Do I need to get a cell phone for my trip to Israel?
So you’re going to Israel and getting conflicting information about using a cell phone in Israel.
Some have told you that your cell phone will work in Israel, others claim that they won't work. Your cell phone provider may have assured you that you cell phone will most definitely work abroad, even in Israel. Some friends may have used their own phones and returned to outrageous charges or horror stories of being disconnected. Others may have rented phones or SIM cards, and found it confusing (it's not, I promise).
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11 Tips to Consider When Traveling with Allergies
When you’re traveling, you can’t escape certain things. Changes in time zones, a bit of jet lag, and for many travelers, exotic foods. Food can be such an important part of the traveling experience that individuals are eager to try native foods in the country where they are traveling. This means that for individuals who have food allergies, it’s important that they take care and find ways to deal with food allergies. Here are a few tips:
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Jewish culinary traditions often date back to Biblical times. Yet while Jews as a people have endured for over 3000 years, the modern state of Israel is relatively young.
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CULINARY IN ISRAEL
Once upon a time, there was a baker and a chef. They wanted to open a Tel Aviv Cafe, but would it be a restaurant or a bakery? The chef wanted to make comfort food like hamburgers, eggs Benedict and Italian sandwiches. The baker wanted to bake breads and fluffy Brioche. Stirring in a few entrepreneurs from Israel's start-up food community allowed the baker and chef to set up a new concept cafe called "Bread Story" on a busy corner near Dizengoff Square. A very tasty beginning, middle and end.
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HIGH TECH/SCIENTIFIC ISRAELIsrael's Itamar Medical has developed fingertip tests that can pinpoint people at risk of major cardiac events or diagnose sleep disorders. The device has received a seal of approval from the Mayo Clinic.
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CULINARY IN ISRAEL ... In Season: Summer at the Market in Tel Aviv. Stock up on fresh produce at the farmer's market at the Tel Aviv port and catch a glorious sunset!
Only a couple of weeks before the High Holy Days and after the summer vacation, the days are getting shorter and the sunsets more and more beautiful. It's just the right time to go to the market ... But, not just any market. The Farmer's Market at the Tel Aviv Port is the perfect place for stocking up on the ultimate ingredients available in Israel and enjoying a spectacular sunset!
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