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warnings for women   Istanbul

warnings for women, Istanbul

 41 Reviews  I am a blonde haired, green-eyed female who has travelled to Istanbul many times ALONE and have never been scammed or in danger! I am like others who have written in amazement of the naivete of... 

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Old City Jerusalem Streets   Jerusalem

Old City Jerusalem Streets, Jerusalem

 16 Reviews  Dear Fellow Tourist's Visiting Jerusalem, my husband was recently made a victim by a shop keeper in the old City of Jerusalem. The shop keeper charged our credit card as "Maraka Cards, Gifts and... 

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General Security Advices   Tel Aviv-Yafo

General Security Advices, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 11 Reviews  I understood why they say that you have to be at Ben Gurion airport (probably others as well but this is the one I used) 3 hours before departure. I was flying in and out of Israel with Lufthansa,... 

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Appropriate Clothing   Jiddah

Appropriate Clothing, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  When in Saudi Arabia you should respect theyr culture and dresscodes. They appriciate it and it?s just plain polite when you go somewhere else to respect the rules there. Women have to cover up in an... 

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Driving and Traffic   Qatar

Driving and Traffic, Qatar

 6 Reviews  While cruising the highway (from Ras Laffan to Doha), we normally drive at 120 kph since this is the maximum speed limit allowed in the highway. But you will always be surprised that there will be an... 

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Be aware of Call Girls   Dubai

Be aware of Call Girls, Dubai

 2 Reviews  First of all Dubai is a Safe City. The warning here is for Ladies, There are alot of people in Dubai they can't diffrentiate between a Pros.. and Descent ladies and here were the problem... 

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Taxis / driving   Bahrain

Taxis / driving, Bahrain

 9 Reviews  The previous tips mention the problem of taxis overcharging in Bahrain. However, just recently (end of 2008), all taxis have to put on their meters when accepting a fare and if they don't, the ride is... 

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unsafe areas   Istanbul

unsafe areas, Istanbul

 24 Reviews  PLEASE WARNING TO FOREIGN WOMEN VISITING ISTANBUL !!! (sorry for bad translation, I will appreciate if somebody correct it and translate to other languages) Western tourist women who will visit... 

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At the Airport   Jerusalem

At the Airport, Jerusalem

 3 Reviews  This is the place where you stop being a traveller and you start being considered a possible threat. When the hotel receptionjist told me that I should be in the airport 3 hours in advance, I thought:... 

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Money and Safety   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Money and Safety, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 3 Reviews  I bought a lot of merchandise at MAZAL TOV, 159 Dizengoff in Tel Aviv. I signed the AMEX credit card receipt for 215 shekels.When I got back to the states I was charged in US Dollars. THE MERCHANT... 

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Traffic & Roads   Jiddah

Traffic & Roads, Jiddah

 4 Reviews  watch out for the traffic jam during the holy month of Ramadan. it's just beyond your imagination. all those who never leave their home get to leave it in ramadan! as the working day is shorter,... 

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Islamic Law or Sharia   Qatar

Islamic Law or Sharia, Qatar

 3 Reviews  From what I was told in Doha, crime is minimal. This is not entirely due to the existence of Sharia (Islamic) law, which in Qatar is applied only to Muslims anyway (as distinct from Saudi Arabia,... 

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Ladies Day   Dubai

Ladies Day, Dubai

 5 Reviews  What a bummer. When we went to Jumeirah Park Beach for a day in the sun and just to relax I was stopped at the entrance and the woman who was charghing entry fee was quite uppset at me and pointing at... 

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taxis   Istanbul

taxis, Istanbul

 47 Reviews  After reading this section prior to my trip, I was really worried about taking a taxi from the airport (Ataturk) to my hotel (in Nisantasi which is just beyond Taksim Square). I prepared myself as... 

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Transportation   Jerusalem

Transportation, Jerusalem

 6 Reviews  Make sure that the car you will get into is an acredited taxi or sherut service, otherwise you will find out on your way to the airport that they are NOT allowed to enter the airport departures area.... 

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Beach Safety   Tel Aviv-Yafo

Beach Safety, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 3 Reviews  Every year between Mid' of July and aprx Mid of August a huge Jellyfish groups "visit" Israel on its way north. (towards Lebanon and further north). Those Jellyfishes are NOT as dangerouse / deadly as... 

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Weather   Jiddah

Weather, Jiddah

 5 Reviews  We get a sand storm mainly twice a year,when the cool season ends(it`s not really winter)and once again when the summer ends. Here is a picture I got in my e.mail of a sand storm that happend in... 

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Dressing   Qatar

Dressing, Qatar

 2 Reviews  Others have said that it is acceptable for women to dress somewhat revealing, you may not get carted away but it is considered disrespectful to the culture here. Also especially during the holy month... 

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road traffic   Istanbul

road traffic, Istanbul

 28 Reviews   Not so good, but also exotic feeling I got after learning some drivers’ behavior lessons. At first, if a car moves, doesn’t matter, it is fast or slow, it is necessary or not, it is always peeping.... 

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Pickpockets   Jerusalem

Pickpockets, Jerusalem

 3 Reviews  Keep your money well hidden at all times, especially in the Old City market. There are pickpockets. If your hostel or hotel has a safe leave your valuables there, although I prefer to keep my passport... 

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Cultural Diffrences   Jiddah

Cultural Diffrences, Jiddah

 1 Review  First of all it is very safe, but not for stupids. For males: do not act as if your culture is the best even if you belive that it is. For females generaly:'decencey is required' while shopping... 

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shoe polishers   Istanbul

shoe polishers, Istanbul

 16 Reviews  There are some shoe polisher crooks in town, especial around the Grand Bazar area. The trick is simple: -Shoe polishers will pass you in a quiet narrow street and "accidentally" drops a brush -Of... 

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Public Photography   Jiddah

Public Photography, Jiddah

 1 Review  Most public places prohibit photography,and also taking pictures of local people is something that will make them uncomfortable,you have NO idea how much hassel I go through to take these pictures I... 

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pickpockets   Istanbul

pickpockets, Istanbul

 22 Reviews  I think this tip is applicable in all the major touristy areas, but especially in the Grand Bazaar. Do not ignore warnings! The risk is great. Luckily I read warnings before I ventured in the Bazaar,... 

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Electricity & services   Jiddah

Electricity & services, Jiddah

 1 Review  Although Jeddah is an astonishing city to live and work in, in some seasons, it can give you a hard time. When it rains, when suddenly electricity goes off for hours, or when storms blow things... 

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Cant Predict the next arab government to succumb!

by cochinjew

The demonstrations and subsequent chaos, much worse in Libya than Egypt were not counted upon. Both were thought to be safe countries for tourists..I was very surprised to hear that there are demonstrations in Oman, another autocratic state in the region. When it comes to autocracy, you cannot beat Syria, so an eruption there is a probability and even a possibility. At this stage you cannot worry about it, since it is only four weeks away: anything and nothing may happen, but the Arab world is more than volatile at the moment: from Algerie et Maroc in the far west to Oman in the East and Yemen in the South!Nowhere were the tourists targeted during demonstrations, in fact before the demonstrations there were tourist targeting in Egypt, but they took great care not to bother the tourists..Keep your fingers crossed..

THE SQUAT TOILET

by DAO

Also know as the long drop. At some point you are going to have to face up to this challenge. I suggest that you do 2 things. The first is practice. The second is plan in advance. There is a very good chance there is no toilet paper and water all over the floor already. The locals clean themselves with a small water hose or a cup from a bucket rather than paper. Figure out where you are going to put your things and how you will position yourself so you can get the job done and not slip and make a real mess. Also plan on there not being any soap to wash your hands once you have completed this big challenge.Be careful!

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CAMEL CROSSINGS

by DAO

A few VT’ers have seen my Camel Crossing sign and thought it was a bit of a spoof. I can assure you it is not. There are quite a few desert/dry areas across the Middle East and Bedouins do cross empty roads from time to time. If you are on a long boring road - do be vigilant. Hitting a camel would definitely damage your vehicle. Driving is challenging enough with lunatic drivers, but don’t forget about the animals.

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BE CAREFUL TAKING PHOTOS OF WOMEN !

by DAO

The receptionist in my hotel In Yemen saw me taking photos of women walking by from well inside the lobby entrance. He said “They will kill you” in a mixture of resignation and friendly concern. I am not sure how accurate he may have been and I suggest you do not try and find out. Across the Middle East you will see women dressed in a veil. This is because Islam dictates modesty for women. Their clothes should cover their feminine features, hair and sometimes their face. Sometimes even the eyes are covered which caused several minor accidents I have seen. That’s because the ladies involved couldn’t see where they were walking. If you want to take photos, then do so out of your hotel window or very discretely from your waist so it looks like you are not taking photos. In photo no. 2 here you can even see 2 men waving 2 women out of the way so I could take a photo of a school class...

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Dehydration and heat exhuastion

by Doctor38

This is the only danger that comes to my mind. This is espically true for the elderly and the young ones. Drink plenty of fluids, wear light stuff with light colours. SStay away from the sun esp. during noon time.

Oh Man the Weather : (

by JohnniOmani

One of the biggest concerns for travellers is the weather and when is the best time to go to the region? The ME as a whole can be warm year round but Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Iran can get chilly and see snow from time to time. (I was in Jordan in January and it was bloody freezing). There are places you can go skiing in Iran and Lebanon from January to February. The Gulf is usually hot year round and the temps are as follows: September is about 25 to 30 degrees. October is about 25 degrees and November around 22 degrees. December is around the same and January dips into the teens to around 15 to 18 degrees. March starts to warm up and by April the daily temps in the Gulf are around 35 degrees again. May sees temps around 40 degrees while June cracks the low 40 mark. July and August are hellish with temps reaching 50 like it is nothing (eventhough the Govts will never admit this...

Terrorism

by JohnniOmani

Terrorism after 9/11 has scared a massive percentage of travellers away from the region which is a double edged sword for most of the travellers actually backpacking the region. It is a shame that most of the travellers stay away in fear and miss out on what this wonderful region has to offer but it actually allows some of us to travel more freely and on a fixed budget. Governments tend to give this part of the World a negative image and there has been several terrorist attacks in Saudi, Yemen, Bahrain as well as Egypt, Jordan etc. Since 2004, attacks have taken place in the form of bombings, drive by shootings and kidnapping. Western expats, workers and journalists were among those targeted but the number of deaths for an entire region the number is relatively low. People get kidnapped in other parts of the world on a daily basis and drive by shootings happen daily in the USA. I can...

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loud people

by marimar_72

Yes we talk loudly,and we express ourselves with hands(kinda like sign language)....to a non middle eastren it seems that there is a fight going on between two people talking,but really there isn`t.Don`t freak out ;-)

Your are in the heart of...

by EricJS

Your are in the heart of Islam, respect that. Avoid any legal entanglements like the plague. You don't want to have to deal with 'the law' although foreigners are not subject to the same laws as citizens (removal of appendages, heads, etc...). Do not provoke the attention of the Matawa (religious police). They run unchecked by the real law and will make life very unpleasant for you. You can avoid them by dressing properly. For men, no shorts. For women, very conservative...no legs showing, preferrably long sleeves, and absolutely no cleavage!The Abaya is not required for foreign or non-muslim women although some will wear one like a moo-moo. Being completely covered has been known to actualy cause more problems for western women because the Matawa might assume she is Saudi or Muslim for which the expectations of female behavior are far more strict.Saudi has the strictest and most...

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