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For my first trip, I took a carry-on, a huge purse, and a checked bag. I took five pair of pants/culottes, five shirts, two sweaters, one jacket, and enough socks to fill a store (I think it was ten pair), and two extra pair of shoes, one for walking, one for dress up, a dress, a skirt and fancy blouse (again for dress up). All of that was unnecessary as I practically lived in two pair of pants and two blouses. I bought a scarf for the aforementioned Churches.
You're better off taking only a couple of changes of clothing and wear a good pair of walking shoes. everything else is extraneous.
jeans
walking shoes
good socks
a couple of shirts
a light jacket
one pair of decent slacks (not jeans)
an umbrella (small folding kind)
a good medical kit (band aids, disinfectant cream, sting kit, gauze and tape)
one bar of soap (yes, ladies, you CAN wash your hair with a bar of soap)
Tissue (for those holes in the ground that the Egyptians and some Israeli's call a bathroom)
A really good digital camera and extra memory chips. I LOVE my old Leica, but it isn't really feasible with all of it's gear and film changes. Plus a diggie is so light, you won't mind carrying it all day.
Swimsuit for the Dead Sea floating that YOU MUST TRY. I walked into the Dead Sea about three feet, it was to the top of my ankles at that point and it knocked me on my "bum". It's so filled with minerals, you can't stay on your feet.
Get a litre water bottle with a carry case and keep it filled up. The water is safe to drink, but not easily come by in most outlying areas of the country. Water costs more than any other kind of beverage, including the really good sparkling Shiraz we had at the milk bar. Leave a Comment
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 by gilabrand
While American appliances operate on 110-115V, Israel uses 220-230V (which is standard in Europe). Battery chargers and shavers tend to be dual voltage. This information is usually printed in tiny letters on the appliance. Sometimes there is a switch.
If the appliance is only 110-115V, it CANNOT be used in Israel. I have ruined several gifts from well-meaning relatives this way....If the voltage is suitable, take a look at the shape of the prongs. If they are flat, you will need a plug adapter - a small gadget that slips onto the flat prongs so the plug can be inserted in a wall socket with round prongs.
Any hardware store should have them. If you forget to bring one with you, don?t worry. You can purchase them for a few shekels in any store that sells electrical goods or house-wares. Leave a Comment
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 weather map - april
3,2004 by gilabrand
If you are visiting Jerusalem in the summer, bring a sweater or light jacket for the evenings. You probably won't need it in other parts of the country where there isn't such a difference between day and night. In the winter, bring layers. Remember that houses are not heated all day long as they are in other countries (although this won't be a problem if you stay at a hotel). The truth is, other countries may be colder, but even Russians freeze in Israeli winters (I know - my husband has Russian workers). The wind just seems to blow into every crevice...From my experience, the best way to keep out the cold is to wear a clingy undershirt (yes, ladies - you, too) under your clothing. Leave a Comment
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Be prepared to have all your luggage thoroughly examined by hand at the Tel Aviv Airport. You will be asked alot of questions, please answer them without hesitation...it is for your protection.
It's all about respect....ladies please remember to bring a long skirt, or wrap around skirt to visit the holy sites or synagogues in Israel. Shorts are fine, but please toss on the skirt before entering any holy sites.
If you float in the Dead Sea, please remember the "don't splash" rule! If you get the water in your eyes, your eyes will close instantly due to the high salt content. A fellow traveler was splashed accidentially, got water in her eyes and had to be helped to a shower provided on the beach front. Her eyes had swollen shut and it took quite a while before she was "back to normal". It is so beautiful and so relaxing...don't miss it due to getting water in your eyes! Leave a Comment
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I recommend to travel easy and small weight.
Be ready to show your luggage at the airports for security requirements (specially in the return flight), so if you carry many bags with you will take you longer and very stressful.
Remember to bring:
sunglasses
suncream
a hat
swimming gear (swimming wear for summer - raincoat for winter)
walking shoes
long sleeves and long trousers (these are required to entry in religious sites)
sweaters (in winter)
There are plenty of pharmacies, so is easy to find normal medicaments.
Bring lots of memory in your photo card or some good films, because there are loads of things to photo in Israel, beautiful landscapes and diversities in cities and cultures.
Israel is plenty of colour!!
If you are travelling in summer, get swimming gear because there are fantastic beaches and also the Dead Sea to experience.
If you are going to trek, bring also trekking gear. There are good places as Ein Gedi to trek around. Leave a Comment
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Clothes :
In case you're arriving on Summer ( which is about between mid-April to early October ) - do not bring any Winter clothes ! The temperatures there are over 28C . Although you can find use in a not very warm sweater in case you spend a night in a desert - it can be kinda chilly in the night ;-)
On Winter take a couple of sweaters with you , plus a raincoat .
Shoes :
On Summer , have a comfortable pair of sandals with you , although it's a good idea to have a pair of more "practical" shoes in case you would decide to travel to the mountains/wild nature .
On Winter you should have a pair of good , closed shoes with .
During late Autumn/Winter take an umbrella with you , but don't worry if you forgot one home - you can buy umbrellas for reasonable prices pretty much anywhere in the country !
On mid-Spring/Summer/early Autumn you should always carry sunscreen with you - the sun is shamelessly agressive there - you wouldn't even notice before you'll become burned out !
Another must-have is good deodorant ;-)
You can buy all this in Israel , but it might be a cheaper solutions to just bring them with you - these things aren't cheap in Israel !
As for medicin - it's always a good idea to not take chances , and , in case you should take some special medicin , bring enough of it from your country !
I believe you can buy pretty much everything in IL , but it's much more clever to have all the needed equipment with you !
Swimming suit/shorts and a pair of open , summer shoes . Leave a Comment
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 An ancient water aqueduct.
Where the water? by Grazina
Nice hiking boots, nothing stiff. LOTS of sand in this area. In the evening a very light sweater or jacket. I was there in Sept. in some place that would started to be cool or cold but here not so much, but do take anyway just in case. Better safe then sorry.
Nightquil or Dayquil in case you come down with a headcold, like I did. I went around looking for medication and when I finely found it it was $10.00 for a box of 12 softgel LiquiCaps, if I bought in the States it would have costed me $3.95.
Alway have plenty of film on hand, and if you can buy in the States, a whole lot cheaper on you budget.
In hot place such as Israel, you need a HAT! The sun is very hot and drink lots of water. In all my life here on earth I don't think I ever drank so much water in my life. I was cleansed when I left Israel and 15 pounds lighter. Leave a Comment
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A medium-sized backpack for camera, wallet, documents (bring passport along) and maps.
For sightseeing: keep cool, wear a hat and comfortable shoes. For most religious places: cover shoulders, avoid wearing shorts and absolutely no skimpy clothes.
Sunblock, sunblock, sunblock! As most things are labelled in Hebrew, bring your own medication.
Lots of batteries, adaptor for 3-pronged Y-shaped outlet.
A Hebrew for English speakers translation book. Leave a Comment
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 Camping in Northern Israel by Salek
Israeli's don't wear big bulky winter coats like most of America. They tend to wear layers and there's a good reason for it. Israel is a small country, but the weather can change drastically in the course of the day. Add and remove layers until you're comfortable. It can be hot in Tel Aviv when it's cold in Tzfat. In either place, is cold at night.
Cosmetics, shampoo, etc is expensive, but not so much tht it's worth packing a lot and lugging it half across the world, unless you're a total diva that doesn't leave the house without make-up on. If you are, what are you doing in Israel?
Israel is just as advanced as the US when it comes to technology. Bring a digital camera, and finding a place to download it onto a CD is very easy to find, especially in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Camping is great in Israel. Everyone does it, there's enough room for everyone, but you'll pass a few groups on your way to your own spot in the North. You don't need to bring anything from home, it's all here and it's cheap enough. Be sure to pack a small pot to make nachleh coffee, some bedding, water, cigarettes. It's so comfortable sleeping outside in Israel, you won't find you need much. Even if you never camp, this is the country to make an exception.
Clothes are expensive here. The economy in Israel is a confusing one. Many Israeli's have the same living standards as Americans, but they are a small country in the middle east surrounded by people they don't trade with really. So many things aren't produced there, and so need to be imported. Hence, the price tag. Make-up, clothes, english books, movies, cd's. You will pay a little more here than you would for the same thing in the US. Leave a Comment
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 by sandravdp
shorts, shirts, but also long trousers and sweaters (for muslim areas and the cold in the evening)
suncream, mineral water, headache and stomache medicines, anti mosquitostick
light equipment cause you might have to climb, swim and walk a lot here
bading suit Leave a Comment
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