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Travel Tips and FAQ's What should I be doing to get ready for our trip?
Praying -
for a great, meaningful experience and for the safety of everyone on
the trip! Baggage The airlines allow passengers to check bags that are a maximum of 50 lbs/23 kg, 62 inches (or 157 cm, when you total length+width+height). You are also allowed one “carry-on” bag and one purse or personal item per person. Your “carry-on” bag must not to exceed 45 linear inches (or 114 cm) in combined length, width and height, including any handles and wheels. Check with your airline for other information. We are limited to one "checked" bag/suitcase, plus a carry-on and personal item on our motor coach in Israel, so please pack frugally. Clothing/Shoes
Again, plan one suitcase and one carry on. Pack light and casual.
There is absolutely no need for "dress clothes." Casual and
comfortable are the key words here. Good walking shoes are a
must! Some have suggested light hiking boots but most
recommended sneakers. Regardless, make certain they are broken in!
We need to dress comfortably preparing for both higher and lower
temperatures. It is also the beginning of the rainy season. A
waterproof jacket is a good idea with either a hood or a hat.
Umbrellas are discouraged.
Pack a minimum of toiletries and medications too (see below).
Water shoes and a bathing suit (for baptisms in the Jordan or a dip
in the Dead Sea... or???) On the Flight... Make sure you have your passport and that its not packed in checked luggage! A neck pillow and a jacket or extra layer are recommended. Standing, stretching and walking a bit while in flight is advised. Check with your airlines about in-flight entertainment. You may need to download an app for your phone or tablet to take advantage of entertainment offered during your flight I also suggest a good pair of noise canceling headphones or earplugs for the flights. An eye mask is a favorite for those needing the dark to sleep!
Sunglasses A USB battery pack and/or a long USB charging cable for your phone, tablet, etc. Prescription Medications It is advised to bring only the amount of medication you need while on the trip. Also, make CERTAIN to bring all prescription medications in the ORIGINAL BOTTLES with your name and the name of the prescribing doctor on it. RFID Protecting Your Personal Info I encourage everyone traveling to secure your passport, credit cards, and drivers license in an RFID blocking wallet or bag. Click here for more. No matter where I go I always make certain that my passport, credit cards, and drivers license are shielded so that they cannot be unknowingly scanned by a hacker. For more information on this click here. Electrical Adaptors Since Israel operates on 220 volt power instead of 110, you will need electric adaptors for your phone, laptop, tablet and other chargers while in Israel. Click here for an example.
Though the majority of our phone and laptop chargers will only need
an adaptor, some might need an actual voltage converter. There are
an assortment of converters available at local stores (Home Depot,
etc). Eric has an older BESTEK 220V to 110V Voltage Converter. It
works flawlessly in Israel. Here is a link to a newer BESTEK model
click
here. Phones, Internet, Wi-Fi, etc. The American cell phone carriers have plans to cover you while in Israel. Check with your provider. Our motor coach in Israel will have wi-fi! Though I cannot verify how fast it may be, we will have wi-fi as we travel across Israel. Having an account with Skype will allow you the ability to download the Skype software to your cell phone to both receive and make calls while connected to wi-fi. But beware of the expensive international roaming rates should you not adjust the setting on your phones and some tablets to allow incoming or outgoing data to operate only when you are logged on to a wi-fi network. Meal Reminder... We’ll have morning and evening meals together at the hotels. As for snacks or lunches, we are "on our own" but we'll still be together as a group. There will be ample opportunity to get food while we are out touring daily. Money... Merchants in Israel accept US money, no problem. Just make certain you have plenty of small bills because some of your change may be in Shekels so you don’t want to buy a $1 item with a US $20 or $50.
Make certain to have Shekels for taxi fares! The price of lunches or snacks along the way as we tour is quite reasonable. You are likely safe estimating $10-15 a day for lunch.
More Travel Tip Suggestions
and Cautions:
- Journaling - An idea to get more out of your trip and to help organize
your memories is to journal where we go and what you see and do. It's suggested
that journaling is done best early and often. We have a "Bridges For Peace
Israel Tour Journal" which includes terrific facts and stunning pictures. (See
it here
and
order
it here.)
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