"Skateboarding really fits in well in Israel, specifically with our mentality and the way we like to live our lives," says Tom Goldwasser of DaSilva Boards. "We all do look for a way to bring that smile up to our face and get our blood flowing."

If you need a new outlook on the real Israel, try cruising its growing number of skate parks. Skateboarding and longboarding are becoming just as popular among Israelis as extreme sports such as skydiving, given the nearly year-round perfect weather.

Enjoy the fast-paced fun.