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Know Your History When You Travel to Israel

January 9th, 2012 | Posted by daniela in israel - (0 Comments)

travel to israel When you travel to Israel you will most likely be inundated in history. Drive past the field where David slew Goliath, the stream where Jesus was baptized, or Masada, site of the end of the First Jewish-Roman War.

In 66 CE, tensions between Jews and Greeks were high. There were anti-taxation protests and assaults on Roman soldiers. The pro-Roman King Agrippa II fled to Galilee fearing what was to come, and the Romans summoned Cestius Gallus, legate of Syria, to bring a batallion to Jerusalem. But when the battalion was conquered by the Jewish army, the Romans were shocked.

Meanwhile Nero was deposed and a new emperor, Galba, was installed and killed four months later. When Titus Flavius arrived in Jerusalem, his troops were able to siege the city by breaking down its weak third wall. They destroyed the second temple and the 600,00o inhabitants fought him tooth and nail.

Masada was the last Jewish stronghold and was taken by the Romans a few years later, in 73. But when they got inside, 960 of the 967 had committed suicide.

All of this history is at your fingertips when you travel to Israel. As such, it’s great to be able to call your friends with an Israel cell phone rental and tell them that you’re standing at the Western Wall or the place where Jews proved their faith and strength by sacrificing themselves.

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What To Remember When You Travel To Israel

December 26th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in israel | phone rentals - (0 Comments)

travel to israelWhen you travel to Israel  you will see some of the world’s oldest cities, nestled in the seat of civilization. But there are certain things you’ll want to bring with you.

First off you will want an international cell phone rental. That will allow you to stay in contact with those you meet as well as call family and friends. If you choose an upgraded version of cell phone rentals, such as an unlimited Blackberry, you will also be able to have constant internet access, which is much easier than hoping for Wi-Fi or waiting around in an internet cafe to do research.

The Kensington Travel Plug Adapter comes with a built-in USB charger so you can charge more than one electronic item at once. You have a phone, but you also need a computer and a camera. The computer should be the smallest and cheapest one you can find. That will save you space and the difficulty of lugging around extra weight. If you’re journaling or writing, regularly save all of your documents on Google docs. A small Lumix camera is the best way to shoot. The FZ-40 is pricier than other models, but it shoots like a camera in a much higher price range.

If you travel to Israel and go from one city to another city, it’s not always worth it to save on a budget airline. Consider the layovers and ask yourself if a twelve hour delay in your plans is really worth saving the hundred dollars. Sometimes you pay for peace of mind and less stress so that when you arrive at your destination you feel ready to explore.

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Travel To Israel: Haifa

December 19th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in israel | phone rentals - (0 Comments)
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A Broken Fingaz Party Poster.

Haifa is Israel’s third largest city. It’s also quite ancient and over its three thousand year history has changed hands many times. It’s most famous for being home to the Baha’i Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it also has a lot of art and culture, some of it out in the open, some of it more hidden.

The Haifa International Film Festival occurs every year during Sukkot. It began in 1983 as the first of its kind in Israel and features categories such as documentary, feature, shorts, animation and tributes. Today it’s the premier film festival in the region.

Haifa is also home to a more subterranean culture as well. The graffiti artists Broken Fingaz host dub-step  parties around town. Keep an eye out for their big, colorful, weird graffiti. And make sure you have an interrnational cell phone rental so you can coordinate with friends as to where to meet beforehand.

When you travel to Israel, be prepared to have adventures and make friends. And while there’s something to be said for expecting the unexpected, certain things you want to take care of and plan for — which is why an international cell phone rental is such a good temporary investment.

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Travel to Israel, See All You Can

December 12th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in israel - (0 Comments)

travel to israelFor those making aliyah, being an Israel student means learning about all there is to see and do. Mt. Carmel, for example, was where the prophet Elijah censured Baal’s pagan priests and fled from Queen Jezebel. Today the Bahai Gardens overlook the city of Haifa. Fifty miles east is the Sea of Galilee and the Jezreel valley, as well as an important pilgrimage site for Christians, the River Jordan where Jesus supposedly was baptized.

From Haifa to Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, there’s so much to see in Israel and it’s so compact that you can actually see most of it within a matter of weeks. If you rent a car you can easily access the different regions of this beautiful country, from its verdant valleys to its gorgeous beaches and its deserts to its rocky mountains. It’s a good idea to buy cell phone rentals when all’s said and done, just in case you need to contact a family member or you find yourself in a city you didn’t think you’d make it to until the following day.

So before you travel to Israel, do some research and think about what you want to see. Then choose cell phone rentals and start getting excited.

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Travel to Israel to See the Kingdom of Jerusalem

December 7th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in israel - (0 Comments)

travel to israelI’m most excited to see Jerusalem when I travel to Israel. Jerusalem has long been a settlement and the capital of Judaism. Some accounts place the city’s beginnings as far back as 2600 BCE. Over the course of nearly five thousand years many wars and transfers of power have changed who and how people have lived in Jerusalem. The Levant has always been an important area, seeing as it is the eastern most point of the Mediterranean, making it a key area to access for trade to the East.

By the time of the Crusades, Jerusalem was the third holiest city in Islam, and was also home to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the holiest site for Christians. The original goal of the first crusade was to help the Byzantine peoples, who were quickly being overrun by Turks. It was heavily guarded but the Western Europeans entered anyway, slaughtering Jews and Muslims. Saladin rebuilt much of the city in the late 12th century. But for the next three hundred years, Jerusalem’s population dwindled from black plague, as well as war with Mamluks and Mongols.

When I arrive, I’ll be able to call my friends on my cell phone rentals and tell them about all the history I’m seeing.

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Missed Opportunities From Not Choosing Cell Phone Rentals

November 30th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in phone rentals - (0 Comments)

cell phone rentalsIf you travel to Israel, there’s so much to see. It’s important to stay in touch with people who have planned to meet with you, otherwise you’ll be all on your own and not only is that lonely and sad; it can be downright dangerous. What if you fall deathly ill? Who will know? How will they help you?

These days traveling internationally without a cell phone is like living with health insurance. It can be done, sure, but it’s worth the peace of mind to simply choose an international cell phone rental and use it.  Plus cell phone rentals open up doors. They allow you to make friends and stay in touch with people.

Let’s say you’re out in Tel Aviv one night and you meet a beautiful woman. She wants to give you her phone number but you don’t have a cell phone. She waves you off, thinks to herself that you’re not serious enough for someone of her standing. Then what? Sure you can attribute it to fate, and your stupidity for not carrying a cell phone with you, but wouldn’t you rather have gotten to know her at the Giraffe over some delicious Asian-fusion?

You don’t even have to answer that.

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Why You Need an Israel Cell Phone Rental

November 22nd, 2011 | Posted by daniela in phone rentals - (0 Comments)

travel to israelIf you’re a student or if you’re going to Israel on any sort of youth trip, it’s highly recommended that you get an Israel cell phone rental. The cell phone rentals your program offers you may not necessarily be the best — it may have struck a deal with that service provider and so you may wind up getting an inferior rate.

Cell phone rentals should also have a modem rent capability. You want to be able to make calls, but you also want to find out about museums and banks, restaurants and bars, and you want to have those options in your pocket, instead of at an internet cafe.

An international cell phone rental also allows you to call North America at decent rates, so you can reassure your mom that you’re fine and that you’ve seen your aunt and uncle and they fed you well and you’re going again to their house for Shabbos. And her peace of mind will be worth a lot to you, maybe not while you travel to Israel, but when you return home and she’s happy that you spoke to her while on your trip.

So, choose an Israel cell phone rental sooner rather than later. That way you can know you’re getting the best rate.

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When You Travel to Israel…

November 14th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in phone rentals - (0 Comments)

travelt to israelWe all love to travel. It offers such escape from our daily routine and the mental blocks we’ve built in our relationships. Travel to Israel and see that there are many people who are different from you. Tell your family that you are having a great time floating in the Dead Sea and that Tel Aviv is a vibrant international city. Give them a call on your Israel cell phone rental and feel good about letting them know what you’re doing and where you’re going. Take your mother’s tips. Remember that her telling you to be careful is just another way of saying I love you.

When you travel to Israel, get ready for life at a different speed. The culture is different from the American way of living. It’s five thousand miles away, in a different climate, with a different history. There are so many new things to experience. You’re going to have such a great time. It really makes a difference being able to stay in touch and make friends where you are and call them when you’re making plans to go out on the town or meet up for lunch. Cell phone rentals were a great idea.

 

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How to Cancel Your Cell Contract When You Travel to Israel

November 7th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in phone rentals - (0 Comments)

cell phone rentalLet’s say you’re going to Israel on an extended vacation and you don’t want to bring your cell phone with you because obviously, it will cost an arm and a leg to make any calls. So, you want to cancel your current cell phone plan and get an Israel cell phone rental.

Call your cell phone company and tell it exactly when you’re leaving. If you aren’t specific, the company AWERT68may turn off your service early and you won’t be able to use your phone. Some companies waive termination fees for people who move outside the wireless area. If so, great. If not, you’ll have to pay the fee or put up the remainder of your contract on Craigslist or CellPhoneSwap.com.

Then you can begin arrangements for the phone you’re going to use when you travel to Israel. An unlimited Blackberry allows you internet access, while a more traditional cell phone rental will give you access to call local numbers.

Depending on what you need, it’s not hard to cancel your contract and get a new phone for your travels. Just don’t wait until the last minute. This way you can relax and by the time you get on the plane, you’ll be ready for fun.

 

 

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Travel to Israel With Little and a Cell Phone

November 1st, 2011 | Posted by daniela in phone rentals - (0 Comments)

cell phone rentalsWhen I decided to travel to Israel I didn’t want to be burdened down by anything, no computer, no luggage, just enough underwear and a way to stay in touch — I needed a cell phone. It would also allow me to keep in touch with anyone I met on the way, obviating paper and pen and an address book, which could make them valuable contacts later on if I needed a place to stay.

So I decided to get an unlimited Blackberry, which would make it easier to plan and see things once I arrive. I wouldn’t need maps or have to wing it, I could save myself valuable hours by knowing bus times before I got there. Travel should be fun and exciting but that doesn’t mean it has to be inconvenient.

Once I arrived in Israel I knew that I had made the right choice. It was early afternoon and instead of wasting time, I was able to see exactly when my favorite museum closed so I could get there before nightfall. An international cell phone rental means that you can stay on top of world events and you don’t have to feel out of the loop just because you’re out of your country. So next time you’re thinking about traveling abroad, choose an international cell phone rental, you’ll be glad you did.

 

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