If you are arriving in Israel on Friday or Saturday, you might want to know that the transportation situation will be a little bit different on Shabbat, the day of rest. In this article, we will talk about how you will manage your transportation to/from the airport to Jerusalem or Tel...
You can have unlimited entrance to all 68 national parks and nature reserves in Israel for only $50! This is one of those best-kept secrets of Israel and an underrated deal. Since 2016, the National Park of Israel introduced this thing called “Annual Pass”, for locals and...
The VAT tax in Israel is 17%, as a tourist, you do get a tax refund from VAT tax at the airport or border. The rule has changed since early 2019! The expense minimum has lowered! You get roughly 14.5% back! Not too bad! But not all stores participate in giving tax refund, especially small...
If you want to stay online all the time, you might want to get a SIM card in Israel. In this article, we will talk about how you will get your SIM card in Israel, and the options you have. Where Can You Buy a SIM card in Israel? You can find SIM cards being sold at grocery...
Rav-Kav card is the transportation card in Israel. You can pay your ride on a train, bus, light rail, metronit etc with this card. The idea is like London’s Oyster card, except Rav-Kav card can be used almost on all transportation within Israel. (A small country) You’ll get...
Is there a way to save money on transportation? The answer is yes. You can buy a Rav-Kav card, kind of like Oyster card in London. And then you can buy a day pass/ticket with this Rav-Kav card. Rav-Kav card is like a SIM card, you can buy ‘add-ons’. What’s a Day...
The land of Israel is connected to Jordan. There are 3 crossings that you can use to get from Israel to Jordan or vice versa. It’s not difficult to visit Jordan from Israel. Land Border These are the 3 land crossings. They all have two names… That is why it can be...
I love Shabbat in Israel because time freezes and everything stops. No public transportation. So what do you do from Friday night to Saturday night, if you need to move around? Besides getting a taxi, you have the option to travel with this 10-seater mini-van called Sherut in Israel...
Jerusalem finally has its own city card! Jlm City Pass was launched in June 2018, and you can use it for most attractions in Jerusalem. Right, Jlm means Jerusalem. This is the first city attraction discount card designed for tourists, like ever! So whether you are a first-timer in...
No, you wouldn’t need a car in Jerusalem. But if you are somehow coming to Jerusalem with a car, let’s see where are some places you can leave your car. By the way, it’s easy to find free space to park during Shabbat. And for other days, I recommend Mamilla Mall’s...