Karen Chernickis a Tel Aviv-based writer who prides herself on knowing obscure historic facts about the cityscape, plus the best place to get lunch. She can often be found at recently opened art exhibitions, the market, or walking along the Mediterranean (a view that never gets old). Her stories about hidden gems and worth-splurging eats have been featured inThe Times(UK),Elle Decor, Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, Haaretz, and The Times of Israel, among other publications. Shira Rubinis a foreign correspondent forThe Washington Post. She speaks English, Hebrew, Arabic, French and Spanish. Elianna Bar-Elis a Southern California native calling Tel Aviv home for the past 13 years. She served as the editor forTime Out Israelfor over a decade and has written forVogue, Architectural Digest, As Promised, and more. You'll find her traveling, reading, eating, and vintage shopping (often all at once).