Food make-up? you mean ingredients. Middle-Eastern food is common in many urban areas in the USA, unless you are in rural America.

How about exchanging money at a bank? It is known that airports and hotels would be worse rate. There are specialized Exchange stores in certain malls in USA that is based on the international market so you don't get ripped-off. It's god to have a little cash on you since you will need something for transportation from the airport to hotel. I don't mean to sound harsh, but you really need to do reading and prepare beforehand, and not wait until you arrive at a foreign country to learn about these things. I hear now you have not travelled abroad previously. Bargaining is not arguing. Bargaining is common at flea markets in the USA.

I have only viewed 7 minutes, but it is clear to me that you did not read about the Israel beforehand. Buy Frommer's guide books. It's worth reading print rather than thinking you get everything online. It is well-known that the Jewish and Muslim holy sites require modest dress to various degrees depending on the religion and sect. Even in America, one is not supposed to dress in short skirts, sleeveless, sandals in a synagogue, although these days codes of dress re not enforced. It is a sign of RESPECT for G-d. It is also a known fact that Israeli military personnel (men and women) are very present an-in society and wear weapons. Israel has been forced upon via missiles, rockets, etc. since it's democratic estb in 1948. The presence of the military is why people and tourists feel safe. I see your tape is 4 yrs ago, so now it will increase b.c. of oct. 7th. Paying for bathrooms is annoying from an American perspective, but it is common in some countries in EUROPE, like Italy and France.

Hehe, the Mecca for Islam is actually 'Mecca'. Love the video though, great guidance, thank you.

Hi! Would you please let me know which building it is? Mercer A-C or D&E? Thanks!

People , pray for Israel, we are at war, we are being murdered, women are being murdered, children are being shot everywhere, please pray for us

Towards the middle of the video, you probably meant 'to bargain', not 'to barter'. It's common practice to bargain over prices of goods (to haggle, to negotiate) in small privately-owned stores in Israel, but not in department stores and apparel chains in malls, and certainly not in grocery stores or supermarkets over the price of groceries. In English, the verb "to barter" does not have the same meaning as "to negotiate," "to argue," or "to haggle." "Barter" refers to a specific type of economic exchange where goods or services are exchanged directly without the use of money. It involves trading one item for another without the involvement of currency. For example, if someone trades a cow for a bag of rice with another person, that would be considered a barter exchange. In a barter system, both parties involved in the exchange have something the other party wants, and they negotiate and agree on the terms of the trade. In short, there's absolutely no ‘bartering’ in any Israeli stores or market place, so maybe you should insert am erratum in your video. Thanks.

The presence of IDF in East Jerusalem is because the area is under a military occupations and there’s also an apartheid system imposed on the resident, which you will be able to see when you cross to the West Bank. Segregated roads, checkpoints etc. That’s why the country is under constant threat and soldiers are present everywhere. Under the apartheid system, you have two different legal systems: one operates using the military court and the other is the normal court. Under the military legal system, children are imprisoned without trial and even tortured.

Can someone use tourist visa get a job please advise me please

I had to pay the used bathroom in Chicago years ago. I'm talking like, 35 years ago. Don't know if it's still like that, haven't been back since.And when I was in Jamaica they had men standing around with a big gun strapped on. We are going to Israel in November, can't wait.

In Greece & Italy I paid to use restroom, also.

Super great info. Thanks

Interesting story about paying to use the bathroom. I converted US dollar to Euros for a trip to Italy. You do not get coins. Off the plane and straight to the coin operated bathroom…it required euro coins! And no machine to convert bills to coins.

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Hi, I'm going to Israel in May of next year. Would you give some tips

In Costa Rica there are some places that charge for the toilet use

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Helpful information thank you

In America you absolutely DO see armed men and women... the police. Also, for those of us who live in Military areas (think anywhere we have military bases) it is quite common to see.

YOUR VIDEO WAS GREAT AND HELPFUL. I DONT KNOW IF YOU ARE TRYING TO BE DIPLOMATIC OR REALLY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE REASON THAT ISRAEL DOEN NOT STAMP PASPORTS. IT IS BECAUSE THE ARAB COUNTRIES DO NOT ACCEPT THE EXISTANCE OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THEY WANT TO PUNISH ISRAEL IN ANY WAT THEY CAN. EVEN IF THE INNOCENT TOURIST IS JUST GOING TO VISIT AND IS NOT AN ISRAELI CITIZEN.

Hi! | really enjoyed watching this vlog! As someone that lives in Israel, but not for my entire life, it was really cool to see you as a tourist in the country I live in! Like you, when I came to Israel as a tourist (originally) I also went to all of these places so it takes me back 18 years hehe. I was at that very location in the desert with the Bedouins and did the same overnight stay in the huge tent. If you come back to Israel in the future, there are other places that I would highly recommend you visit such as Haifa (various places but specifically the Bahai gardens), Mount Hermon if you would be here in the winter (snow and skiing in the north with the desert in the south which is pretty wild), Eilat right down in the south where you can swim with dolphins, go snorkeling and see the underground aquarium there. There's a lot to see for such a small country! It took me years to see more of Israel than what I did on the original visit. But you saw a LOT for 10 days! Thanks again for the video! I hope all is going well with you in the States.

After my son and I finish our move and get settled, we will be saving for him to take me to Yisrael. He has been there on tour with our Rabbi a few years ago and wants to take me on that same tour. I already enjoy flat bread with hummus and falafels. I already understand that there are a lot of vegans there, so most places have foods for that. Most of the food I eat is spicy anyway. It is a good thing I like water. After my morning coffee, that is all I drink for the rest of the day. I also already dress modestly so that won't be a problem for me and I cover my hair by wearing a wrap. The problem for me is needing to use a bathroom before I can get any shekels. I have incontinence problems and am always rushing to a bathroom. Maybe need to use the bathroom before departing the plane and hope for the best. Hmmm.... I may need to carry lots of shekels. It may take a couple of years to save up, but I will eventually make it there. If the heat is a dry heat, I will love it. I miss the dry heat I grew up with in the Sacramento valley of California. So I know the need for hydration.

Excellent tour of the real Israel. Thank you for sharing your adventure and experience there. It was interesting to see the sights !Shalom

Nothing makes me feel like I'm in Israel more than getting on the light rail in Jerusalem and looking around to see 7 people with massive guns, someone else with a pistol, and a double stroller all in the same train car.

I like the Canadians and Québécois and Mexican people were nice. Yes Judaism and Islam are very conservative areas. It’s not NYC!!

applied for many intern positions but haven't heard back from any :(

How about a walking stick are you allowed to carry on the plane it turns into tiny sitting chair

Hey thanks for sharing I really like ur room! I am also looking at this building would you suggest moving in the shared suite or the studio?

I’m going to Israel in October. I’m so excited. Thank you for this video!

I’m going through the application process right now. Any advice on cover letters? I’m struggling a bit.

Do you have any notes about Palestine? I want to meet the Palestinians. Are there Palestinians in the Israeli lands you visited, or are they considered occupied territories, or were the Palestinian pushed into the confined areas, such as west bank, or Gaza Strip I have heard about? I was in Jerusalem once, when I was a kid, and I heard it was more free to roam, but I heard ever since Israel and Trump tried to push Jerusalem as a part of Israel, it’s not easy to travel to Jerusalem now, what’s the deal with that?

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Thanks for the info!

Very helpful thank you

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Having traveled to Israel several times I was surprised to hear about pay toilets. I never had that experience. I'm curious about where you had to pay for toilets.

Thank you,!!!!! I’m going with my church in 4 weeks

One question for you Palestinians, coming from portuguese man, what was Palestine before mohhamed appeared in the 7th century please?

Very useful video, going there soon

boutta start one in two weeks ty for this vid

We also just got back and affirm all you've said. Making sure you have a good tour guide and good accommodations can make all the difference in your trip.

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Can you tell little about the security questions while exiting the county ?

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Are u going back it safer to go with someone that has been there god bless you

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Thank you for sharing your trip! Great video! Looks like you had quite the experience!

Will be visiting Israel next April.

I just discovered your channel and am so surprised by our parallels! I’m currently a running start student studying Political Science and I will be transferring to UW after I graduate Highschool with my AA :) I was wondering if you have any advice for a younger version of yourself - I’m hoping to get into politics in the future.