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Allenby Crossing from Jordan to Palestinian territories

by emmr 27 May 2012

Hi, I'm going to be travelling into the West Bank from Jordan in July by the Allenby Crossing and have been reading stuff about only…
Israel visit - HELP!

by mattstheone 24 May 2012

Hi all, First post! Can anyone recommend a decent tour operator for Israel? Looking to fly into Tel Aviv and then do a round trip for…
RE: Amman-Petra-Wadi Rum-Eilat

by shazzy_traveller 24 May 2012

Thanks for your help. The reason I'm crossing to Eilat is because I will go from there to Jerusalem and then to my home in the West Bank,…
haircut in Jerusalem?

by jbeld 17 May 2012

This might be a long shot, but does anyone know a place where I could get a decent haircut in Jerusalem without breaking the bank? (I'm…
RE: About the behaviour of groups of post-army Israeli tourists in Bolivia

by Standanista 09 May 2012

+Stan, how would they compare with groups of other young travellers?+ In the context of Bolivia, and purely Bolivia, which is what this…
RE: About the behaviour of groups of post-army Israeli tourists in Bolivia

by DUDE057 09 May 2012

Stan, how would they compare with groups of other young travelers? I have seen misbehavior all over the world. I will never forget a drunk…
RE: Israel - 2nd half May

by yarden 09 May 2012

For anything gay, your address is Tel Aviv. Yes - It's small - so there aren't endless choices of "gay places" - but it has no Gay Ghett…
RE: Why not separate the Palestinian Territories

by flowers_van 07 May 2012

"Israeli Palestinian Christians have told me they aren't allowed to visit the Christian shrines— even if they are local to the place (for…
RE: Why not separate the Palestinian Territories

by lynnekeys 06 May 2012

Yup - Israeli Palestinian Christians have told me they aren't allowed to visit the Christian shrines - even if they are local to the place…
Re: Ben-Gurion airport to East Jerusalem.

by canayen 30 April 2012

If I were you, I'd just say I was staying in Jerusalem and give the name of the hotel. Full stop. Jerusalem is Jerusalem and and there…
West Bank towns to visit...

by Misanthrope 30 April 2012

Hi, I'm staying one night in Bethlehem, but would like to visit another West Bank town/city as a day trip out of Jerusalem. Any suggestions…
Re: Ben-Gurion airport to East Jerusalem.

by mbgg 30 April 2012

East Jerusalem is not controlled by the Palestinian Authority. Most tourists are not questioned at length and everyone here will advise…
RE: Ben-Gurion airport to East Jerusalem.

by joshinystar 30 April 2012

Hi Mbgg, No, I certainly don't think they're naive or stupid, far from it and I'm aware of the booming tourism there. I was on an orga…
Re: Ben-Gurion airport to East Jerusalem.

by mbgg 30 April 2012

Israel considers East Jerusalem to be part of the country. Why should you not mention that you are staying there ? The hotels and hostels…
RE: Moving in Isreal

by amirico 29 April 2012

My suggestion: From the airport, take the Nesher shuttle or a taxi to Jerusalem. Spend 3 days on Jerusalem, of those one day to visit…
RE: Israel - 2nd half May

by wayoutback 26 April 2012

Jerusalem is amazing. Temple Mount is so beautiful. Try and stay in the old city. If you want some reflection time try the Austrian Hospital…
Re: Khaled [taxi driver from Bethlehem]

by bixentegz 22 April 2012

Hola a tod@s l@s visitantes de Palestina Acabamos de volver de un maravilloso viaje por Palestina, al principio no estamos muy seguros…
RE: Help Needed to Plan trip to Israel: Amount of time needed and best sites?

by Shuffaluff 19 April 2012

For public transport in Israel, see [here|http://bus.co.il/otobusim/Front2007/homepage.asp?Host=www.otobusim.com&Design=2007&LanguageID=20]…
RE: Help Needed to Plan trip to Israel: Amount of time needed and best sites?

by catw 19 April 2012

No need to worry about the onward ticket, Israeli officials will not prevent you from entering Israel if you don't have one as long as…
RE: 3 week Turkey/Jordan/Israel itinerary

by james2020 18 April 2012

The problem you have with setting aside two days for Jerusalem and Bethlehem is that in reality it will work out like this Day 1 - Leave…
3 week Turkey/Jordan/Israel itinerary

by james500 17 April 2012

Very interested to know how people think the balance etc of the below 22 night trip looks. I have a flight to IST and a flight home from…
3 week Turkey/Jordan/Israel itinerary

by james500 17 April 2012

Very interested to know how people think the balance etc of the below 22 night trip looks. I have a flight to IST and a flight home from…
RE: The Levant

by kotagiri_tea_planter 17 April 2012

Thanks, Barry. Definitely into history and natural wonders. Archaeology in moderation. I think the work trip spends a few days in Jerusalem…
RE: Israel 10 day itinerary

by catw 15 April 2012

The trains are rather unefficient, I'd avoid them entirely and use the Egged buses or the shertuts (mini buses). They are very efficient…
RE: Self Drive Tour of Christian Galilee regions help needed

by davetheguide 10 April 2012

Mbgg has given you good advice. Let me elaborate a bit. Three days in Jerusalem is so little time if you've included a full day at Bethle…