Israel
Jaffa Port is believed to be one of the oldest in the world, founded by the son of Noah and where Jonah started his sailing voyage before getting swallowed by the whale.
It’s without a doubt where to stay next time - the impromptu street music scenes, late night food, and people enjoying the warm nights until the morning gave me such southern hemisphere vibes.
Tel Aviv gets my vote for food capital of the globe.
The tech companies' success indicator is not a fancy office (by London and Tallinn standards, all are basic), generous WFH policy (in fact, most believe there is no replacement for in person work and offices are buzzing), or off-sites to lavish resorts.
It's just one thing - 'who is your office kitchen chef?'
The baseline for street, deli, cafe, restaurant, hummuseria food is so high that it's impossible to eat anything below great.