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 by gilabrand
Don't bring bulky toys – choose little toys that come packed in small containers - or find a small box or pencil case they can go back into when the kid is tired of playing with them. The trick is variety. Kids get bored very quickly. Take a box of raisins and dole them out one by one. Pack a small box of crayons and a little notebook for scribbling. For kids around 3 with good coordination, buy a kiddie scissors and let them cut up pieces of paper. Make up a little pocket-sized photo album with pictures of the family and/or pets (this was a lifesaver for me when my daughter was hospitalized at the age of 15 months and had to sit still for long stretches of time with an IV drip in her arm). Bring along a CD player with kiddie music or taped stories. Take a few soft-cover children’s books (hide away some new ones for the trip). Buy a package of colored stickers in different shapes that the kid can stick in a workbook or just on paper. Invest in a bag of lollypops (forget about the dental bills for the moment).
When these diversions run out, let the kid walk up and down the aisles to exercise his/her little legs. If you are lucky, there will be some kid-lover on the plane who will notice your darling child and shower him/her with a few minutes of attention. And if, by chance, the kid does fall asleep, don’t get caught up in the movie. Grab the opportunity for a little shut-eye of your own. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 by gilabrand
I have flown for 12 hours and more with babies and small children, and there's no doubt about it - it's much easier with babies. Not easy, mind you, because you've got to change their diapers somewhere, and they need feeding. Breastfeeding certainly simplies things.
But first of all, reserve a bulkhead seat, which is the first row in each section of the plane, where the partition is. The flight attendants will attach a padded bassinet to the wall.
When packing your flight bag, don't be stingy on the diapers - take an ample supply, otherwise you could end up in trouble. Throw in a couple of comfortable babygros that have snaps on the bottom for easy diaper changing. This is not a time for fancy clothes. Take some kind of foldable mat for changing the diapers on so you don't get the bassinet dirty. Take a couple of extra pacifiers if the baby uses one. They always drop behind the seats and roll off somewhere.
Before the trip buy the lightest possible collapsible stroller (an umbrella-type is best, without all kinds of gadgets, if they still make them), and insist on taking it on board with you. The flight attendants will keep it up front for when you disembark. You don't want to be lugging that baby around in your arms with all your packs and bags. If the baby is used to a certain little blanket, bring it along to line the bassinet. That makes it feel more like home.
Remember that babies have sensitive ears and might scream on take-off and landing because of the pressure - and sometimes, as once happened to me, it turns out the poor kid has an undetected ear infection... Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 by Sharon
I think that the prolematic roads will be in the cities where most signs are in Hebrew only ...
That is if you rent a car of cours other wise you should be okay. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by gilabrand
If you put your bags on the scale and you hear those bloodcurdling words “You’re overweight,” don’t get flustered yet. There is still a chance of getting your belongings on the plane without paying a huge sum of money. What the airline clerk behind the counter forgets to tell you is that you can juggle between your bags. If you have two, and one of them is less than 23 kilos, open the other one, select a few items and pack them in the lighter bag. If necessary, you can slip some items into your hand luggage.
IMPORTANT TIP: If you are traveling with one piece of luggage, it is always worth tucking in one of those lightweight nylon flight bags or knapsacks. That way, you will have another bag handy if your piece of luggage is declared overweight. Just divide up the contents, slap on a luggage tag, and you’re on your way. The extra bag will also come in handy if you happen to pick up some souvenirs along the way, or you decide you want to keep your dirty laundry separate. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 The Carmelit by Paul2001
The Carmelit runs from 6:30am to midnight but like a lot of forms of transportation in Israel, it does not operate during the Shabbat. A journey cost NIS 5. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Bus Station in Jerusalem by jadedmuse
I took a bus from Jerusalem to Eilat and it was a really enjoyable ride. The buses are comfortable and air conditioned. As far as I can recall, our bus departed on time and there were no unforseen delays.
Be sure to check about times, especially on Friday - Shabbat. Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: 1770 225 555
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 by Nathalie_B
All the routes can be found on the train stations and they are written in both languages Hebrew and English. Tickets can be purchased from either a ticket booth or a vending machine which accepts both, cash and credit cards.
The trains are not running 24/7 and I would suggest you to check the schedule before you hit the road. Remember that no public transport is running in Israel from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset. Check the Website before you start your journey.
And please remember to keep your ticket until the end of your ride. Without this ticket you won't be able to get out of the station! Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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 Helicopter on trailer, Israel by Martin_S.Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Valet ve Toos, car park
service at airport,
Israel by Martin_S.Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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A "sherut" is like a multiple passenger taxi service. They run on fixed rates and go in between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. They're fairly inexpensive and the only down-side is having to wait until they fill up - as well as dropping off each passenger. If you're not pressed for time, it's a safe and economical way to travel.
In fact, I met some very nice people when I took a sherut from the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, to Jerusalem.
That was a free bonus! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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