10 things travelers DON’T like about Israel 🇮🇱 (and what to do about them)

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  • @bron-sconcess.10
    @bron-sconcess.10 2 роки тому +423

    There's something unique and different about you Oren; but the most important thing is that it's clear how much trouble you go to for your work. Your efforts aren't wasted, your genuineness shines!

  • @BarefootDani
    @BarefootDani 2 роки тому +198

    As an Israeli, the best tip I can give tourists is to expect Israeli behavior. We are rude, we didn't hear about personal space, we will shout, ask questions that are way too personal, hug strangers, be too friendly too quickly. Basically, we're like a big family in the best and worse sense. Feel at home, don't let the noise distract you, if somebody shouts at you they have nothing against you, this is their normal speaking voice, just shout back. Feel at home, muster all your Jutspah, don't be afraid to ask for help or tips from locals or haggle on prices, yes, the soldiers will gladly take a picture with you. the more you speak with us the better chance you may find yourself invited to a Shabbat dinner.
    God, we are crazy.

    • @user-je123
      @user-je123 2 роки тому +20

      "the more you speak with us the better chance you may find yourself invited to a Shabbat dinner" Yes, that is good advice. Until now it has remained a dream. Maybe on my next visit.

    • @גליתאנגור-ש1צ
      @גליתאנגור-ש1צ 2 роки тому +10

      Lol.. everything is true.. I laughed so much 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Kurtlane
      @Kurtlane 2 роки тому +13

      Maybe it's me, but I didn't find all this behavior to be rude. I thought it was friendly and fun.
      Besides, there are plenty of people in Israel who don't shout, don't ask personal questions, and give you personal space and privacy. So it depends on a person.
      Israelis like to think of themselves as rude. Thinking this way is some kind of national sport I don't understand.

    • @כרמלהברנר
      @כרמלהברנר 2 роки тому +10

      You said it man, all true but also so dear to the heart. I could not live any other place in the world. Yes we are a bit tough but kind hearted, and yes we are not perfect. You made me laugh re all big family.

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Рік тому +9

      I loved Israel for ALL the reasons you mentioned. My best memory was in the outdoor food market. I was eyeing some amazing bread and trying to resist temptation because I'm so fat. Each bread was so pretty to see. The bread guy must have thought I was poor because he spontaneously said something Hebrew and thrust the bread into my hands. When I looked for money he kept saying stuff and refusing. I heard him say "lo". What a dear, sweet soul. It was almost sabat time so I left. I had someone at the hostel translate in a note about how I was hesitating because of my diet. I went back after sabat ended and paid the guy and bought more of his great bread. He was so kind. My Jewish friend said he was doing a mitzvah. I get the word mikvah confused with mitzvah. One is a blessing and one is a ritual immersion in water. I hope some day to go back to Israel but not in the summer.😂

  • @vegrunner6688
    @vegrunner6688 Рік тому +60

    I've come across your wonderful channel since the October 7th massacre. My heart goes out to you and your fellow countrymen. My daughter and niece were scheduled to visit Egypt next week but canceled due to the war between Israel and Hamas....it just occurred to me that you must be suffering a lack of tourists as well. I hope your youtube account is monetized enough to see your family through.

  • @AndreaRachel617
    @AndreaRachel617 Рік тому +15

    Loving your videos! I'm a citizen for almost 13 years and apparently there's still so much to learn!

  • @ooglemonster
    @ooglemonster Рік тому +11

    The best food I ever had in my life was in Israel. I changed the way I made hummus after I visited there.

  • @khrystynabagan
    @khrystynabagan Рік тому +21

    An amazing country with amazing people! I fell in love with Tel Aviv in the first minute. Incredibly wonderful, friendly, creative and interesting people from all over the world live here. Thanks for being so cool❤

  • @boyanaskrbic
    @boyanaskrbic 10 місяців тому +14

    Your English is great for tourists from around the world. For those of us who speak Spanish and understand basic English, your pronunciation is ideal. ☺️💖🇨🇱🇮🇱

    • @serpentines6356
      @serpentines6356 3 місяці тому +1

      As a native English speaker who has a good sense of our language - I noticed right away how Oren is very good about his clear pronunciation of each word.
      He cares very much about his communication.
      Very impressive.

  • @suserman7775
    @suserman7775 Рік тому +4

    4:25. Accommodation DOES need two C's and two M's. A double consonant implies that the vowel in front of consonant is SHORT as opposed to LONG.
    For example, hoped (long O) sounds different that hopped (short O). Pining (long first I) sounds different than Pinning (short first I).

  • @MajesticJewnicorn
    @MajesticJewnicorn 2 роки тому +145

    I recently came to Israel on my honeymoon and absolutely loved being there but this video was so accurate. The driving (as we rented a car) was our biggest issue. Parking was difficult and cost a fortune, the drivers terrified me and the constant horn beeping at all hours of the day and night were difficult issues to get used to. However, that being said, it will never stop me from wanting to return because the country is so beautiful and my Judaism felt more prominent there. Purim in Israel is the best, also.

    • @wotan10950
      @wotan10950 2 роки тому +11

      I learned how to drive in New York City, where I still live, and even so, the Israeli drivers scare me and I’m afraid to rent a car! But the public transport is good, and my Israeli family usually drives me where I want to go, so I’m lucky.

    • @MFPhoto1
      @MFPhoto1 2 роки тому +10

      I never drive in Israel. I will take the train, taxi, light rail, or bus.
      My last two trips were over Purim. Actually, I was in Jerusalem for Shushan Purim. The first time I felt a bit cheated because the weather was bad, and there was no one in the streets celebrating. So I had to go a second time, and this time it was perfect spring weather and I had a lot of fun.

    • @כרמלהברנר
      @כרמלהברנר 2 роки тому +7

      Try driving in Crete I thought Israel is bad but from the moment I picked the car at the airport people were using their hands to show me what they think about me slow driving while I was trying to understand the rented car.

    • @MFPhoto1
      @MFPhoto1 2 роки тому +3

      The worst driving on my last trip, when I was in a taxi, was in Beer Sheba. The city is growing, but the downtown streets are not.

    • @iwaew5748
      @iwaew5748 2 роки тому +2

      @@wotan10950 Even as an Israeli I am a lil afraid to drive lol

  • @britasingh
    @britasingh 10 місяців тому +8

    Your English accent is just fine and you speak very understandable (I wished I could too).
    And for sur your channel is one of the best. 💙👍

  • @annwilson9571
    @annwilson9571 2 роки тому +27

    I think your English is GREAT. I can understand every word. Blessings on your programs. I have been to Israel twice (1995 & 2011). I would come back again, but now I am raising my grandkids.

  • @TusharKapila5
    @TusharKapila5 Рік тому +6

    I wish you guys success, peace and good times

  • @fairlinda1
    @fairlinda1 Рік тому +8

    THANK YOU for such an informative video, and all the others you have produced. I first went to Israel when I was 20 in 1972 and since then I have seen it change dramatically. The strange thing is, even with all its pitfalls (as you so clearly inform us about) Israel has something so special and unique that I always want to keep returning. I honestly don't know what it is, but it draws you in. Some of the best times, and the best people I have met, all happened in Israel. I hope everyone who visits there will have the experience of a lifetime. No place is perfect, and Israel exemplifies that.

  • @brianrmc1963
    @brianrmc1963 Рік тому +27

    My aircraft carrier did a port call to Haifa. First we did a 1-day tour to the Dead Sea/ Masada. Then we did a 2-day tour to Jerusalem/ Sea of Galilee. I really enjoyed everything and everyone. Two things that struck me were how much history has happened in such a small country and how beautiful the woman were.

    • @johngawrylash7732
      @johngawrylash7732 Рік тому

      One thing that comes to mind for me is that they seem to have more outdoor prison guards per capita than any other country in the world. If you were born a prisoner , what would you do ?

    • @adiadizzz
      @adiadizzz 6 місяців тому

      ​shut up pro hamas brainwashed western privilege
      educate yourself before you spam hatful nonsense and lies ​@@johngawrylash7732

    • @valerieadams7001
      @valerieadams7001 6 місяців тому +1

      Stop committing crimes.

    • @adiadizzz
      @adiadizzz 6 місяців тому

      @@valerieadams7001 stop victimizing and justify jihad and the Islamic barbarizem
      it isn't About you
      and you definitely don't understand shria jihad and radical Islam

    • @serpentines6356
      @serpentines6356 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@valerieadams7001 Amazing what common sense can do.
      🙂

  • @felicitytaylor3764
    @felicitytaylor3764 6 місяців тому +3

    Always excellent feedback both on your political and travel u tubes .
    Always expressed clearly concisely and excellent points
    We always learn from you because your feedback is interesting truthful and factual
    Thank you

  • @deannesanv8931
    @deannesanv8931 11 місяців тому +2

    I’m addicted to your videos, but eventually I’m going to catch up with watching all of them and you won’t be able to keep up with my demand for them. ;)

  • @erineldridge862
    @erineldridge862 2 роки тому +6

    I love your commentaries and I think you speak really well, not heavily accented at all. I went to Israel in December and it was quite cold, but I loved every minute of it.

  • @jonathanpflaumer1354
    @jonathanpflaumer1354 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the video and greetings from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I enjoy your videos and really hope to visit Israel in the future. I am not super religious but I find ancient structures and buildings quite fascinating. Israel seems to have a lot of them.

  • @ejeanroh377
    @ejeanroh377 Рік тому +2

    Tsafati was my very young tour guide in 1996! I loved everything Israel... I love your videos and information. I’m 83 years... American...

  • @advex4428
    @advex4428 2 роки тому +31

    I love the dry humor :-)
    And I can assure you, that finding the slowest drivers on the middle lane is a circumstance not limited to Israel

  • @sahargal2204
    @sahargal2204 2 роки тому +20

    You’re so honest about your country. I don’t know if people from other countries would speak so bravely about their country the way you do.

  • @thefletcheradventure
    @thefletcheradventure 2 роки тому +29

    Since I am coming in October, I have bought your app and your guide booklets! Thank you for putting this all together, I feel much more confident coming on my own now!

  • @Ohadberry
    @Ohadberry 2 роки тому +35

    Watching this video as an Israely is both interesting and amusing.
    Most of the things you mentioned are things most Israelies don't like about Israel either :)
    It's always fun watching Travel Videos! even if it's on your home country. Thanks!

    • @Travelingisraelinfo
      @Travelingisraelinfo  2 роки тому +8

      כן, זה מעניין להבין איך רואים אותנו מבחוץ..

  • @ODR96
    @ODR96 Рік тому +5

    8:20 whoever is selling both "Free Palestine" and pro-Israel "Super Jew" shirts... I respect the hustle.

  • @gmariet1391
    @gmariet1391 2 роки тому +20

    This was the most informative video I've seen in these practical matters, and I do appreciate the quality and work you put into making this. You were easier for me to understand today. Thank you ! Shalom🇮🇱🙏

  • @Kegborn
    @Kegborn Рік тому +12

    I have just recently discovered your channel and truly appreciate the information you provide. If my wife and I decide to visit Israel, you will be the first person I try to contact. Please stay safe, my friend.

  • @mikewilliams235
    @mikewilliams235 2 роки тому +3

    So glad I watched your videos, The Nesher shared taxi fills that Friday, Saturday affordable transfer issue. I had a great journey on Friday with some nice Spanish people. 66 Shekels verses 160 dollars for a private taxi is a no brainer.

  • @lisawaters2585
    @lisawaters2585 2 роки тому +11

    Great vid! Very informative and entertaining. And your Eglish is great. I probably will never get to Israel 🇮🇱, I'm pretty old, lol. That's why I enjoy your vids so much, you let me see what I won't otherwise see till after I die.

    • @imisstoronto3121
      @imisstoronto3121 10 місяців тому

      You’ll enjoy it a lot more if you go before

  • @naturallyherb
    @naturallyherb 2 роки тому +10

    The freezing air conditioning you mentioned instantly reminds me of Hong Kong, it is the exact situation where it is really hot outside, but indoor spaces are often freezing cold with so much air conditioning, that it actually made me sick with a lot of running nose the first few days there! Definitely would recommend bringing adequate tissues and paper napkins for sure.

  • @imeldafider3353
    @imeldafider3353 8 місяців тому +1

    I bought your booklets ! Will get your app when we go. Love your videos. Thank you!

  • @CaesarCassius
    @CaesarCassius Рік тому +2

    Thanks for your handy tips Paul Newman

  • @darylmorse
    @darylmorse Рік тому +4

    I was fortunate to visit Tel Aviv on business years ago. I had time for a tour to Jerusalem, which was amazing. I really enjoyed the visit, except it was too short. I love Israel and Israelis. I hope to return some day.

  • @DrSanjayGodara771
    @DrSanjayGodara771 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @cabasadefogo9533
    @cabasadefogo9533 Рік тому +9

    Me and my friends loved almost everything about Israel when we visited. The only thing we did not like was the extreme and I mean extreme wait time to get through security at the airport. I mean I understand why they need to do it. But damn, they went through all the dirty underwears LOL and opened and tested all the bottles of lotion my friend bought at dead sea. She had like a dozen bottles. Oh, and the pseduo interrogation we got crossing back to Israel after visiting Petra in Jordan. The guards were nice enough and apologized to us in advance. Then took us all separately to ask us how we know each other, where we went in Jordan, what did we do etc etc. Then they changed and had a different person ask each of us the same questions a 2nd time.

    • @serpentines6356
      @serpentines6356 3 місяці тому +1

      That's completely understandable considering the history...
      Sure wish they would have been that thorough at the border...

  • @vdoniel
    @vdoniel 2 роки тому +7

    This is such an important video for tourists. You are unique and I appreciate your transparency. I know I will never be able to go to Israel.

  • @godsbuckets
    @godsbuckets 2 роки тому +27

    You have a great sense of humor, Oren. Thank you for this great information. And you are easy to understand, accent or no. The accent is cool in my books. So there.

  • @joshuabray37
    @joshuabray37 Рік тому +9

    I've been to Israel twice and LOVED it. I can't wait to go back with my family.... . The first time was on a 2 week tour, in 1994. The second time was to spend the summer, on an archeological dig (my grandfather was an archeologist), a few weeks on a Kibbutz, a month on a church building project near Haifa, and a few weeks traveling around. The items mentioned in this video, I experienced. Another annoyance was, people cutting in line. I am not sure if that still happens (I was almost 30 years ago), but it sure was annoying. But, since then, I lived in China for a few years, and no one seems to care about standing in lines (or "queueing").

    • @borisgurevich5504
      @borisgurevich5504 Рік тому +1

      So correct about both Israel and China.

    • @olgag9901
      @olgag9901 Рік тому +1

      it definitely still happens. we suck at standing in line properly

  • @bijou737
    @bijou737 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent as always! I already purchased your booklets, and will definitely get your app when I'm heading to Israel! Shalom!

  • @Mara-sim
    @Mara-sim Рік тому +3

    Oren thank you for your open, honest, generous delivery of your content. I love it! Military Essentials Kit, EDC= every day carry or EDE Every day essentials, Good for anyone who wants to hike and or camp. When I visit Israel I plan to use all your essentials from your app!

  • @nice5557
    @nice5557 2 роки тому +14

    The unreasonably high hotel prices in Israel created a surrealistic situation. For instance, for me, as an Israeli citizen, it is cheaper to spend vacation in Greece or in Crete than in Eilat (Israel's South) although Eilat is much closer to my house.

    • @louisdewit4429
      @louisdewit4429 2 роки тому +3

      This applies to certain European nations as well.
      My Holland, Britain, Scandinavia, Switzerland, etc. Easier to take a flight with the whole family to let’s say Thailand and splurge there or in indeed Greece, Albania, Turkey, Ethiopia etc.

    • @michellel3348
      @michellel3348 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, it’s the same here in Ireland as well. It would be cheaper for me to take my family to Spain for a weeks holiday than to stay here in Ireland for a few days!

    • @louisdewit4429
      @louisdewit4429 2 роки тому

      @@michellel3348 - Question then is: Who still comes to north-west Europe if all is inflated.
      Victims of our own architectural and cultural tourist succes.

  • @erpollock
    @erpollock 2 роки тому +35

    So glad I spent a year in Israel as a student when the country was pleasant, safe, I knew enough Hebrew to get along and by end of year was fluent as I only spoke Hebrew to Israelis. I had the advantage of a place to stay, a centrally heated dorm in Jerusalem near the then-campus of Hebrew U, Givat Ram. Most important, I became fluent in Hebrew by end of year. A lovely time to have been in Israel. And very important, inexpensive for Americans, especially for me, with limited means. I went at the best time, between two wars, a time of peace and happiness.

    • @sabrinafair35
      @sabrinafair35 2 роки тому +3

      “When the country was pleasant, safe … “ It still is. What makes you think that changed? Just returned two weeks ago.

    • @erpollock
      @erpollock 2 роки тому

      @@sabrinafair35 I'm sure it is.

    • @federalreservebrown2507
      @federalreservebrown2507 2 роки тому

      how do you say 5 dancers in yiddish?

    • @rosameijering5161
      @rosameijering5161 2 роки тому

      May inask you, what you did to learn the hebrew please? Did you train yourself? How? Please give me advise🙏🙏🙏

  • @cellgrrl
    @cellgrrl 2 роки тому +41

    I thought it was interesting that others mistake your accent as French. My husband and I have also mistaken Hebrew accent as French as well. Your English is excellent, you should be proud. I have the opposite problem as a student of Spanish, I am not very fluid, still think in English, but my accent is nearly perfect, which gets me in trouble with native speakers.

    • @mikropower01
      @mikropower01 2 роки тому +2

      Ha ha ... this is interesting. They think that you know exactly what you want to say and the way how you say it. I did think his accent is French too, but I do not have an other reference.

    • @kirkwahmmett1666
      @kirkwahmmett1666 2 роки тому +2

      I wondered why it sounded French to me (although I could tell it wasn't). I looked it up and found it was because of the uvular rs.

    • @jensphiliphohmann1876
      @jensphiliphohmann1876 Рік тому +1

      Maybe it's because both Hebrew and French like emphasising words at the last syllabe.

    • @CZpersi
      @CZpersi Рік тому

      I think that the apparent similarity between Hebrew and French accents in English is caused by two things: 1. Speakers of these languages spell the letter "R" from deep inside their throat. 2. Both of these languages tend to put a lot of accent to the last letters of the word, which in English sounds as if they were "stepping" on the last syllable (see also the comment above). The second point is important for Hebrew, because signficant information (possesive pronouns, gender suffixes, suffixes for verb tenses etc.) are usually placed in that last syllable.

  • @manyalevine1017
    @manyalevine1017 2 роки тому +7

    Beautiful to walk through yerushalayim at night. Happy Yerushalayim day to everyone

  • @bennysmith7099
    @bennysmith7099 2 роки тому +6

    Love your videos my wife and myself will be going to Israel in May of next year!!!!

  • @gabriellalewis1
    @gabriellalewis1 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos and am learning a lot from them. At 3:37 there is a small spelling mistake - spelling is with 2 lls - not sure if you did that on purpose as a joke tho - lol! please do more videos! YOu are the best spokesperson for Israel that i've seen yet! [ and I am a director or dubbing and in the arts in general - so good job!!!!!]

  • @vickiamaral6494
    @vickiamaral6494 Рік тому +1

    I understand ver well, crystal clear. Thank for all the advice.

  • @Ehp12
    @Ehp12 2 роки тому +2

    As an Israeli I have some notes:
    Public transport on Saturday: Basically what should be remembered is that there is no public transport between November and March between Friday at 16:00 and Saturday at 18:00. And between April and October between Friday at 18:00 and Saturday at 21:00. When there are a lot of exceptions. Especially when it is relevant to tourists. For example, there is a bus service on Saturdays between Haifa and Nazareth and within these cities. Just keep in mind that if you are traveling in PT do not book a flight that lands in Israel after 14:00 on Friday or before 20:00 on Saturday.
    Regarding Crowded sites. It is very important not to visit during the Jewish holidays of April and September October! because then all the main attractions were over crowded. Other than that if you visit on working days (in Israel is Sunday to Thursday) , the attractions will not be mass at all.
    As for air conditioners, especially relevant to the European tourist. The Americans freeze much more enclosed spaces than the Israelis.

  • @wotan10950
    @wotan10950 2 роки тому +11

    I have no problems with your accent because my daughter’s husband and his family speak exactly the same, so my ear has grown accustomed! You always have great advice but, since I live in New York City, I never thought Israel was too expensive. The prices are similar, but I suppose it seems expensive to anyone from outside a major city.

    • @גליתאנגור-ש1צ
      @גליתאנגור-ש1צ 2 роки тому

      The prices are the same but if I'm not mistaken the salary in the US is 4 times the one in Israel

    • @wotan10950
      @wotan10950 2 роки тому

      @@גליתאנגור-ש1צ I’m sure you are correct, but this video is aimed at tourists, not residents of Israel. As a visitor from New York, I don’t think it’s expensive. But my daughter is a teacher in KS (I don’t want to say the name, but you know the city), and her salary would be considered poverty wages in the States.

    • @גליתאנגור-ש1צ
      @גליתאנגור-ש1צ 2 роки тому

      @@wotan10950 Hi.. yes I know K.S. :) and you're right! That's another problem. Unfortunately some work sectors, especially in the periphery of the country, suffer from very low salaries 😕

  • @felizfred1124
    @felizfred1124 2 роки тому +6

    I have been there, since June 2018. Visited many historical places. And i miss going back for a visit soon.

  • @ponyguy99
    @ponyguy99 2 роки тому +1

    Your English is excellent! I enjoyed your video and look forward to my return trip!

  • @TheTeaParty320
    @TheTeaParty320 9 місяців тому +1

    I love your concept of turning down the air-conditioning everywhere.

  • @christagodfrey9745
    @christagodfrey9745 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for being so informative, open an honest! By the way - I love your accent!

  • @Shalini-Israel
    @Shalini-Israel 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Oren,
    I love to watch your videos, as you give us so much honest information about a Israel, it is very helpful for people visiting for the first time.
    God bless you.
    Are you a tourist guide as well, pls let me know as I’m visiting Israel alone for the very first time .

  • @katasinkovic5761
    @katasinkovic5761 2 роки тому +26

    I visited Israel in 2019 and many things you say is exactly so, but I loved it all& would like to visit again.God bless you

  • @alexandermfrei
    @alexandermfrei 2 роки тому +5

    It's so true about lines. The pain is almost physical, especially if you don't speak Hebrew.

  • @JoeTomasone
    @JoeTomasone 2 роки тому +33

    I just returned from my first trip to Israel and I actually don’t agree with everything you listed. Maybe growing up in New York set my expectations differently, but I did not find my personal space being invaded, nor find it to be overly expensive, nor was I harassed by any of the vendors in Old Jerusalem (although I did get the expected sly sales tactics..). I visited Jerusalem on a Friday and the streets were all but deserted, as was the Church of the Holy Sepulcher - and this was at maybe 10am. I guess I got very lucky?
    In any event, although Israel may be small by US standards, it packs a LOT in that space. If you love history, you simply must go. The Western Wall itself - religious significance aside - tells a story of history that I had never appreciated until I visited.
    Your tips from your videos were most helpful and I thank you for them.

  • @keepitreal888-gnc
    @keepitreal888-gnc 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the information.. I visited Israel in the 70s. I certainly want to come back..

  • @Erik-eb3xd
    @Erik-eb3xd Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for your tips !

  • @simonbarnett9773
    @simonbarnett9773 2 роки тому +4

    Yet another great video, Oren. Did you mean to deliberately spell "Spelling" wrongly in the heading to section "3. Speling and Names of places"?

  • @mirjamzijlstra2056
    @mirjamzijlstra2056 2 роки тому +6

    I love your video's! Very good.

  • @jsantoro13
    @jsantoro13 2 роки тому +6

    I love how you misspelt Spelling....lol

  • @cherylsemrau7100
    @cherylsemrau7100 2 роки тому +4

    I have been to Israel three times. I would love to go again. Also it is best to go on a tour the first time so one gets know the country better.

  • @tommilligan7829
    @tommilligan7829 Рік тому +1

    Your english is perfectly clear and easy to understand.😉

  • @melissafeghali2278
    @melissafeghali2278 2 роки тому +3

    Did you end your video by saying "yalla bye"? Hahaha we say that too in Lebanon! I didn't know you say that as well in Israel.
    The driving and queuing are also similar in my country most of the time. And we also develop this invisibility power hahaha. That one was funny 😂

  • @deanronson6331
    @deanronson6331 2 роки тому +1

    No reason to worry about your accent. Your grammar is great, and you are perfectly intelligible.

  • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
    @SaintCharbelMiracleworker 2 роки тому +40

    Thank you Oren. I am travelling there next year as a pilgrim for religious reasons to soak in the places that Christ walked. Part of that for me is to have a "pilgrim mind" which means be prepared, do not complain, accept the local culture and staying in a Catholic hostel/hotel. I think Galilee region is where I would feel closest to Him.

    • @the2ndcoming135
      @the2ndcoming135 2 роки тому

      Right. Making sure it lines up right before I pick up my pivot and take advantage of that first step. Not tryna miss my shot while way out yonder😂

    • @tinalettieri
      @tinalettieri Рік тому +2

      I agree with you, and I'm an Israeli citiizen. Capernum is awesome. Last year the Italian Embassy put on a celebration of Pier Paolo Passolini's 100th birthday. They did it in Capernum and showed his "Gospel of St. Matthew." It was outdoors and a beautiful evening on the shores of the Kinneret. The crowd was mixed, Jews and Christians. When the movie was over, it got very quiet.

    • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
      @SaintCharbelMiracleworker Рік тому

      @@tinalettieri Great movie and director, We were there 2months ago in January. Didn't like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem but Galilee region I loved, it is something else.. 25 family members travelled together there and all of us had a profound time.

    • @tinalettieri
      @tinalettieri Рік тому +1

      @@SaintCharbelMiracleworker That's great! I live in Haifa. Did you get to Mt. Carmel and Stella Maris? We had a very hard January this year. Cold and rainy. Unusually so. I lived in Jerusalem the first year I came here. It's important to see the holy sites but to live, not so much. TA is ok in the summer when you can do the beach.

    • @SaintCharbelMiracleworker
      @SaintCharbelMiracleworker Рік тому +1

      @@tinalettieri We liked Haifa, we got impression of very friendly, diverse cohesive population there. We had lunch at a very nice beach. We spent a day there, visited Stella Maris and Prophet Elijahs cave, took the cablecar, visited the Bahai Gardens and the museum at the university.

  • @adamleibowitz6459
    @adamleibowitz6459 2 роки тому +2

    I absolutely just love your videos. The best info on traveling in Israel.

  • @jwcinc12
    @jwcinc12 Рік тому

    You accent is easy to understand and your English vocabulary is very strong. I immediately liked to listen to your channel.

  • @marsatakuje5934
    @marsatakuje5934 Рік тому

    💪✋❤️this channel saved my trip. Thanks for Moovit. Its so easy to buy tickets now. Thank You very much

  • @JohnVegas
    @JohnVegas Рік тому +2

    We love your videos. When we come to Israel, we hope to meet you and thank you.
    But we won't interrupt if you are making a video.

  • @sirlarryfleming
    @sirlarryfleming 2 роки тому +4

    I want to come and visit, but I'm retired and have limited funds. Love your channel while I wait to find a way.

  • @natanzvi6361
    @natanzvi6361 2 роки тому +6

    כל הכבוד, גאווה ישראלית.
    שיהיה לך הרבה בהצלחה

  • @salimmoussa8457
    @salimmoussa8457 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite destination, i hope i could visit it someday. cheers from morocco

  • @deserteagle9025
    @deserteagle9025 2 роки тому +8

    Don't worry Oren about your accent in English!! It is quite ok and who cares anyway? Your fantastic videos is the stuff which is important and people care about.

    • @ydhirsch
      @ydhirsch Рік тому

      Ok? Oren's accent is distractingly charming. It keeps me coming back for more videos, even though I have no immediate Israel travel plans. I'm sad he no longer does private tours, because I'd love to meet him and compare notes about Australia and Germany.

  • @banto1
    @banto1 2 роки тому +5

    Yes, TLV and Jerusalem are expensive, crowded, filled with bad drivers and hucksters. Luckily, most of the rest of the country (north & south) is very nice too, with friendlier people, better drivers and lower prices. Best advise is to spend first day in TLV (to get the vibe), then one day in Jerusalem (to check off those boxes) and then a month outside these 2 hellholes and really experience what Israel is all about.

  • @Happygolucky123
    @Happygolucky123 2 роки тому +6

    Love ur channel

  • @galimabu8878
    @galimabu8878 Рік тому

    Thankyou my friend. Was there and am planning to visit again

  • @vaunmalone3064
    @vaunmalone3064 2 роки тому +1

    You are so much more than a guide. A wonderful ambassador for Israel. I want to go but it will be 4/5 years away.

  • @profnesamony
    @profnesamony Рік тому

    Your English is simple and easy to understand and your articulation superb 🎉

  • @partyeffectsdotbiz
    @partyeffectsdotbiz 2 роки тому +8

    MOOVIT used to be useful/better than Google Maps a few years ago, but now Google Maps is just as accurate for buses and Moovit is full of full screen ads and becoming much less usable

    • @partyeffectsdotbiz
      @partyeffectsdotbiz 2 роки тому +1

      @@HNSXD99.Arabic no, you!!!

    • @DavidPaulMorgan
      @DavidPaulMorgan 2 роки тому +1

      I agree, google maps was excellent for the buses in Tel-Aviv. It's also very good when driving too.

  • @laurentschmidt2758
    @laurentschmidt2758 2 роки тому +3

    Your English is just fine (and I bet it is not your only foreign language) so to anyone speaking English better (especially our dear English native friends) - how good is your accent in your other languages and how fluent are you? What you do is using the Ivrit "r", which is like the French "r" (and the most common German variant of "r") and you tend to end phrases with a stress at the end (which is very typical for French) - I think that comes from the fact that end-stress is very common in Ivrit as well.

  • @chasfredricks
    @chasfredricks 2 роки тому +3

    Don’t be so hard on yourself. I think your accent and your English are awesome!

    • @leah1tee367
      @leah1tee367 2 роки тому

      I like your accent Oren, it reminds me of the wonderful warm, friendly and helpful Israeli people I met in Jerusalem just prior to the pandemic.

  • @claudiaperfetti7694
    @claudiaperfetti7694 Рік тому +1

    Loved this video!!❤

  • @Eladpianist
    @Eladpianist 2 роки тому +1

    In Tel-Aviv You do have public transportation all the weekend, (Friday and Saturday) Including all the night. This great tourist buses come every 20 minutes, even to some cities out of Tel-Aviv, like Ramat gan, and Herzlia and it is total free (no money).

  • @idaselinahobbs9031
    @idaselinahobbs9031 2 роки тому +7

    Shalom Oren 🖐️ after having watched this video second time l was just thinking that perhaps you could make a video about public toilets in Israel. Maybe it sounds silly but when l was in Jerusalem first time l was really struggling with finding public toilets especially in the Old City. Hence, any tips on that subject would be greatly appreciated 😊🤗

    • @stephr8924
      @stephr8924 Рік тому +1

      Hello, I will be traveling soon with my kid and she uses the bathroom a lot, I was planning to buy a portable potty and a pop up privacy tent, any tips that might be helpful? Sorry don’t know what to expect or if there is alot of restrooms available, your help is greatly appreciated

    • @06sarahm
      @06sarahm Рік тому +1

      ​@@stephr8924 you can usually get into stores and ask to use their toilet. Especially with a kid they are more likely to let you.

  • @bigbarkingdog2010
    @bigbarkingdog2010 Рік тому

    Meir Shalev's quote is too funny. His list of published books looks very interesting. Any recommendations for a children's book for grade school girls ? Also another great video. well done.

  • @Hegu-
    @Hegu- Рік тому

    remember my vacations in 2015 for 2 weeks I really enjoyed it! With to visit again hope it will be possible soon..

  • @bellaliggayu2804
    @bellaliggayu2804 Рік тому

    Thank you for the videos, very informative and helpful.

  • @RepublikSivizien
    @RepublikSivizien 2 роки тому +19

    The most annoying thing for me in Israel was: Apparently nobody wants to let people exit the tram/bus/train, you always have to push your way through the crowd of people who want to enter.
    PS: Ok, the most annoying thing was: 15 days are not enough. I guess, you have to be there for at least a year to see the basic things. :D

    • @AndreaRachel617
      @AndreaRachel617 Рік тому

      Yes, as a dual American/Israeli citizen for 12 years, I still find it quite annoying that people don't let you off the bus or light rail before they get on. I don't get it.

  • @sols9449
    @sols9449 2 роки тому +4

    Thes videos are awesome for olim too!

  • @Mara-sim
    @Mara-sim Рік тому +1

    In my opinion going by my ear, your accent is more predominantly German and I hear a little Hebrew. Overall very unique! Oran you are one of a kind! 😁

  • @myrnafrederiksen91
    @myrnafrederiksen91 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this info. about Israel ,planning to visit one day ❤

  • @tshampoo7762
    @tshampoo7762 2 роки тому

    First time viewer. Your English and accent is more than good! Great vid.

  • @sandrapotgieter7488
    @sandrapotgieter7488 2 роки тому +3

    Always love your video's !! ...thank you...

  • @SeanSandberg-j3q
    @SeanSandberg-j3q Рік тому

    Hey travelingIsrael. Thank you for another lesson in Israel touring management. Your videos are jam-packed with vital information needed to navigate 'The Holy Land'. All of God's blessings and protection to you and all those who you love. Thank you.

    • @SeanSandberg-j3q
      @SeanSandberg-j3q Рік тому

      Oh yeah, you are easily understood. You enunciate every syllable perfectly. Your manner and presentation are quick, precise, and spot-on. Thank you for your videos. God bless you and your work.

  • @thevegandragon4676
    @thevegandragon4676 6 місяців тому

    Wow! Wonderful! So informative. Thank you

  • @KDean22
    @KDean22 Рік тому +3

    ISRAELIS ARE SO WARM HEARTED AND BEAUTIFUL.
    THEY ARE A TOUGH PEOPLE

  • @348Tobico
    @348Tobico 11 місяців тому

    I was positive that was a German-Alaskan accent you have! Now if we could just get some real heavy New Jersey mixed into your accent nobody would understand you anywhere. You are a fact man and an excellent teacher and I thank the Lord I found and subscribed to your channel. Always a great listen and watch. Too bad I can't travel or I would hop one of your tours in a second. Take care, buddy.

  • @Prionel
    @Prionel 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice video! Keep up the excellent work.

  • @angelikaroiter1534
    @angelikaroiter1534 2 роки тому +2

    Great summary.👍