Buzzy Gordon

Europe, Israel

Travel Writer at Freelance

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Eat well for less: Ten top 'happy hours' for affordable dining

4 days ago | ynetnews.com | Buzzy Gordon

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The reawakening north redux: Cultural getaways in the Upper Galilee

3 weeks ago | ynetnews.com | Buzzy Gordon

Another sign of our Lebanese border areas coming back to life: the musical weekends at Pastoral Hotel Kfar Blum have resumed; the third in our series about reviving tourism in the GalileeFor just over two decades, the Pastoral Hotel in Kibbutz Kfar Blum – founded in 1943 by primarily English-speaking olim – has been hosting cultural weekends featuring three enjoyable components: classical musical concerts, informative lectures, and nature walks.
Good Vibes at Innside by Melia, Bangkok

1 month ago | hotel-scoop.com | Buzzy Gordon

Bangkok is visited by more international tourists than any other city in the world, so competition among hotels in the Thai capital is understandably fierce. The relatively new and stunning Innside is extremely popular among tourists visiting from Spain — and rightly so: the premium lifestyle property belongs to the highly regarded Spanish hotel chain Melia, and it deserves broader recognition among visitors of all nationalities as a desirable accommodation choice in the gateway city to Thailand.
The Blogs: Hope and Betrayal in the Season of Freedom

1 month ago | blogs.timesofisrael.com | Buzzy Gordon

The period between Passover and Yom HaAtzma’ut, two holidays symbolizing freedom, calls for reflection on the current state of national and individual freedom in Israel The Jewish people have just celebrated the holiday of Pesah, called by our sages zman herutenu (the occasion of our freedom) – referring, of course, to the liberation of our ancestors from slavery in Egypt.
Israel’s near north: The ethnic and culinary mosaic of the western Galilee

1 month ago | ynetnews.com | Buzzy Gordon

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As much of the country was thrust back into the turmoil of renewed rocket launches from Gaza, incoming missiles from Yemen and sporadic attacks on the upper Galilee from Lebanon, one region has quietly become an unexpected oasis of calm: the western Galilee, where residents are once again welcoming visitors eager to embrace spring in the verdant hills just 90 minutes away from central Israel.
Glamping Par Excellence at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand

2 months ago | hotel-scoop.com | Buzzy Gordon

I must confess that for the longest time, I had reservations about reviewing what has become a respected niche in tourist accommodations: glamping. I had trouble imagining a tent being as comfortable as traditional brick-and-mortar. But when I heard that Four Seasons was the brand behind a glamping resort in northern Thailand, all my doubts evaporated.
An annual tradition: Israel’s notable restaurants of 2024

Feb 10, 2025 | ynetnews.com | Buzzy Gordon

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In Incomparable Barcelona, NH Hotels Have Got You Covered

Feb 6, 2025 | hotel-scoop.com | Buzzy Gordon

The unique Catalonian capital of Barcelona attracts many millions of tourists annually, so narrowing down hotel choices can pose a challenge. Fortunately, as we have noted elsewhere on Hotel Scoop, the NH chain is ubiquitous throughout Spain — and especially in Barcelona, with no fewer than nine properties from which to choose. This review will focus primarily on NH Sants Barcelona, one of the chain’s four four-star properties in the city.
Aventuras culinarias en España: Madrid y País Vasco

Jan 13, 2025 | gastroystyle.com | Buzzy Gordon

Tiempo de lectura: 12 minutosAl igual que el universo de la pizza ya no se limita a Italia, ni los croissants a Francia, el mundo de las tapas se ha convertido en un fenómeno global. Aún así, no hay nada como saborear estos deliciosos bocados en la tierra donde se volvieron legendarios, ya sea en grandes ciudades como Madrid o en otra potencia culinaria, el País Vasco.
Chiva-Som en Tailandia ofrece la mejor experiencia de bienestar

Dec 15, 2024 | gastroystyle.com | Buzzy Gordon

Tiempo de lectura: 11 minutosExisten innumerables resorts de lujo en Tailandia, repartidos por los cientos de islas tropicales del país y a lo largo de las prístinas playas de ambos lados de la península sur de la nación del sudeste asiático. Pero son pocos los que pueden ofrecer unas vacaciones caracterizadas por la indulgencia sin temor a los excesos nocivos, y aún menos los que pueden hacer que te sientas no solo más relajado sino también más saludable después de tu estadía.