Photo of the day (7.29.10)

by Meg Nesterov on

Some of the best travel photos tell a story or capture a stranger in a private moment. This candid portrait of a woman in Tel Aviv, Israel reading in a window by Flavio@Flickr does both beautifully. What is she so absorbed in reading? It could be an alarming news story or a love poem, or she could just be catching up on the latest Lindsay Lohan antics. At any rate, her image tells an interesting story and invites the viewer to contemplate what could be going on inside the window.

Do your photos have a great story to tell? Upload them to Gadling’s Flickr group and we might use one for a future Photo of the Day.

Photo of the Day (1.24.2010)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

You know when you look at a photo and can’t quite figure out why you like it? That’s how I feel about today’s selection, courtesy of Flickr user zackly76, who took this photo in Tel Aviv. Perhaps its the creepy “stalkerish” perspective? I feel like I’m spying out from behind a bush at this peculiar old gentleman. But more importantly, I like that the image feels like an unfinished story. Who is this man? Where’s he going? And why am I spying on him? The answer, it seems, is up to the viewer to decide.

Want your pics considered for Gadling’s Photo of the Day? Submit your best shots here.

Gadlinks for Monday 10.19.09

by Brenda Yun on


Welcome to another week of Gadlinks! There are plenty of cool travel reads on tap today. Have a seat and enjoy!

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

More Gadlinks HERE.

Beach party in Central Park!

by Annie Scott on


Tel Aviv (pictured) is bringing a beach party to Central Park in New York City!

Sunday, June 21st (Father’s Day), the Naumburg Bandshell will be converted into one of Israel’s world-famous Mediterranean beaches for an all-day party. It might not look exactly like the above, but we’re hoping it’s gonna be close.

The party, sponsored by the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Centennial Administration, the Foreign and Tourism ministries, and El Al Israel Airways is to celebrate Tel Aviv’s 100th birthday. And how much does it cost to build a beach in Central Park? $200,000. Worth. It.

So, whether you’re looking for a quirky way to surprise your Dad or just in need of some sand between your toes, head to Central Park on Father’s Day and check it out! There will be backgammon and matkot (beach paddle ball), a dance party, and performances by Hatikva 6, Israel’s most famous reggae band, and FLOW, a multilingual Israeli rock ‘n’ roll band. It’s gonna be nuts.

Click here for more info, and we’ll see you in the park — rain or shine!

Israel, Mecca … no difference to British BMI

by Tom Johansmeyer on

Passengers headed to Israel on a British BMI flight were alarmed to find their destination was Mecca, according to the in-flight map. The airline, it seems, isn’t terribly aware that the Middle East is know for a tiny amount of tension that’s lasted for decades (the most recent iteration, at least).

Pick your joke about “wiping Israel off the map” – the Sydney Morning Herald did.

BMI, of course, denies an anti-Israel bias and cites a technical screw-up. The carrier, which has operated low-cost flights to Israel for more than a year, says it bought two plans from a bankrupt charter company that focused on Muslim destinations. The in-filght systems were programmed to highlight Islamic holy places.

It’s not discrimination. Instead, it’s a careful blend, of laziness, stupidity and poor planning – all of which are excusable in the airline industry, right?