Tel Aviv is one of those beautifully ancient cities that exists in the past and present at the same time. Israel’s trend-setting city has become a cultural smorgasbord, where the architecture, art, entertainment and food feel fresher than ever but are rooted deeply in tradition. The mix drew almost 3 million tourists last year, and with numbers like that, it’s safe to say there’s way more to do than taking in religious sites or floating in the salty sea.
Nothing against those iconic attractions, but if you want to experience Tel Aviv as the living, breathing metropolis it is right now, you should look to the locals—the artists, chefs, creative minds and makers