solving profound urban problems? It seems that municipal executives rush to adopt technologies rather than lead brave actions towards better management of their domain.
Good rain is always a delight in dry Israel. Over 150mm of rain brought significant flows and floods to low areas near the Mediterranean Sea. Let’s take a look…
For decades, prefabricated walls that used to be houses where people lived, have been laying down peacefully in a remote area in Israel. A stroll in a mesmerizing unplanned open museum tells a story of a unique town and settlement policy.
Moscow’s Zaryadye Park is a man-made wild area, an outdoors-indoors organic, flowing and inspirational fabric. But mostly, it blurs the unreasonable existing dichotomy between architecture and landscape architecture.
Repetitive geometrical forms were dominant in soviet architecture and design. It seems that sidewalks were playgrounds for designers to try elaborate repetitive interlocking forms…
Cities with great potential do not need much to become desirable places to live. Failure to maintain and leverage their qualities can rapidly lead to a disaster. Here are 10 definite ways to destroy a city, with Haifa being one of the best cases around.
Yangon authorities have been banning street vendors from downtown Yangon, in order to… make space for private cars. Instead of killing this unique lively urban area, here are some suggestions how to cope with the escalating traffic challenge.
A close encounter with majestic Nubian ibex in Sde Noker is a true delight, but raises questions about relations between people and wild animals.
A hundred men and women, history enthusiasts and descendants of Australian Mounted Division and ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) soldiers, came to the Negev to retrace the ANZAC cavalry charge at Beer Sheba that took place exactly a hundred years ago, during World War I
Inspiring projects across Austria commemorate the fate of Jewish people during and following World War II, refresh the sociohistorical discourse in Austria and add meaning to public areas threatened by technology mediated experiences.
Outdoor scenes, an ethnic festival, marshrutka rides, the warm hospitality of Kyrgyz people… Intimate interactions make a journey in Kyrgyzstan an unforgettable experience.
Traveling in Kyrgyzstan in the summer means summer vacation also for children. They roam everywhere, playing on the streets, helping their parents with house or farm duties, or joining them for a vacation time. And interactions with them are always cheerful.
Markets provide an unmediated interaction with colors, smells and smiles of people, inevitable for us as social creatures. Markets (“Bazaars”) of Kyrgyzstan are no exception.
Want to buy a mare milk drink? Enjoy summer pastures? Meet inspiring shepherds? A glimpse into rural life in Kyrgyzstan via encounters with local communities.
The city of Naryn is stretched 15 Milometers along the narrow Naryn river valley in Kyrgyzstan. Lovely hospitable people make up for a place seems forgotten in time.
“Ins Gelobte Land – Eretz Austria” by “teatro caprile” is a unique interactive theater conducted outdoors. Presented in Krimmler Achental, Austria, it tells the incredible story of 5,000 Jewish refugees, who after the holocaust, crossed the 2,634m Krimmler Tauern mountain pass, on their way to the Land of Israel.
Some urban scenes from amazing Delhi, December 2016.
Back in July 1996, Nha Trang was a beautiful quiet beach town, with a lively fishing industry. Here is a collection of photos of people from that visit. Can you identify yourself..?
Riding Yangon’s circular railway provides a glimpse to people and life in Myanmar. But this train can be much more useful for locals even without a huge investment. Let’s hop on the train and learn what can be done!
A tour through the alleys of Kumartuli – a historical quarter in Kolkata where local artisans build majestic statues of idols, deities and festive figures
A collection of street scenes and people in Kolkata, from a visit in December 2016.
Join a visit to a neighborhood with a mix of small workshops, mainly for processing metal and creating various tools, and tiny dwelling units surrounding common courtyards where meeting and washing take place.
On the 24th of November 2016, the city of Haifa witnessed its first large scale fire. Its delicate greenery surrendered to extreme dry weather, and flames engulfed buildings burning apartments. Several urban nature spots were completely burned. In this photographed diary I describe my day by day experiences – from the day of the fire to field trips in affected areas.
The western ex-cooling tower of Haifa Oil Refineries was turned into a visitor center. In order to accept visitors, the decaying concrete structure had to be renovated. A documentation in video and photos provides an opportunity to get a glimpse of this unique challenging project.
A nostalgic journey back in time to see the iconic Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv under construction, with charming night sights and city views from the top.
Once a small intimate hotel with distinguished guests and some “bad luck” incidents. Today an abandoned shattered and battered building, which still holds some clues to its past glory.
Photographed visit in an abandoned hotel that was nearly completed and never opened. The place became a familiar cool hanging out place, with alternative life created by visitors.
Is it a statue? An irrigation device? A refreshing corner for birds and dogs? An intriguing element in the street? Take a look at this interesting urban element…
Villagers in North-East India developed an innovative technique to construct bridges and other useful structures out of living aerial roots of rubber (Ficus Elastica) trees. Watch a short documentary and an inspiring photo gallery showcasing root bridges and ladders, with commentary analyzing their structural principles. A must for any civil engineer, architect and designer!
Exploring the world earns you important skills and tools to become a better architect and city planner; From developing sensitivity and feel for spaces, through learning communication skills to getting inspiration from vernacular architecture.
For about 50 years, a magnificent hotel and theater complex in Tiberias has been abandoned. Beautiful building details as well as signs of time blend with the views of the Sea of Galilee.
A piece of history no longer existing: Urban Exploration South Sarona Tel Aviv 2006: Vehicle Maintenance Unit and Training Workshop of Ordnance Corps IDF
A footage of Venice in the morning with Vivaldi on the background became an editing Étude, an urban concert dedicated to those who make Venice – sweeping, collecting garbage, loading, carrying and unloading, through the meandering alleys and canals.
Trekking from Bazena through Rifugio Tita Secchi and Rifugio Maria e Franco to Passo di Campo – 24-26 June 2016
Visiting The Floating Piers was a once in a life time experience. A unique installation that enabled people to walk on water. A video, photo gallery, impressions and a few thoughts about the project and its “aftermath”.
“Where bamboo exists – No Worries!” – Magnificent structures for living and storage built by Garo people are not only functional structures but also aesthetic ones. An inspirational tour of fine vernacular architecture.
A visit to rural areas of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India, where unique traditional life is still kept by Garo People.
Four boys participate in a Buddhist Ordination ceremony to become novice monks. Two days of transformation of body and soul into a new chapter in life.
Root bridges are bridges made of living tree roots. It was believed that such bridges are unique to southern areas of Meghalaya, but here are some beautiful examples for root bridges in Nagaland state in India, around the village of Nyahnyu – Mon district.
Supermoon total lunar eclipse occured on September 28th, 2015. Here are some photos of the moon taken from Old Jaffa and Tel Aviv promenade. And here are sights of Tel Aviv beach early morning following the eclipse
A trip to Oregon’s finest colorful delights – Crater Lake, Davis Lake area, Newberry Volcanic Monument, Lava Butte, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument – Painted Hills, Clarno and Sheep Rock Units, White River Mount Hood, Columbia River, Oneonta Gorge
Waiting to cross the street can be extremely annoying on hot summer days. Placing parasols on the sidewalk in front of pedestrian crossings may provide a relief and encourage walking.
The “Carmelit” is Haifa’s underground funicular, linking the lower city (“Downtown”) at sea level and the Carmel Center at 274 meters above sea level. In July 2015, the main cable of the system was replaced. Watch a video and still photos of the process.
A beautiful day hike up Breithorn via Südwandsteig, with a beautiful rewarding view to Steinernes Meer, and a relaxing stop at Riemannhaus. A day in the Austrian Alps.
A beautiful day hike crossing the Alps from Italy to Austria through Kehrer Alm, Birnlückenhütte and Birnlücke pass
Photos from the events and walk of the 9th Alpine Peace Crossing – commemorating the 5,000 Jewish refugees who crossed the Alps on their way to the Land of Israel in 1947
An inspiring visit to Aspern – Seestadt – Vienna’s new suburb. Varied materials, colors and landscape details and a pleasant urban design make this new town a unique model for a new suburb
Discover Buzludzha Monument – a fine example of socialist/communist – brutalist architecture currently in decay. By video and stills we shall discover the unique architectural and artistic features of the site.
Tobacco leaves decorate the streets of Prilep in Macedonia as part of the curing process. Watch a clip of a family preparing the leaves for curing and enjoy stills of the colorful streets
A fine piece of Communist – Brutalist architecture commemorates an important event in Bulgarian history. Currently neglected and in poor maintenance, a climb inside the structure is a thrilling experience, so as the view from the top.
Three enthusiastic young Bulgarians run an isolated large mountain hut. Without permanent electricity and no road connection, everyday life in the hut is a challenging task even in the 21st century. A glimpse into hut management and an original campaign for facilities improvement.
The hike from Krimml in Austria towards Kasern in Italy through the Krimmler Tauern pass, is one of the finest in this area of the alps, but also provides the opportunity to experience a bit of post WWII Jewish refugees difficult journey to the Land of Israel.
The Sounds of the Old City festival, is held for the fourth time in the Old City of Jerusalem, bringing various musicians to the vivid paths of the Old City
A unique snow video and photo gallery from places that seldom see snow in Israel: Yotvat (Yodfat) ridge, the settlement of Hararit and Laura (Lavra) Netofa.
Significant snowy weather systems brought snow and exceptionally low temperatures to Bashanit reserve in the Golan Heights. Here’s a glimpse of the magnificent sights of ice and frost on the rich reserve flora
Ice formations from Meiron ridge forest following three consecutive snowy weather systems
A closer look at snow formations and natural elements brings a fresh dimension to this interesting form of precipitation.
A unique 24 hours look into Jökulsárlón – a magical glacial lagoon in south east Iceland. A celebration of wonderful ice formations affected by high and low tides.
First signs of winter brought CB clouds to the area, that created beautiful rain curtains and washed the port deck, leaving a double rainbow and smiling people.
The square is shaped by several buildings and structures which bring life into Andersa Street. Inspired by prewar buildings, what shape should they wear?
Not just another metro station, but an integrated space, inspired by prewar buildings layout, connected to the street by natural light and sight, and comfortably accessible using intriguing passages
Creating meaningful public spaces, adding buildings for various uses and construction of a metro station are suggested to create a vivid hub for Muranów, inspired by the life that existed there before the war.
Warm colors wash Warsaw landscape during “Golden Polish Autumn”. A pictorial tour provides an opportunity for a brief insight into Warsaw’s best gardens, streets and tranquil suburbs.
Visiting the enchanting landscapes of Mariovo, southern Macedonia, and the villages of Štavica and Manastir
The story of Vitolište in Macedonia is the story of numerous villages all over the world that were left to decay due to massive urbanization processes. We shall tour the village that once knew lively days, guided by Vane who used to live there as a child.
Intervention in Warsaw / Muranów inspired by pre-war urban tissue. Summary of first semester of the project presenting historical development, values, commemoration issues, master plan and sample intervention ideas
Initial intervention ideas inspired by pre-war Warsaw urban tissue are presented through excerpts from a computerized model
In this post we shall get a glimpse to pre-war Warsaw and its urban characteristics, followed by a comparison to current Warsaw, through aerial photos and analyses.
Iceland National Trail is an initiative to create a long circular hiking & biking route that passes through Iceland’s best locations, in order to spread tourism across the country, encourage encounters between visitors and locals and bring tourism as a source of income to remote communities.
An unusual weather system brought significant amounts of snow to the mountain ridges of Samaria. In this presentation we shall tour the snowy Samaria and get familiar with its landscapes and settlements.
I chose the former Warsaw Ghetto area as the site for the final Architecture and Town Planning studies project. In this post a summary of the first phase of the project is presented – observations, data analysis, history, conflicts, and finally architectural research questions, some ideas and relevant references
Encounters with people of Iceland in the capital Reykjavík, most of them during Menningarnótt – “culture night”
Excerpts from fascinating encounters with people of the country of ice and rocks, during a 40 days trip in Iceland. In this part – encounters throughout the island
A tour back to Albania’s communist era through sights of Enver Hoxha’s bunkers scattered all over the country
Spring is at its peak, and it’s rush hour in a Lower Galilee ants colony. Watch a video of the enthusiastic workers
Video coverage of the snow event in Jerusalem – Surrounding the Old City Walls from West to East and visiting picturesque Baka and German Colony
A stormy weather system brought strong winds, high waves and significant amount of rain to Israel. Let’s take a winter tour through some of the most impressive sights of Israeli winter nature affected by the storm.
A wet weather system brought impressive flows to Israel’s northern rivers, filling the Sea of Galilee with needed water and joy…
Haifa Trail was initiated as an urban trek, but the trail is more than that – as it identifies and leverages Haifa’s essence or “DNA”, it serves as an important platform for various urban aspects, such as: city branding, community empowering, framework for sport and culture activities and a potential to significantly contribute to the local economy.
Haifa Trail was inaugurated, as Thomas Fietz, a Trail Runner from Germany, completed the 70 Kilometers of the trail in 15 hours, divided to two days. Thomas was the first to complete the whole trail, the first tourist on the trail, and the first to run it.
A train ride from Prilep to Bitola in Macedonia is an interesting view into decaying rural life in this region, in a magnificent landscape
Can a huge industrial complex in Fier, Albania, can be reused? Site structure analysis may give inspiration to those who care about Albania and may give a new meaning to remains of an era that many Albanians prefer to forget.
We continue our urban exploration of Fier’s industrial site. The northern part was a nitrogen fertilizer factory, and its monumental concrete remains form amazing compositions and rare post industrial views.
Communist-era industrial legacy – a tour in Fier, Albania’s abandoned thermal power plant
Take a look at the streets of Sderot, a town under threat of rockets, where people have only 15 to 30 seconds to find a shelter during rockets alarm
Spring is at its peak, and wonderful wild flowers dot Mount Carmel inside the city of Haifa.
Let’s look at some colorful examples…
My first bike ride in New York City, in the heart of Manhattan!
Experience the exciting ride yourself…
An aerial tour above San Francisco Bay and the city of San Francisco during sunset gives a unique point of view on one of the most exciting cities in the world.
Rain? Wind? High waves? For some, this is the best time to go out to the sea. Let’s take a look at a winter version of Tel Aviv beach.
A visit to the Nepali village of Syange, along the Annapurna Circuit trek, in 2011 carrying photos from the 1996 visit, creates wonderful opportunities for new-old acquaintances…
An inspiring winter day in the Dead Sea Rift Valley brings wonderful sights of colorful sky, mountains and water. Unfortunately, Dead Sea water level drops one meter per year
Tsum Valley is almost a Tibet within Nepal. Opened for tourists in 2008, it offers a unique cultural experience for those making the long trek to get there
A steep climb takes trekkers and expedition members to Manaslu Base Camp – the first camp used by mountaineers on their way to the top of Mount Manaslu. Lets take a look how this climb looks like…
Take a look at the majestic Mount Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, photographed from the village of Lho
Whether it is a short “Namaste” greeting on the trail or “home staying” with a family, acquaintances with people of Manaslu region and Tsum valley in Nepal are joyful and inspiring. Meet some of these people…
Punggen Gompa is located on a remote mountain plateau beneath Mount Manaslu. Take a look at some photos from a trip up to the Gompa and superb mountain views surrounding it
Photos from a unique side trip from Manaslu Circuit trek: a climb to Rui La, a main commercial trail used by local Nepalis for trade and to visit relatives in Tibet
From the wet lush green areas of the lower Budhi Gandaki at ~500 meters above sea level, through amazing views of Mount Manaslu and the snow covered mountains around Larke La 5106 meters high to magical Bhimtang and beyond…
Bridges are common in the Nepal Himalayas and they are more than mere engineering. Traversing a bridge above gushing water is almost a sacred ceremony… Join a virtual journey through the bridges of Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley treks.
A notable construction of lodges currently takes place along the Manaslu Circuit trekking route. Locals identify the increase in trekker numbers and build new accommodation facilities, some of them quite different from traditional local structures
2011 Monsoon season brought torrential rains to Nepal’s Manaslu region. Along the Budhi Gandaki river valley numerous landslides occurred, one of them covered the village of Paimo with a wave of rocks and mud
Tsum Valley is a magical area in Nepal that was opened for tourists in 2008. Here is a description of the area and the trek together with some information about trekking to Ganesh Himal and Gumba Lungdang.
Recommended side trips from the Manaslu Circuit / Around Manaslu trek: Kal Tal, Hinang Gompa, Punggen Gompa, Birendra Tal, Manaslu Base Camp, Tibetan Border at Rui La
Detailed trail description of Manaslu Circuit / Around Manaslu trek: Arughat, Arkhet, Soti Khola, Lapubeshi, Machhakhola, Tatopani, Dobhan, Yuru, Jagat, Salleri, Paimo, Sirdibas, Philim, Ekle Bhatti, Nyak, Deng, Bihi Phedi, Prok, Ghap, Namrung, Lihi, Sho, Lho, Shyala, Samagaon, Samdo, Dharamshala / Larke Phedi, Larke Pass, Bhimtang, Yak Kharka, Soti Gowa / Gho , Tilche, Thonche
Manaslu Circuit is one of the best treks in Nepal. Read general information about how to prepare for the trek, needed permits and tickets, logistics and vital information about what to expect
Wishes for the New Year 5772: May our love, ambitions, achievements, health, curiosity, inspiration, happiness and the nature we live within, grow and prosper
The Carmelit, Haifa’s subway system that connects downtown with the Carmel ridge neighborhoods, is now open for bicycle riders. Join the first ride of bikers in the Carmelit.
Photos from the social protest rally that took place in Tel Aviv streets and ‘Kikar Hamdina’ with approximately 300,000 participants.
The melting pot of the Summer 2011 social protest in Israel – Tel Aviv Rothschild boulevard tent city – in photos
A 24 hours visit to New York brings observation into the reciprocity of forms and people taking place above and below ground in the ‘Big Apple’.
Although Earth aerial images are widely available today in the Internet, there’s no substitute to looking out of an airplane window and exploring the earth (or the sea) beneath. Watch a photo presentation of pictures taken during a transatlantic flight from New York to Rome.
A visit to the burned down areas of the Carmel Park, just before summer starts, examining the green vegetation and the magnificent sky above following a hot weather system
A winter day in the middle of the spring brought a thunder stormy morning to Haifa. After half an hour a white blanket of hail covered the neighborhood followed by gushing water filling the small, usually dry, streams draining the slopes.
Palm Sunday was celebrated today in colorful festivities in Downtown Haifa.
Here are some souvenirs from the events…
Three months after the tragic fire in Mount Carmel, and the forest shows interesting signs of rehabilitation. Presentation and photo gallery.
MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship now visits Haifa during its Mediterranean Cruise. Carrying 2500 passengers and 1000 crew members, when it docks in Haifa Port it looks like a temporary neighborhood attached to the city…
A nice winter day paints Haifa sky with dark colors on the background of sun lit neighborhoods. The rain that came a few minutes later left its marks on the Technion paths, creating interesting compositions.
Clouds of smoke turned into clouds of rain and water coming from the sky made the Carmel blush and for a moment it seemed like an Alpine forest in foliage…
New Year Architecture – Nature – People Greetings for this special 1.1.11 date.
Two weeks after the Carmel blaze back to the usual rambling at home – From Haifa to Beit Oren – and the inevitable but optimistic encounters with the fire aftermath
Today we went to explore the areas affected by the huge fire in the Carmel Ridge. Download a presentation with explanations and photos and watch the full photo gallery
Dozens of firefighting airplanes from Israel and other countries took part in the efforts to extinguish the largest forest fire in Israel’s history. Kudos to the amazing pilots and gratitude to the supportive countries
This is how we wish to remember our beautiful Mount Carmel. Watch photos taken in the affected areas in better, greener, days.
Photos taken in Haifa and Mount Carmel during the first day of the mighty forest fire
A Glimpse of Georgia (Gruzia), the wonderful Caucasus country rich with natural beauty and wonderful people…
Current summer days in Israel are hot and humid, but early morning around Jerusalem makes one feel as if he’s on another country…
Pictures from the closing ceremony, the medals and trophies, and the happy winners of the year – Italy and Singapore.
Photo gallery of various flowers of Israel – Mediterranean areas
Watch unique photos from water level, of the 7th day races of the International 420 World Championship in Haifa.
Photos from the practice race of the International 420 World Championship in Haifa, where superb wind conditions welcomed the enthusiastic participants.
Watch photos from the measurements and inspections day of the International 420 World Championship in Haifa.
Photos from the opening ceremony of the International 420 World Championship in Haifa.
Photo coverage of the Elite races of the European Mountain Bike Championship 2010 that took place in Haifa, Israel.
Everybody knows that being a student in the Technion means hard work. But during the breaks, it’s the students who challenge themselves…
An enchanting lake is situated inside a dormant volcano mouth in Ethiopia. Villages are scattered around the lake, making it a fascinating destination for hiking. Watch a photo gallery of this unknown paradise.
Watch a documentation of a rare rainy day in the Southern parts of Israel, with flowing Wadis of the Arava Rift Valley, Southern Negev and Eilat areas.
A rare flood event in the Red Canyon of Eilat Mountains occurred on January 18th, 2010. Watch pictures from this staggering colorful event.
The “Obelisk” is a recent addition to the main courtyard of the Thechnion. Conceived by Santiago Calatrava and dedicated to the memory of Russel Berrie, this unique kinetik statue is a focal point in the Technion.
Ladakh in north India, a high altitude desert, is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. The strong Tibetan influence gave it the nickname “Little Tibet”. The extreme terrain and climate, as well as the unique way of life developed in Ladakh, form a magical magnet to travelers…
2009 Delhi is dazzling and enchanting as ever, but with a strong flavor of renovation. The fabulous Metro system, cellular everywhere, CNG operated rickshaws and even rumors about a Main Bazar face lift, bring a fresh sight to India’s vibrant capital.
We all like to admire places from viewpoints, whether natural or man made. This presentation is a journey-quiz through sights seen from man made towers in various countries…
Red Sea Jazz Festival is perhaps the best music festival of Israel. Take a look at some photos from the 23rd festival…
It was back in 1997 when I built my first virtual home. Now it’s about time to inaugurate a new modular building, that can serve the variety of content and guests visiting it.
This unique presentation is a Jewish journey to familiar as well as “off the beaten track” sites in and around Berlin.
Watch a magnificent starling aerobatics show, as the birds gather for night sleep near Beer Sheva municipality building.
Watch a rare documentation of a flash flood in Wadi (Nahal) David in Ein Gedi Reserve, The Judean Desert, Israel.
Watch a unique presentation about the Arava Rift valley, which stretches along 180 Kilometers of the Israeli Negev desert, rich with rock formations, hiking opportunities, agricultural settlements and more…
People of Ethiopia – A magnificent photo gallery
Ethiopia – Unknown Paradise – Simien Mountains trekking and hiking recommended itineraries
Ethiopia – Unknown Paradise – Simien Mountains Logistics – how to prepare for trekking or hiking in the area
Ethiopia – Unknown Paradise – Simien Mountains Introduction – Landscape, best time to travel, flora and fauna
Enjoy the fabulous sights of the Simien Mountains area in Ethiopia – the Unknown Paradise, through presentations and photos of trekking in this region.
Ethiopia – Unknown Paradise – Travel and tourism introductory page – Recommended Destinations
A journey to Romania in April 1999. It was a voyage back in time… Join a journey through Romania’s rural areas as well as some more familiar urban places, and meet its landscapes and people.
A unique documentation of a the Negev Mountain area covered with snow. Snow in this area statistically falls only twice a decade!
Flowing streams of North Israel in the winter. Watch a water celebration in Parod, Oren, Orvim, Shagur and the Jordan river.
A significant event aimed at developing a closer relationship between the European Union and Israel was launched in Brussels on September 13, 2006. “European Friends of Israel (EFI)” unites those European and EU member state parliamentarians who wish to deepen the ties between the two.
Documentation of the construction works of the Santiago Calatrava Pedestrian Bridge above Jabotinsky Road in Petah-Tikva, Israel.
On March 26th, 2006, a total solar eclipse was visible from the Mediterranean cost of Turkey.
These pictures were taken about 30 kilometers East of Antalya.
Yin-Yang interpretation of a bird eye view of Venice. Inspired by a visit to Venice that came immediately after a long trip to China
Images from the rolling hills and ranges of Tuscany (Toscana) , Italy.
A historical cruise along China’s Yangtze river, where people, villages and towns are relocated due to the rising water level following Three Gorges Dam construction.
A three months long journey is coming to an end, time to checkout the construction works of China’s national stadium in Beijing, which is going to be the focal point of the 2008 Olympic Games. Will I be able to go inside and explore?
A casual stop at a touristic site along the Yangtze river turns into a journey in a city being dismantled brick by brick. The Yangtze water level is rising due to the Three Gorges Dam construction, local people of Fengdu are relocated, their real city becomes a Ghost City, while tourists rush to see the other Ghost City that lies above – a tribute to the afterlife.
A visit to a unique 1700 years old village-town in Chongqing’s remote Youyang County, which will be vanished underwater, due to the construction of the Pengshui Dam on the Wu Jiang (river).
Antennas can be found everywhere. Although these monuments of the modern era pollute the view, they enable people all over the world to communicate, and sometimes they even charmingly mingle in the surrounding landscape. Let’s go for a guided antennas tour in some places in the world…
Unique artistic presentation featuring art and people in London and Tel-Aviv
How many backpackers can squeeze into a red telephone booth? Step inside, and check out this experiment took place in the Isle of Skye
A homage to British icons – the red telephone booths of Britain – in Scotland and London
Photos from Bulgaria – A trip in Rila, Pirin, Rodopi ranges with a climb to Vihren Peak, and visit in Shiroka Loka, Plovdiv, Sofia, Trigrad Canyon, Bansko and more…
Photographed memories from the New York City World trade Center Twin Towers
Watch some sights from the rocky and snowy Dolomites above Val Gardena, Val di Fassa, and Madonna di Campiglio area.
A landscape collage made of pieces of photos taken all over the world (USA, UK, Austria, Nepal, Vietnam, Israel, Thailand). The world is indeed made of pieces, and they are all combined to one system…
Some impressions from a short visit to Amsterdam. Surprisingly, most I could see was bicycles.
Detailed description of the second part of Around Annapurna (Annapurna Circuit) trek. This is actually the “Jomsom” trek.
A detailed day-by-day description of the Around Annapurna trek, with a recommended plan how long to walk every day, with vivid photos.
The Around Annapurna trek, or Annapurna Circuit, is one of the nest treks in the world. Read an introductory guide tothis trek.
Introduction to trekking and trekking in Nepal
“Children of the Far East” online photo exhibit was created in late 1996, and was my first comprehensive visual online presentation.
Travelogue and Photos from Vietnam
Fly a spaceship, explore the stars, visit peculiar urban designs and meet some nice machinery… My almost forgotten LEGO designs, mostly from the 1980s.
Photos of Hurricane Camille aftermath in the city of Biloxi Mississippi, taken by Pesach Shachar, at the time an officer training at Keesler Air Force Base.
Images from Turkey – Kaçkar, Erzurum, Kars, Ani, Cappadocia, and more…