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A Middle Eastern country lapped by the Mediterranean Sea, Israel is a country with two very different personalities.

The country has now opened to UK travellers. Here's what you can expect, if you're hoping to plan a trip.

Get to grips with street art in Florentin

This bohemian neighbourhood is home to many of Tel Aviv's most famous visual artists and is known for its abundance of graffiti. The sides of concrete buildings play host to important messages communicated by street art, which feels appropriate, given the tensions that besiege the country.

Weave your way down dingy alleyways and tiny side streets, past grey walls splashed with yellow, blue and pink artwork, and meet artists who are setting up their own creative spaces. Then relax in one of the area's many courtyards shaded by trees, and enjoy traditional Israeli treat, malabi - a silky, smooth milk pudding.

Go back in time to Jaffa

An ancient port, Jaffa is the oldest part of Tel Aviv. It's a wonderful place to amble through at a relaxed pace, eyeing up shops brimming with Israeli gold, or finding bargains in the local flea market. Stop for lunch at tiny food outlet, Hummus Elijah, where the chef brings out bowls of creamy hummus, spiced falafel, tangy shakshuka, soft and pillowy flatbreads and lemony mashawsha.

Find solitude in the Judean Desert

i was tagged by my friend @hamoralimona to choose one preexisting photo from my camera roll that sums up my personality — thank you my friend!

Yep, that sums it up perfectly xD