{"id":2095,"date":"2019-06-05T04:36:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T04:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2023-10-07T05:31:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T05:31:34","slug":"israel-11-things-i-wish-id-know-before-i-went","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/israel-11-things-i-wish-id-know-before-i-went\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel- 11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7113\" style=\"width:768px\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-16x24.png 16w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-24x36.png 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1-32x48.png 32w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Dark-Slate-Photo-Collage-Homemakers-Pinterest-Graphic-3-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:0px\">Israel travel tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Israel- 11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">So you want to visit Israel? Wonderful. Prepare to be delighted by so much beauty, history and religious splendor. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewanderlust_rose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">follow me on Instagram<\/a>, then you might remember how my trip was filled with wonder, fascination anddddd&#8230; a couple of avoidable headaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">From missed flights to under budgeting, this is everything I wish I would have known before leaving and my best Israel travel tips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Israel Travel Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" data-id=\"1971\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_2586-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_2586-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_2586-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_2586-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_2586.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"1964\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/57503850_1685733765059243_8147893276540665856_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/57503850_1685733765059243_8147893276540665856_n.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/57503850_1685733765059243_8147893276540665856_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>11. Arrive to your flight EARLY or risk being denied entrance into Israel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Different airlines have different policies regarding border control. Be sure to check ahead of time and allow more time than usual for a flight into Israel. <strong>Some airlines require you to go through questioning<\/strong> if you&#8217;ve checked in online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">After two missed flights, I cannot stress this enough. Even if you arrive early enough for an international flight, some airlines will want to question passengers before allowing them to board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Apparently my travel plans looked suspicious since I was traveling without a group or a tour guide. I had checked in online and did not know I would have to go through any questioning.<strong>  So there I was being interrogated as my plane took off to Israel without me. <\/strong>It was stressful, expensive to buy a new last minute ticket and really no fun at all.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">And no, the airline didn&#8217;t just place me on the next flight out unfortunately. I had to buy my own same-day ticket. Ouch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f3faff\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/shocking-story-of-being-denied-entrance-into-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOCKING STORY OF BEING DENIED ENTRANCE INTO ISRAEL<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-6689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Canva-People-Inside-Commercial-Air-Plane-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>10. Pack modest clothing for religious sites in Jerusalem<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Whatever you want to wear in Tel Aviv is typically just fine! The city is full of nightlife, modern fashions and contemporary vibes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">But when you are spending time visiting religious sites in Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem or any number of conservative, deeply religious places- you&#8217;ll want to be dressed appropriately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Beige-Concrete-Buildings-on-High-Ground-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"> Some mosques or churches will <strong>require for midriff, shoulders and knees to be covered.<\/strong>  Save your super short shorts or strapless tank tops for your next trip to the Greek islands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">As a sign of respect to other cultures and religions, it&#8217;s always courteous to dress in a way that abides by any cultural practices. <\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"shop-page-wp-grid\">\n\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aOFyus\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-fourth\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/71tvCppCs0L._AC_UL600_SR450600_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Travel Scarf<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UHBCGW\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-fourth\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/71z5O2mXbRL._AC_UL600_SR444600_-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"shop-page-wp-title\">\n                <h3>Lightweight Skirt<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t               <div class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wgYl3p\" class=\"shop-page-wp-item spwp-has-link spwp-one-fourth\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n            <div 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class=\"shop-page-wp-link\">\n                <span class=\"buy-link\">Buy Now<\/span>               <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <\/a>\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4fbff\"><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/what-to-wear-in-the-holy-land-a-womens-guide-to-feeling-fashionable-and-comfortable\/\">WHAT TO WEAR IN THE HOLY LAND: A WOMEN\u2019S GUIDE TO FEELING FASHIONABLE AND COMFORTABLE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>9.  Join A Free Walking Tour Your First Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">So you&#8217;ve just touched down in Israel after a (hopefully) smooth and effortless flight in, now what?! Why not join a free walking tour and get the lay of the land and a solid understanding of what&#8217;s around you on day one! Many Israeli cities offer incredible, free walking tours- just be sure to tip your guide as a thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We waited until the third day of our trip in Jerusalem to join a walking tour and by that time, we had already seen some of the sites &#8211; and gotten lost\/turned around\/didn&#8217;t know what we were missing! So the tour is a really great way to start off and as soon as we arrived in Tel Aviv, we joined a walking tour first thing. And I suggest you do the same! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/57133836_1683130178652935_6211227862041624576_n.jpg\" alt=\"Israel- 11 Things I Wish I'd Know Before I Went The Wanderlust Rose\n\nIsrael travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-2097\" style=\"width:1024px\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/57133836_1683130178652935_6211227862041624576_n.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/57133836_1683130178652935_6211227862041624576_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Exploring Jaffa, the Old Town district of Tel Aviv during a free walking tour!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-7105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-24x13.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-36x20.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Historical-Jerusalem-Architecture-48x27.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>8. Israel Is Expensive <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Budget accordingly and save money where you can! The idea that Israel is a cheap country to travel to, simply isn&#8217;t true. Compared to it&#8217;s surrounding countries, like Egypt or Jordan, the Israeli prices are considerably higher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">I ordered a beer on the beach at sunset in Tel Aviv without looking at the menu and was completely shocked at the price. <strong>$14 for a single beer.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">It was more than I&#8217;d pay in San Francisco or New York! Whereas the next day in Cyprus, we only paid a $1 USD for a beer. Hotel rooms, even hostels, will cost a lot more throughout Israel.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">As I always recommend,<strong> pack half as many clothes and twice as much money<\/strong> as you think you&#8217;ll need!  But <em>especially<\/em> in Israel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>7. Everything closes down for Shabbat on weekends<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Plan your weekends accordingly because as a primarily Jewish country, <strong>Israel almost entirely closes down from Friday at sundown to sundown on Saturday<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Restaurants, shops, attractions, public transit&#8230;everything! The streets are almost empty (so it&#8217;s a fun time to go exploring without the crowds!) because no religious Jews will be driving cars, going to work etc.  Just don&#8217;t plan to travel between cities since the buses won&#8217;t be running! And don&#8217;t plan to do any shopping or visiting of attractions.  Most places will be closed &#8211; some non-kosher restaurants may still be open though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What is Shabbat? <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Shabbat is the Jewish day of rest. Religious Jews do not work during Shabbat- this includes cooking and using <em>any <\/em>electronic equipment. The day of rest ends with a traditional, celebratory family meal known as the Havdalah. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Star-of-David-Made-of-Branches-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>6. Hostels Make For An Excellent Option For Cheap(er) Accommodation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">I&#8217;ll say it again, Israel is expensive. Most likely, your cheapest accommodation option will be hostels. But what is really great about the hostels in Israel was the calendar of events! Many offered free or affordable tours, Shabbat dinners, pub crawls, Israeli cooking classes&#8230; the list goes on! It&#8217;s a great way to meet other travelers as well. And always ask the hostel staff for their best bits of advice or local suggestions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6fbfe\"><strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/staying-at-jerusalems-cinema-hostel\/\">STAYING AT CINEMA HOSTEL JERUSALEM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5446705458634637631_IMG_5249-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Israel- 11 Things I Wish I'd Know Before I Went The Wanderlust Rose\n\nIsrael travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-1960\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5446705458634637631_IMG_5249-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5446705458634637631_IMG_5249-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/5446705458634637631_IMG_5249-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outside on the patio of Cinema Hostel in Jerusalem <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>5. If you want to visit Jerusalem&#8217;s famous Temple Mount, check the hours and days it is open ahead of time <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">A stunning piece of religious history, the Temple Mount proves difficult to visit. In fact, I tried throughout my stay in Israel to visit but frequently found it closed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Otherwise the limited hours\/days open to the public did not coincide with my stay in Jerusalem. Unfortunately, I only ever saw this great mosque-complex from the outside. But if you find yourself in Jerusalem, I recommend you try! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-7099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-Architecture-in-Jerusalem-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">It is <strong>free to visit, just open during very specific times, especially for non-muslims visitors.<\/strong> Due to the limited hours open, the line is often quite long to enter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you want to visit this holy site, make sure you not only check the hours and days it&#8217;s open but also arrive very early! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-7102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-People-Standing-In-Front-Of-Temple-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Visiting Hours for Monday through Thursday:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Winter: 7:30 am \u2013 10:30 am and 12:30pm \u2013 1:30 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Summer: 8:30am \u2013 11:30am and 1:30pm \u2013 2:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\">&#8220;The Temple Mount is closed to visitors on Friday and Saturday. Sometimes the entrance to the site is closed without notice, even when it\u2019s scheduled to be open. In order to enter, both men and women need to be dressed modestly. No weapons are allowed and visitors may not bring in any sacred Jewish objects, such as a prayer book or a talit. Visitors may be asked to show their passports.&#8221; &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.touristisrael.com\/temple-mount\/15944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tourist Israel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-24x16.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-36x24.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-48x32.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Canva-White-Concrete-Building-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Truthfully, I would suggest visiting some of these key religious sites with a local guide. I definitely regret not booking more tours on my first trip to Israel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would have liked more of an explanation at each site plus I wouldn&#8217;t have missed Temple Mount entirely if I had booked with a guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eaf7ff\">You can find great guided tours on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/ZWjLWklP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get Your Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/ZWjLWklP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2367\" height=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM.png 2367w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM-1536x698.png 1536w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM-2048x931.png 2048w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM-24x11.png 24w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM-36x16.png 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2023-10-02-8.27.21-PM-48x22.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2367px) 100vw, 2367px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>4. Public Transit is cheap, safe, comfortable and easy to use when traveling between cities <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">The public transportation system in Israel is well done. The buses typically run on time, are clean and fairly priced.  The train connecting Tel Aviv (where you will most likely fly into!) and Jerusalem (a must-see city and our first stop!) is efficient and more modern than anything I see in New York City! If you don&#8217;t typically use public transit when traveling, places like London and Israel make it easy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>The public bus to Bethlehem is only approximately $3 USD round trip.<\/strong> Not only is it air conditioned (not always the case in other countries!) but it&#8217;s very spacious- like a comfortably large coach bus you would expect to see a tour group using.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2faff\"><strong>Read:  <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/visiting-bethlehem-one-day-itinerary-from-jerusalem\/\">VISITING BETHLEHEM- ONE DAY ITINERARY FROM JERUSALEM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2058\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1799-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1799-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1799-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1799-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1799-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1799.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" data-id=\"2077\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_4391-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_4391-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_4391-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_4391-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_4391.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2089\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5837-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5837-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5837-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5837-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5837-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5837.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"2080\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5831-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5831-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5831-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5831-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/IMG_5831.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thewanderlustrose\/video\/6920691217122462982\" data-video-id=\"6920691217122462982\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@thewanderlustrose\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thewanderlustrose?refer=embed\">@thewanderlustrose<\/a> <p>Our trip to Bethlehem \u2665\ufe0f <a title=\"traveltheworld\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/traveltheworld?refer=embed\">#traveltheworld<\/a> <a title=\"palestine\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/palestine?refer=embed\">#palestine<\/a> <a title=\"bethlehem\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/bethlehem?refer=embed\">#bethlehem<\/a> <a title=\"palestinetiktok\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/palestinetiktok?refer=embed\">#palestinetiktok<\/a><\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c Strawberry - Prod. By Rose\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Strawberry-6739641704502003714?refer=embed\">\u266c Strawberry &#8211; Prod. By Rose<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>3. The Palestine\/Israeli conflict was never an issue when crossing the border but the locals have strong opinions about it <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">A lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounds the Palestine\/Israeli conflict. And while this political issue is a hot topic of never ending turmoil, we were able to cross the border into Palestine to visit Bethlehem without any issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">However it was fascinating to talk with local taxi drivers and tour guides about the situation and hear the perspective of the local people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"> Aside from some interesting conversations when we asked about it, the issue never came up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/604390793054866786_IMG_5469-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-2105\" style=\"width:768px\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/604390793054866786_IMG_5469-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/604390793054866786_IMG_5469-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/604390793054866786_IMG_5469-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/604390793054866786_IMG_5469-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking at the Israeli\/Palestine border from Palestine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2. Skip the tour and take the bus to the Dead Sea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Spend as long or as little as you&#8217;d like floating in the salty, mineral rich water.  If you go by yourself you can decide how long you&#8217;ll stay.  And again, because of how easy Israel&#8217;s public transit system is, it&#8217;s quite simple to navigate yourself to the Dead Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Just tell the person at the ticket office of the main bus terminal in Jerusalem you&#8217;d like to go to the Dead Sea. He or she will tell you a few different beaches you can stop off at along the bus route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"> Most beaches cost money to enter but they provide lounge areas, cafes, restrooms and towels.  We opted for Kalia Beach, a paid beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/GOPR5448-1-1-2-1024x589.jpg\" alt=\"Israel- 11 Things I Wish I'd Know Before I Went The Wanderlust Rose\" class=\"wp-image-2096\" style=\"width:1024px;height:589px\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/GOPR5448-1-1-2-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/GOPR5448-1-1-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/GOPR5448-1-1-2-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/GOPR5448-1-1-2.jpg 1692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dead Sea Main Beaches<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Kalia Beach<\/strong>: designed more for tourists, cafe, bar, gift shop, restrooms, many international visitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\"> <strong>Biankini Beach:<\/strong> Moroccan style, more locals <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Neve Midbar Beach:<\/strong> least commercialized, younger crowds <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\"> <strong>Ein Gedi Public Beach: <\/strong>free entry, very basic facilities, the shore is rocky and difficult to walk on but great picnic area<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\"> <strong>Ein Bokek: <\/strong>resort beaches, very busy during peak season<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/56870020_1682367322062554_5394430330516013056_n.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-2109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/56870020_1682367322062554_5394430330516013056_n.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/56870020_1682367322062554_5394430330516013056_n-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Covered in mineral rich mud from the Dead Sea at Kalia Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-763x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Israel travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-7120\" style=\"width:768px\" width=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-763x1024.jpg 763w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-768x1031.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-1144x1536.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-1526x2048.jpg 1526w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-18x24.jpg 18w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-27x36.jpg 27w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-36x48.jpg 36w, https:\/\/thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5019281219463927699_IMG_5281-1-scaled.jpg 1907w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>1.  Although many people do not speak English, most workers or shopkeepers in tourist areas are fluent <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">While not everyone in Israel speaks English, it was common that people working in restaurants, shops, museums or driving taxis near tourist destinations were able to speak English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"> Navigating around Israel is not nearly as difficult as you might expect.  Only in rural towns is English difficult to come by! When we crossed the border into Bethlehem, we found less people spoke English but they were happy to try and communicate with us via gestures anyway, ha! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Most restaurants offer an English menu, most drivers will speak fluent English and when shopping just about anywhere, the staff knew at least enough English to have a conversation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.thewanderlustrose.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_1336-1024x616.jpg\" alt=\"Jerusalem\nIsrael travel tips\" class=\"wp-image-2059\" style=\"width:1024px;height:462px\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beautiful sunset over Jerusalem <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Israel is a beautiful destination, easy to navigate and not to be missed! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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