Israel

Thinking of visiting Israel? Check out the advice, stories and tips I can offer after my two trips there, which have seen me visit the cities of Acre, Eilat, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as important tourist attractions like the Dead Sea, Western Wall and the Old City of Jaffa. Information on traveling in the Middle East with an Israeli passport stamp.

How to Travel Around Israel

Transportation in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Although some Israeli politicians view the state’s small size as an impediment to its national security, it makes traveling within Israel extremely quick and easy.

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Tel Aviv Travel Photos: The Bubble

Skyline of Tel Aviv, Israel on the Mediterranean

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Tel Aviv is definitely a bubble worth shielding: It represents the the very best of what’s possible in the Middle East, the actions of Israel’s government notwithstanding.

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How Many Shekels Per Day in Israel?

Street scene on Allenby Street in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Set realistic expectations about the cost of travel in Israel before you touch down so you aren’t disappointed when you arrive there.

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The Many Joys of Tel Aviv

Dog eating watermelon ice cream in Tel Aviv, Israel

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My intense and particular personal experiences notwithstanding, Tel Aviv is replete with scenery and serendipity that make it difficult to have anything but a great time there.

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Uncovering the Truth About Israel — One Man at a Time

English graffiti in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel

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How my romantic encounters with Israeli men have altered my perception of a place I grew fond of shit-talking.

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Israel Travel Photos: Night of Hunters

Photo of kittens at night in Jerusalem, Israel

In spite of circumstances that proved increasingly unlucky, the primary truth I retain from my restless night in Israel is that the kindness of one stranger is more powerful than the collective disrespect of all the assholes around her.

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The Israeli Passport Stamp and Other Stories

Information on the Israeli passport stamp for travelers

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Whatever your opinion on the conflict in the Middle East, it’s important to understand the implications it has on travel in the region, particularly if you plan to visit Arab countries before or after you visit Israel.

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Jordan to Israel By Bus

Travel from Israel to Jordan by Bus

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As a traveler — particularly a traveler with an American passport — you should have no problem traveling from Jordan to Israel by land, right? Not so fast, cowboy.

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