Tel Aviv - Post Report Question and Answers
What are the particular advantages of living in this city?
It's easy and relatively cheap to fly to Europe from here. The weather is great 3/4 of the year. Israel is also easy to drive across, so if you have a car you can see all there is to see pretty easily. - Jan 2022
Mostly covered in previous answers but the weather, street food, cafes, restaurants, quality of life, attractive people, active lifestyle, beaches, nightlife... Tel Aviv does all of these things very well. We haven't been able to take advantage but in normal times, trips to Greece or Cyprus are easy and affordable, as is most of European travel. The recently established relationship with the UAE has also opened up even more affordable travel opportunities, when we're not in a global pandemic. Outdoor activities and quick visits to historical sites are plentiful. - Apr 2021
Great quality of life, with healthy and delicious food, ample exercise activities, good medical care, tons of fun events, and the beach. It's a small country and there is still a sense of people helping one another and being accountable to each other, even though Israelis complain that this has eroded. It's amazing to see what has been built here in just a few decades. - Oct 2019
Weather, produce, ease of travel, and historical sights. It's very LGBT-friendly. - Nov 2018
Weather, food, beach, laid-back vibe. - Aug 2017
It's great because you can ditch the car and enjoy the sunshine, parks, beach, etc. - Oct 2016
Safe city and fun! Whatever activity you are looking for there is a good chance you will find it here. I have heard people going from the opera to cross fit to art class! - Jul 2016
The weather is beautiful almost year round with only about two months of August-September hot summer. The beaches are beautiful and clean. Tel Aviv has a great food and nightlife scene. It's also one of the most liberal cities I've ever visited. A recent NYTimes 36 Hours quote sums it up best: "Young, modern Tel Aviv and ancient Jaffa pulse with energy and combine to offer bustling markets, night clubs and a beachside promenade just right for two wheels." Tel Aviv is nicknamed "the bubble" because it often feels far removed from the pervasive conflict in Israel. - Apr 2016
The weather is great for at least 10 months. It's a unique opportunity to experience the place that gets so much attention, and see for yourself what the fuss is all about. - Mar 2016
The history - both ancient and recent. - Nov 2014
The amazing history, beaches, shouks. The weather is wonderful. However, this is not a money-saving post --- unless you skip all of the perks, do not travel, and eat raman noodles every day. - Apr 2013
Beach for the beachgoers, hiking in the desert, driving to Jordan, driving to Egypt, touring the Golan Heights, touring the dead sea and Galilee areas. Expensive to survive, you won't save money. - Aug 2010
The beach, when it's clean and not crowded, is lovely. - Jul 2010
