Haifa, Israel

Haifa is the largest port in Israel, and a charming community that boasts the beautiful and expansive Bahà'ì Gardens.  The Bahá'í World Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a destination for Baha'i pilgrims. The gardens comprise a staircase of nineteen terraces extending all the way up the northern slope of Mount Carmel. The golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, the resting place of the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá’í Faith, stands on the central terrace halfway down:

The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa is cited as one of the factors behind the growth of Israel's high-tech industry and innovation, such as the country's Silicon Wadi on the coastal plain, similar to Silicon Valley.

The charming German Colony is a lovely stroll of restaurants and historic buildings.