Haifa Carmelit Underground Funicular – Replacement of main cable
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.
Climbing Breithorn via Südwandsteig – Steinernes Meer – Riemannhaus Austria
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.
Hiking Kasern Italy – Birnlücke Pass – Krimmler Tauernhaus Austria
A beautiful day hike crossing the Alps from Italy to Austria through Kehrer Alm, Birnlückenhütte and Birnlücke pass
Alpine Peace Crossing – Krimml to Kasern 2015 – Photo Gallery
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
Aspern – Seestadt – Vienna’s urban lakeside – a model for a new suburb?
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
Buzludzha Bulgaria – Monument Architectural Tour
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 air curing in Prilep Macedonia
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
Bulgaria Beklemeto Pass Arc of Liberty Monument Exploration
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.
Kozya Stena Hut – Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria Balkan Mountains
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.
Hiking Krimml Tauern Pass – Following the footsteps of post WWII Jewish refugees
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.