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Keeping the Faith; On Kosher Nightlife Options in Tel-Aviv

By Jspace Staff on 1/10/2012 at 3:34 PM

Keeping the Faith; On Kosher Nightlife Options in Tel-Aviv

Need an excuse to visit Tel Aviv? Try this. It's not only a lively and vibrant city, but it's also a Jewish city. While Jerusalem may have a longer Jewish history, it doesn’t offer nearly as much diversity in party options as Tel Aviv does. In this busy city, you can enjoy some of the best dining and dancing in the world while keeping things kosher. How strictly kosher you’d like your night on the town to be is entirely up to you; there are numerous options that cater to any Jewish preference. As far …More

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Best Bites in Moscow

By Jspace Staff on 9/30/2011 at 4:42 PM

Best Bites in Moscow

Moscow is one of the most interesting cities in the world with plenty of things to see and do. But while traveling to a new place, you need to make sure you experience what it is really like to live in Moscow. Food, of course, is a huge part of any culture. So when you travel to the city where the one and only Kremlin lives, make sure to check out these places to eat. Café Puskin A great place for authentic Russian cuisine you will see people doing business, out on a date, or even the Mayor of Moscow, …More

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Shenkin Street—Tel Aviv's Hub of Hip

By Jspace Staff on 6/22/2011 at 11:47 AM

Shenkin Street—Tel Aviv's Hub of Hip

Everyone knows that Tel Aviv is the center of Israel for culture, youth, and art. And if there’s a nucleus of Tel Aviv, a place where everything the city stands for is embodied in full, in-your-face Technicolor, that center would undoubtedly be the legendary Shenkin Street. Bustling cafes, restaurants, juice bars, uber-trendy fashion boutiques, avant-garde art galleries, and much more characterize what may be Tel Aviv’s most famous street. It’s not a long street; you can pretty much walk its …More

Shopping and Eating in The German Colony

By Jspace Staff on 6/14/2011 at 10:23 AM

Shopping and Eating in The German Colony

The German Colony is lovingly called Emek, after the name of the main street, Emek Refaim, which bisects the neighborhood. The German Templers settled the area in 1873 and built many of the still standing farmhouses with tiled roofs and shuttered windows. Some landmarks of the neighborhood include: Friedrich Eberle House, Matthaus Frank House, Pension Schmidt, and Convent of Borromean Sisters. This trendy area attracts people of all ages with its many restaurants, stores and cafes. If you leisurely browse Emek …More

If Oscar Wilde Were Your Tour Guide

By Jspace Staff on 4/14/2011 at 11:22 AM

If Oscar Wilde Were Your Tour Guide

It's only fitting that the city, where Oscar Wilde lived, should be the choice for a little decadence. Let's be clear on what we mean by decadence. Decadence does not mean that you have to be morally or artistically degenerative. We're going for more of the luxurious self-indulgence angle. The art of decadence depends on two points: in order to be effective, it has to be both rare and personal. The Rare Art of Decadence A decadent lifestyle? Appealing, perhaps, but expensive. Overall, we can't advise it. It …More