The JPost Podcast - Travel Edition

Vienna isn’t just grand palaces and classical music—it’s a city layered with stories, ideas, and unexpected discoveries. In this episode, we explore a more thoughtful side of Austria’s capital, weaving together a powerful Jewish story with fascinating museums and a standout culinary experience. From philosophy and identity to language and innovation, this Vienna journey offers something genuinely...

Step into the flavors, stories, and nightlife of south Tel Aviv as Mark and David explore the vibrant Levinsky Market by day before heading out for a lively pub crawl after dark. From old-world delicatessens and fragrant spice shops to trendy gazoz drinks and buzzing bars packed with locals, this episode captures the unique mix of tradition and modern energy that makes the Levinsky area one of Tel...

Budapest is a city that constantly reinvents itself—where grand imperial history, cutting-edge culture, and world-famous wellness experiences exist side by side. From sprawling green parks filled with architectural wonders to underground caves that tell the story of centuries past, and from historic castles to modern-day spa innovations, the Hungarian capital offers a journey through time unlike a...

Snow-capped peaks, world-class skiing, and a rich cultural tapestry—Slovakia’s High Tatras offer far more than just a winter (and year-round) escape. In this episode, Mark and David explore breathtaking alpine landscapes, glide above the mountains on ski lifts, and uncover the region’s fascinating Jewish history. From historic spa traditions and modern thermal resorts to a luxurious stay at the ic...

Budapest is a city where history, indulgence, and rejuvenation flow together—quite literally. Built atop a network of natural thermal springs, Hungary’s capital has long been a sanctuary for those seeking relaxation and inspiration. From grand bathhouses steeped in centuries-old tradition to vibrant culinary hotspots and stories of Holocaust resilience that echo through generations, Budapest offer...

This episode continues our journey through Jewish China alongside the descendants of Jews who found a home here nearly a century ago. Shanghai was not just a stop on the map; it was a lifeline. As we explore the city’s cultural highlights, our focus remains firmly on the human story that still echoes through its streets. From refuge to renewal, memory to modern community, this Shanghai chapter rem...

In this episode, Mark and David explore Vienna’s Jewish story, one marked by resilience, rupture, and remarkable renewal. From a vibrant medieval community centered around Judenplatz, through centuries of flourishing intellectual and cultural life, to the devastation of darker periods that nearly erased it, Jewish Vienna has continually rebuilt itself. Today, the city reflects a quiet but powerful...

In this episode, Mark and David explore the beauty and grandeur of Budapest, where the Danube divides the historic hills of Buda and the lively boulevards of Pest. From castle views to riverside promenades, the Hungarian capital blends elegance, history, and culture at every turn. The journey also takes them to leafy Margaret Island, home to the famous Ensana spa hotels, where Budapest’s legendary...

Exciting news for travelers departing from Tel Aviv! Slovakia is becoming easier and more appealing than ever to visit, opening the door to one of Central Europe’s most enchanting destinations. In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, we journey to a gorgeous region filled with dramatic castles, deep Jewish heritage, and vibrant culture — including a city shining on the Euro...

If Beijing was the beginning of the journey, Harbin is where memory takes hold. In the third episode of our China series, we arrive in Harbin—the unlikely northern city that became home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of the 20th Century. In the 1920s and 1930s, more than 30,000 Jews lived here, creating a full and flourishing Jewish world far from Europe: synagogues and bakeries, ho...

Bavaria is more than just Oktoberfest. In this episode, we leave the big cities behind and head deep into rural Bavaria, where alpine beer huts perch on mountain slopes and medieval towns hide centuries of stories behind their cobblestone streets. It’s a land where tradition meets hospitality, and every corner seems to hold a surprise. Along the way, we roll up our sleeves on an organic farm, meet...

In this episode we head to Tianjin in search of the traces left behind by the city’s once-thriving Jewish community in the first half of the 20th Century.  From forgotten addresses to unexpected discoveries, we explore what remains—and what has vanished—of a remarkable chapter of Jewish life in eastern China.  We visit the former synagogue, taking in its blend of traditional and non-traditional Je...

Welcome to our latest episode, where we’re taking you straight to Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay — the private island escape that’s all about thrills and chills. From heart-pumping adventures like North America’s tallest waterslide and a helium balloon ride soaring 450 feet above the ocean, to the laid-back luxury of overwater cabanas and the crystal-clear lagoon, CocoCay has something f...

Every great journey needs a starting point. For The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition’s new three-part special from China, that is Beijing—not as a chapter in Jewish history, but as the place where the story begins to unfold. In the first episode of the series, we land in China’s vast and dynamic capital, taking in the city’s scale, symbolism, and spectacle. This opening chapter is about ori...

Join Mark Gordon and David Harris in conversation with Hassan Madah, the international marketing director of The Israeli Ministry of Tourism. Edited by Shifra Jacobs.

Step into Nuremberg, a city where sweetly-spiced lebkuchen and sizzling sausages share the stage with medieval alleys, centuries of Jewish life, and the heavy weight of modern history. Wander through the reconstructed old town and its bridges, fountains, and castle, pause at sites that recall Jewish heritage, and confront the haunting legacy of the Nazi rally grounds and the war-crimes trials in C...

In the lush, misty highlands of Boquete, Panama, Rabbi Yakov and Hana Poliwoda have created something extraordinary. Perched in the remote cloud forest, they’ve built a vibrant Chabad center that warmly welcomes both locals and Jewish travelers exploring the region’s breathtaking hiking trails, world-renowned coffee plantations, and its iconic volcano. From a beautifully-appointed dairy kosher res...

Join Mark and David as they wander through Munich’s surprising mix of culture, history, and flavor. From the city’s buzzing contemporary arts scene to the quiet street where Albert Einstein once lived, they uncover stories that bring Munich alive in unexpected ways. Along the way, they step inside the Jewish Museum to explore the city’s layered Jewish heritage, and, of course, dive into the tales...

Think Orlando is all mouse ears and rollercoasters? Think again. In this episode, we flip the script—literally—inside WonderWorks’ upside-down building, soak in the charm of Lake Buena Vista, and raise a glass (or three) at City Works Eatery and Pour House, home to a jaw-dropping 100 beers on tap. It’s Orlando like you’ve never tasted, toasted, or tumbled through before.   This time:  *Room servic...

When most travelers think of Czechia (or the Czech Republic), Prague steals the spotlight. But venture a little further east and you’ll find Moravia—a land of vineyards, hidden caves, elegant mansions, and stories that blend history with legend. In this episode, we head to Brno, explore a centuries-old synagogue, sip local wines, wander through mysterious underground caverns, meet Romeo and Juliet...

Welcome to Bayreuth, a city where baroque beauty, rich brewing traditions, and deep cultural heritage come together. Famous for its beer and Franconian wines, Bayreuth is also home to magnificent architecture, leafy squares, and a story that reaches far beyond its world-renowned opera house. From sipping a local brew in a centuries-old beer garden to standing before the restored old synagogue that...

🎙️ Beyond Iconic: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas! Join The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, Episode 113, as we set sail on one of the world’s largest cruise ships. From unforgettable family adventures to dazzling shows, cocktails, and cuisine, discover how this Icon Class marvel is redefining travel at sea!

Panama City is a vibrant crossroads of cultures, where colonial ruins and gleaming skyscrapers frame a city shaped by the legendary Panama Canal and centuries of global trade. Its culinary scene blends Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and Indigenous flavors—best experienced in the bustling markets or over a plate of sancocho in Casco Viejo.   This time:  *Walking the city by night and day *Get to know a p...

Montenegro is a jewel on the Adriatic Coast. This Balkan gem offers sun, sea, skiing, history, great food and wine, and a whole bunch of surprises. Mark and David used the Dukley Hotels and Resort as their base, as they discovered Budva, Cetinje and much more besides. This time:  They do sound hungover Breakfast with a view Golf carting in historic Cetinje What's the Montenegro story? Wine? Thank...

We travel deep into a tropical cloud forest in stunning Boquete, Panama, where we meet armadillos, sample the world's most expensive coffee bean and visit a small but thriving Jewish community center. This time:  Landing on David: Not as painful as it sounds Morton's: A kosher bakery and café in paradise In the footsteps of pumas, pumpkins and CROCS!!!!!!! How to get there, where to stay and the k...