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Take a hat! Jerusalem

1 Review I always take a suitcase on wheels. It's a little bumpy on the uneven streets of Old Jerusalem, but better than carrying the load. I was there the end of June and it was very warm, lightweight clothes...

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Clothes/Shoes Jiddah

3 Reviews Have as many peices as u like, just make sure to keep them light weighted,,, I discovered that the people who deal with luggage in the saudi airport are so inathletic and fragile... and would treat a...

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things to bring with you Bahrain

7 Reviews Bring along a guide to the Middle East buy a reputable company such as Lonely Planet, Foot Prints or another company. Read the reviews on Amazon before you buy. My personal preference is Lonely...

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Suhscreen Jerusalem

1 Review take your backpack with you! There is lots of climbing, walking and travelling around to do here! Walking shoes, slippers, light clothes and a sweater, long sleave shirt, trousers or dress for the...

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Weather Gear Jiddah

1 Review If you are planning on stopping in Jiddah then moving to Makkah for Hajj or Umra,,you might need an umbrella,not for the rain,,but to protect you from sun stroke!! Plus we have many shops that sells...

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things to buy whilst you're here Bahrain

1 Review Basically anything you want you can buy in bahrain. It’s probably best for me to talk about what you should buy whilst you’re here to take back home. 1 - 22 carat gold is sold by the gram here, which...

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Connecting to the local power supply and phone net

by stewarth99

Egypt uses european style two pin plugs. Because of the various devices I have, I made up a small extension lead with multiple square pin sockets. That way you can charge several devices at once. Local 'Holiday' SIM cards are a good buy in Egypt if you are making local calls. I usually end up giving it to the taxi driver on the way to the airport when I'm on my way home. No good to me any more. One thing, turn off your automatic clock update. It costs money there and you will find your phone calling Egypt to update after you get back and that does cost!

General Guide or Backpack Essentials

by JohnniOmani

Military style bags ie dark green etc should be avoided and a backpack that can hold up to 10 days worth of clothes is advisable. You will get a lot of mini buses in Yemen, Oman, Syria, Jordan etc and a big bag will be a huge hassle and not worth it. The weather is pretty consistent in the Gulf so you will only need a few different outfits giving you more flexability for warm clothing and space in Syria, Jordan and Egypt. A book could be written about what clothes to bring to the Middle East. Every country not only varies dramatically but every region within the country itself varies a lot. On the whole, modesty is advisable. Western Arabia is more relaxed than the Gulf, Saudi, Yemen and Iran so women can get away with wearing baggy pants and shirts. Wearing a hat will deter unwanted attention while a headscarf is a good idea in smaller towns and villages. If you are ever wander what to...

Warm clothes even in summer!

by travellingdan

Even in summer it can get a little chilly at night. So pack at least some long trousers, socks and a sweater if you travel to the MidEast. I did the mistake and just fetched a cold in warm August (sniff...)

Go For it!

by dr.firas

Sure If you like! To avoid bad effects of the sun in the Middle East!You should prepare yourself to pack everything, which will protect you from sun!Sunglasses, suitable hat, light dress and it should have the light colors to reflect the sun not to aspirate it; White color is the best in the desert.And once you deiced to go to the beach bring all the collection of milk and protection lotion and oil!Also as a tradition in my packing list pages I should remind you to bring all the teeth hygiene stuffs.

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by maen31

You have to bring your needs in a bag that can help to get everything that you love to be with you ,don't forget your notebook and sandals in the Summer. In Summer it is little hot ,so t_shirt and shorts are better and sunglasses also ,in Winter ,the weather is not very cold and warm clothes are enough and an umbrella . I don't know what you need ,you can find anything That can help here. Get your camera and batteries ,but no matter you can charge these before you go to some isolated places. You can stay outdoors ,but why outdoors, it is nice to set on a chair and watch the sky at night . Just bring yous smile and leave anything behind.

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by spencrland

Luggage on wheels, of course! Bring and extra bag to take home all your wonderful finds in! In October it was still very warm during the day. I recommend taking a hat, especially if you will be doing alot of sightseeing and don't forget sunscreen. At night it cools off considerably. I would take several long pants, a comfortable sweater and then shorts and tee's for the day. YOU MUST HAVE COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES!!!! If you like a wash cloth, there are none in the hotels there. Bring all your meds and possible something for you stomache even if you don't normally suffer from problems. I also took some Tylenol PM which helped me to adjust to a new sleeping pattern. Bring lots and lots of film and if you can, a good camera with a telephoto lens...you will really want to get a closeup picture of some the wonderful faces you will see without being an offense.

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by maykal

Don't be fooled into thinking that the middle east is always hot and sunny...at times the weather in some parts can be downright cold wet and miserable. Accommodation doesn't always include suitable heating, so you'll feel the cold more than you would do back home. So bring along some cold weather clothes. It is incredibly hot in summer, but Arab society is conservative, so shorts for both sexes are out (unless on the beach or by a pool), and women will need to cover up to varying degrees depending on the country. No countries (with the exception of Saudi Arabia, perhaps) require non-muslim women to wear either the hejab or the veil, and many Muslim women don't wear these items either, but in certain places you might feel more comfortable covering your head. Jordan, Syria and Lebanon have large Christian populations, so the 'dress code' is more liberal there (although still relatively...

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by Morepork

Nowadays, most bags have wheels! Thank God for wheels!A good back-pack is light & can be incorporated with -- you guessed it! WHEELS! AS you grow older ,like me then it's important to have WHEELS.Happy Trails to you WHEELS. Be sure to pack a long light dress with sandals -of course. Shorts are acceptable -to the knees. And when you visit places of religion you are expected to cover ones shoulder. so a long dress (shift)is so comfortable. All your personal requirements. Skin care is always essential. I'm not an expert on photograhic equipment as I cannot keep up with modern tech. Just when I have bought a new camera & think I have the latest, along comes digital! I could scream! So my little Konica which was the 'Small camera of the year' when I bought it, will have to do. After all, it is giving good service - usually. A good parachute & reserve ! Helmet, Gloves & Jumpsuit.Oh yes, an...

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by Aragina

I carried a rucksack as it was easiest t-shirts, shorts but decent cloths for visiting mosques, you must remember you have different religions here, so best cater for all tastes. I took all my medication with me but found things like headache remedy's and other common items easy to get. I had a problem getting digital Smart card but battereis wer in abundance good boots for walking across the sands a must as well as good socks, forget the sandles

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by suroor2001

good walking shoes..or runners...as I found the roads and side walks were very badly in need of repair..pot holes everywhere...specially in Aqaba. Mosquito repellant,,as I found lots of them in Amman. Films are very expensive here..get them before you come. Must wear long apparel in the public beaches, else you will get harrassed.. but if you go to a Private Beach there is no problem as western swimwear is allowed.

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Four Seasons Istanbul Istanbul

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The King David Jerusalem Jerusalem

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