Lior Pesso

“Oh, I love spending time alone!”, said literally every person we talked to about this article. “Wait, but do you scroll through Instagram while you’re enjoying your so-called quality solo time? “Erm, erm…” – yeah, we thought so. We know that sitting in a Tel Aviv restaurant or café alone "people watching" sounds so 1998 - but pull an oldie-but-goodie Nike cliché and “Just Do It”! Here are a few things to do by yourself in the city.

Classic sightseeing? Uh, yeah sure, but what really makes this city sizzle is the people, and fall is prime people-watching season. Now that Tel Avivians are free to roam the streets moist-free, you’re invited to take a seat, observe the hustle and bustle of city life, and watch the locals do their thang.

Nestled on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, in the city of Holon, sits a gem of a museum dedicated entirely to design. Design Museum Holon does not merely curate rotating exhibitions in its gallery spaces; rather, every five months, the network of rooms and hallways housed inside Ron Arad's architecturally stunning building transform into an interactive, informative, and above all, inspiring demonstration of top designers, fashion icons, and private collections from Israel and abroad.   Last month, Je T'aime, Ronit Elkabetz, the museum's recent offering dedicated entirely to the magnificent wardrobe of the late Israeli actress, director, and fashion icon, has been replaced by an exquisite new exhibition featuring “it” duo, Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh, in their first-ever retrospective. © AppyFizz Back in 2012, after nearly 20 years of running Sagmeister Inc., Sagmeister announced that he was renaming his company Sagmeister & Walsh. He had recognized Walsh's "gigantic contribution" to the company, granting her a more influential role. The unforgettable announcement was blasted out in the form of an email ad that featured the duo standing naked in an office. This was apparently a sort of homage to the ad that Sagmeister used two decades years prior, when he announced his own opening of the design agency. © John Madere Since joining forces, award-winning Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh have created a range of exhilarating samples of visual communication, designed to c

Scorching temps got you down? We cooked up some cool ways to beat the sweltering heat  As Tel Aviv’s stifling summer air begins to sizzle, even the most tropical-weather-loving crowds are scared to leave the comfort of their AC. Luckily, this city is packed with sweat-proof activities that’ll cool you down when humidity levels rise.   Get a Cryotherapy Treatment  Forget about burning the cals away. As it turns out, fat cells are more susceptible to cold, and at freezing temperatures, they can be destroyed — permanently. Introducing: Cryotherapy, a human popsicle machine that plummets between -110 and -190 degrees Celsius for three minutes and is said to aid with weight loss and tightening of the skin. Major celebs like Ashley Graham and Mandy Moore are already hooked on the trendy treatment and we’re totally next.  © Shutterstock   TimeFreeze, 11 HaBarzel St, Building B, Level 6, Tel Aviv (03-7520233)   Get Inspired at Talkhouse Quench your thirst for knowledge, cold drinks and drool-worthy street food at Talkhouse – an urban (and air-conned!) home for inspiring speakers and live talks. Their cultivating schedule offers a rich program of talks, marathons, spoken word slams, interviews, live performances and stand-ups on topics that vary between philosophy, sciences, medicine, technology,  and history to literature, arts, sex, education, the Middle East, psychology, architecture, travel, and so much more. © Itay Cohen   Talkhouse, 3 HaTa’arucha St, Tel Aviv Port (03-5545

The chilly season is upon us which means that the motivation to get outdoors and work up a sweat is low/non-existent. But don't let the cold be an accuse to stray from those New Year's resolutions and lose all fitness faith. Check out our favorite indoor workouts that are a literal port in the storm. 1. Bikram Yoga   Bikram Yoga   Get seriously sweaty while trying out the city's hottest workout (literally) – Hot Yoga. Attempt a downward-facing dog in a tropical-level heated room to enjoy the many physical benefits, like increased flexibility and detoxification. Bikram Yoga, 14 Carlebach St, Tel Aviv (03-6241807)   2. Bouldering Shutterstock   Climb your holiday pounds away at a state-of-the-art bouldering facility, smack in the heart of Tel Aviv. Exercise mental strength, burn hundreds of cals and seriously strengthen your arms, legs, back and shoulders. MAJOR plus: To get more women into climbing, this complex offers free entrance for ladies every Thursday! Performance Rock, 3 Rival St, Tel Aviv (03-6872880)   3. Indoor Virtual Cycling Ride through virtual worlds at the home of Superstar trainer, Yaniv Keter (AKA ‘Goonda’). His techy bike is connected to a TACX simulator that’s so realistic – you’ll completely lose track of where you are. Indoor Virtual Cycling, 26 HaAvoda St, Tel Aviv (054-8088251)   4. iJump Fitness – Indoor Trampoline Park I Jump   A building filled with trampolines? We are so in! We'll even – dare we say it – leave the comfort of Tel Aviv to hop th

First thing’s first – WTF is Hygge?! Well, Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish word (and obsession) for all things cozy and is synonymous with Danish culture.   The lifestyle trend prioritizes the quiet, everyday moments at home and describes the ritual of slowing down in the pursuit of comfort, contentment and of course, happiness. In fact, Hygge is such a big part of Danish culture that it is considered “a defining feature of our cultural identity and an integral part of the national DNA,” according to Meik Wiking, the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen.    Here’s how you use it in a sentence: “It’s too cold to leave the house. I’m going to call in sick and Hygge the f*&# out of this day. I’ve got candles, fluffy socks, and my new book. I might even knit myself a scarf.”   In the last few years, the concept has become popular on a global scale and now, it’s reported that Millennials are taking the wonderful art of Hygge well-being to a whole new level: Hygge dating, or as the kids say: ‘Hyggeship’ – where you comfortably settle down for winter.    To be honest, no one is surprised. The chilly temperatures, short days, and super long nights are driving people to seek a significant other in an attempt to stay warm, both emotionally and physically. Cuddling on the couch, enjoying good food, Netflix and chilling – these are all signs of a thriving ‘Hyggeship’, one that marries lazy living with the kind of selfish millennial convenience of having a partne