Travel quotes
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Middle East > Israel
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Israel enjoys a temperate climate with a winter and a very long and a short spring instead. However, the climate varies greatly from one region to another. Spring is marked by hot winds. The winter lasts about 5 months starting in December and ends in March. It is characterized by large precipitation in the northern part of the country. The summer is particularly hot, especially in the lowlands below sea level with cool nights in the desert. |
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What to do ?
City flagship for the three monotheistic religions, Jerusalem is home to many historic and religious sites. Among them include the Temple Mount or Haram-ah-Sharif, where according to the Bible, God asked to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Wailing Wall, the Islamic Museum and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. You can also climb the Mount of Olives and admire the view over the city. Some parts of the city of Jerusalem remains lively throughout the night.
Tel Aviv has other advantages such as Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Diaspora Museum and the Caramel Market. Tel Aviv is also an ideal city for tourism resort. You can practice various activities such as waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing. Enjoy the moment for a unique experience in diving, exploring the underwater ruins of the city of Herod. Also discover the richness of one of the most beautiful oasis in the country, Ein Gedi, near the Dead Sea. The archaeological site of Beit She'an was also discovered. You will find vestiges of civilization like the Roman baths, an amphitheater and even a temple. |
Israel : The basics
During your stay in Israel, your budget will depend on the circumstances in which you want to travel. It is thus possible to stay for 10 euros a night, but count forty euros for a comfortable room. The restaurant prices are substantially equivalent to the French price. Do not hesitate to eat in the street, according to the many taverns that you offer kebabs and falafel.
Please note that prices skyrocket during religious festivals (and there are many). Health No vaccinations are mandatory for entry into Israel, but the usual survival kit (Hepatitis A and B, DTPolio) is strongly recommended. Remember to bring the kit comprising anti-mosquito lotion a mosquito, a mosquito net and an electric diffuser. Political tensions are always tough in the region, it is recommended that tourists stay away from dangerous areas. For the smooth running of your stay, obey the customs and did not take part in the ongoing conflict. Transportation To save money, it is best to travel by bus. Inexpensive means of transport you will discover the country while allowing you to admire the landscape diversity. It is clear that the buses do not run on the Sabbath and are then shared taxis that take over. For those who have the means, routes linking all major cities. |
