I first came here during Desert Storm in 1991 and lived there in 1994 when I worked as a scuba instructor at the Taba Hilton. Be aware that in Winter this is a desert climate and it can get very cold at night. I've been there in December when it was colder than London. I was last there in july 2010 and although it's changed (maybe evolved would be fairer) this is still a very friendly place to hang out, it was a bit like coming home. Simple message JUST DO IT! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I was in 1995, I remember sleeping underneath Burger King and then in the morning going to swim and take a shower by the beach. Great memories but the best snorkeling was in Dahab.
11:10, I live in Eilat, and the pyramid with the damage was a cinema and a museum of wax sculptures, but the owner of the place accumulated heavy debts, so the place was closed in 2015 and only two years ago work began to demolish the pyramid, a commercial center will be built in its place
A couple of things... 1) There are 3 malls; Mall HaYam, The Big & Ice Mall. 2) The pyramid used to be the IMAX Theatre. It's been vacant for many years. Sadly, due to the accumulating damage from the neglect, the building is being torn down & an apartment building is going up on the property. 3)The city is pronounced ay-LAHT. The arabic name for the city is Umm Al-Rashrash.
Hello YET AGAIN Island Hopper! I took the liberty to inquire, approaching that Jordanian fellow, as to why he came to the New England states of America. His reply: ".....For work. The economy is HERE (in the USA). Everyone in the Middle East is struggling, especially since Covid....." There you go. THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ADVENTURES, past, present, FUTURE!
Israel isn't struggling economically. It has one the strongest economies in the world. This past quarter, the economy grew by almost 7%. Unemployment is low at around 4%. The average salary is relatively high, at about $55,600 a year, which makes Israel richer than Austria, Germany, France, Spain, the UK, UAE, etc. The main negative economically is high prices. That said, inflation in Israel right now is "only" about 4%, half the US inflation rate of about 8%. Israelis are educated, innovative and hard-working and that shows in their successful economy.
It's a bit difficult to get an accurate orientation from the video but I think 11:37 is the area where the Underground Pub was, that was a very lively tourist and ex-pat hang out.
0:50 is the statue of the 'ink flag', when the IDF reached the city they didn't have a flag so someone got a white sheet and painted the Magan David on it in fountain pen ink.
I worked on the casino boats out of Eilat in the late 90’s. I wonder if The Underground pub is still there? The kind owner used to give away free meals to travellers at a certain time every day. Happy memories. I love Israel❤🇬🇧🇮🇱❤️
I was in Eilat 57 years ago for a few weeks as a teenager, and can claim that I helped built the town as I worked for three days on a constru tion site. No big hoetls in those days, but there was a cafe called The Red Sea Fish - wonder if it is still there?
I crossed that border a few times, going both ways. It wasn’t bad. Just a US passport and a small backpack with personal belongings and I didn’t spend more than 1 hour there.
High security. You process twice through Jordan immigration booths, then twice through Israel. From Amman to Eilat is a few hours but should be smooth sailing if you do it in the day time.
Can Houthi rockets reach Eilat ? I know several people got killed on the Crimean beaches . Are there hospitals close to the beach incase of emergencies , and do the Hotels provide safety shelters ? Many thanks .
didnt reasile I WAS IN THE PLACES YOU WERE AT SEPTEMBER TOO btw im sure i live in isreal been to eilat dont live there really fun evertthing there is so cheap compared to the regular isreali prices
I never heard this place or this word but I came across your videos because I dreamed of the world Eilat says God first creation: I was confused and didn’t know my dream was about so I look to UA-cam and wallah… goosebumps
Im looking for someone i met a club called shaka zulu.. 1996 1997 while stationed in MFO. We would hang out at beach area not fqr from taba border ..blue eyes and blonde hair
most cities in Israel of under 100,000 people (of which Eilat is one of them) try to make due with traffic circles inside their cities and have traffic lights only for the entrances to the city and main intersections.
Eilat, unfortunately, is a city with tremendous UNREALIZED potential. It was hastily constructed following its capture in 1949. No effort was made to properly design or zone the city with any overarching plan for its future. It looks piecemeal, with industrial zones thrown into the midst of hotels and residential neighborhoods. Much of the coastline from Eilat to the Egyptian border is wasted on industrial-grade ports for importing cars and other goods from the Far East. The old airport was built smack in the middle of the town on prime real-estate that would have been better used for luxury resorts. It could be so much more than it is, but will likely never reach its potential...to be developed into Israel's own version of Dubai, which could draw a chunk of Israel's population from the overcrowded coastal area of metropolitan Tel Aviv, whose cost of living because of its overcrowding is among the highest in the world.
In the early 70s I worked in the port of Eilat, loading and unloading ships. There was still a blockade of the Suez Canal at that time. It was almost literally Hell on Earth to be there. I was only there (along with other Americans, as. Well as British and Aussies) to try to make a few bucks so I could keep traveling. We looked out for each other. There were also a few Russians around there, but f**k them, nobody trusted them. I would have enjoyed having Russian friends, but they😊 just hated Americans, but maybe they really didn't hate us, they were just afraid of their own govt, which is understandable. It was so hot down in those ships, nobody moved a muscle unless they were told to. Like I said before, we all looked out for each other. At that time in history, Eilat wasn't built up and developed like it is in this video.
Very dangerous , at the moment with missiles and Drones by the Houthis . When we were there , the Hotel advised us to stay at a different part of Israel - because of the security
Eilat perse doesn't offer anything in terms of historical value, it's a boring sleepy town. bring a lot of cash because it ain't cheap, but the surroundings and the beautiful Red Sea is what makes the place worth the visit but in that case you are better off staying in Aqaba.
It is free bro... Most of it is free and it's called Israel now..... Yes I agree a part is still not free but that's ok.... Palestinians also deserve some land.....
How can it be an apartheid state with the 3rd largest party in the Knesset is Arab?. A Muslim brotherhood affiliated party is in the government . The head of Covid 19 task force is Arab. Where you have Arab policemen, Arab soldiers, Arab professors, Arab judges, Arab ministers etc… We’ll it’s good that you have convinced yourself
@@condovo don't forget also are a great majority of Arabs also in car repairs ...i am the only non Arab working in car repair,and my colleagues are arabs
This is not Israel.. This is Palestine country.. Why Israel claim eilat Israel country hahahahaha. Eilat Israel are you kidding me hahaahahahaha... New york not America new york is Russia country huhuhu
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It's about five to four hours bus ride from tell aviv
About size of my town Massillon Ohio
8 years ago, i remember i'm stay in eilat. The place so beautifull
I first came here during Desert Storm in 1991 and lived there in 1994 when I worked as a scuba instructor at the Taba Hilton. Be aware that in Winter this is a desert climate and it can get very cold at night. I've been there in December when it was colder than London. I was last there in july 2010 and although it's changed (maybe evolved would be fairer) this is still a very friendly place to hang out, it was a bit like coming home. Simple message JUST DO IT! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
I was in 1995, I remember sleeping underneath Burger King and then in the morning going to swim and take a shower by the beach. Great memories but the best snorkeling was in Dahab.
I love that you know about and respect different religions when you go through your travels
CIVILIZED people in Israel. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️😘
11:10, I live in Eilat, and the pyramid with the damage was a cinema and a museum of wax sculptures, but the owner of the place accumulated heavy debts, so the place was closed in 2015 and only two years ago work began to demolish the pyramid, a commercial center will be built in its place
What is the housing market like,? I want to move there
Hi i won a holidsy here back in the 90s to swim with the wild dolphins in the red sea.
Ei-LAT
A couple of things...
1) There are 3 malls; Mall HaYam, The Big & Ice Mall.
2) The pyramid used to be the IMAX Theatre. It's been vacant for many years. Sadly, due to the accumulating damage from the neglect, the building is being torn down & an apartment building is going up on the property.
3)The city is pronounced ay-LAHT. The arabic name for the city is Umm Al-Rashrash.
I love your video bro, eilat is so clean town.
Hello YET AGAIN Island Hopper!
I took the liberty to inquire, approaching that Jordanian fellow,
as to why he came to the New England states of America. His reply:
".....For work. The economy is HERE (in the USA). Everyone in the Middle East is struggling, especially since Covid....." There you go.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ADVENTURES, past, present, FUTURE!
Yes the economic opportunity in the USA is some of the best in the world
Israel isn't struggling economically. It has one the strongest economies in the world. This past quarter, the economy grew by almost 7%. Unemployment is low at around 4%. The average salary is relatively high, at about $55,600 a year, which makes Israel richer than Austria, Germany, France, Spain, the UK, UAE, etc. The main negative economically is high prices. That said, inflation in Israel right now is "only" about 4%, half the US inflation rate of about 8%. Israelis are educated, innovative and hard-working and that shows in their successful economy.
Finally... what we were waiting for 👍
It's a bit difficult to get an accurate orientation from the video but I think 11:37 is the area where the Underground Pub was, that was a very lively tourist and ex-pat hang out.
0:50 is the statue of the 'ink flag', when the IDF reached the city they didn't have a flag so someone got a white sheet and painted the Magan David on it in fountain pen ink.
Oh wow I can't believe you went here. That's awesome. It looks beautiful.
The Red Sea has some awesome dive sights we actually ended up going to Egypt which is a video coming up and saw the coral reefs
@@IslandHopperTV thanks for sharing. Awesome you getting to go to these places.
I worked on the casino boats out of Eilat in the late 90’s. I wonder if The Underground pub is still there? The kind owner used to give away free meals to travellers at a certain time every day. Happy memories. I love Israel❤🇬🇧🇮🇱❤️
Damn here is the Arizona realtor in Eilat! Welcome!
So beautiful city❤️. I hope I Will visit one day.
This is where I will stay maybe 7 nights take Greyhound bus there from tell aviv
Did they stop any cities for bathroom or rest breaks like to know sir if you can tell me.
From Eilat to Jerusalem there is a midway stop yes.
I was in Eilat 57 years ago for a few weeks as a teenager, and can claim that I helped built the town as I worked for three days on a constru tion site. No big hoetls in those days, but there was a cafe called The Red Sea Fish - wonder if it is still there?
I lived in eilat 35 hears ago for a year or so Dont recall that cafe
Helped built Eilat, working for 3 days 😂😂😂
Some huge boats for sure
Stunning ☺️🙏
Love Israel I can't wait to visit there👍🏼😎
It's Amazing!!! Like NO other place on Earth. 💖
You'll be glad you finally got there. Plus, the place is crawling with BEAUTIFUL, friendly chicks.
good job guys❣️
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Do you have any advice for someone crossing from Aqaba to Eilat? How long did that take you approximately?
Thanks
I would say make sure you have all your documents. Also some passport stamps like Lebanon can raise an issue at immigration.
I crossed that border a few times, going both ways. It wasn’t bad. Just a US passport and a small backpack with personal belongings and I didn’t spend more than 1 hour there.
Awesome content as always ☺️
what's was the process like at the border between Jordan & Israel, getting from King Hussain Int'l Airport to Eilat?
High security. You process twice through Jordan immigration booths, then twice through Israel. From Amman to Eilat is a few hours but should be smooth sailing if you do it in the day time.
I love Eilat!
Thx mate, very good!
Muito lindo esta cidade.
thank you i live in isreal not in eilat but a really good country
It was do fun to hare you and see you enjoy from the city I love and live in
Can Houthi rockets reach Eilat ?
I know several people got killed on the Crimean beaches .
Are there hospitals close to the beach incase of emergencies , and do the Hotels provide safety shelters ?
Many thanks .
Where are you from?i am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 nice video
Beautiful
atleast Eilat is peaceful since its at the southernmost part of israel
Eilat, Israel.
The place where The 70th Anniversary of Miss Universe was held. ♥️👑
Nice place and clean buses. 🙏
How is the internet speed in Israel?
It was fast but not as fast as I had hoped
Its Eilat! As in Ayelat!
How many months have you been on the road now? Great job!
Only one thought - JUST DO IT!!!!!
Nice Louis Vuitton shirt bud.. very beautiful out there🥂🌊
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US of Europe... well said 😀
And now this city like ghost city, alhamdulillah..
Actually its full of people who evacuated from the cities next to the borders of Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
That not to bad for how far you come in bus
I was there in ‘91, swam with dolphins, snorkeled, beautiful! Now it’s so built up, looks like Panama City, FL😡😡😡
Thank you very much ♥️👩🦰♥️
Awesome
didnt reasile I WAS IN THE PLACES YOU WERE AT SEPTEMBER TOO btw im sure i live in isreal been to eilat dont live there really fun evertthing there is so cheap compared to the regular isreali prices
I never heard this place or this word but I came across your videos because I dreamed of the world Eilat says God first creation: I was confused and didn’t know my dream was about so I look to UA-cam and wallah… goosebumps
That how I am gonna go there on bus from airport when land in israel
A video only showing the shops of Eilat!?!?
will be there next week
Alot of ISraeli go there to buy electronic items tax free
Very very nice mall
Nice video, however it’s not pronounced ilat nor iliat. Its [eylat].
Im looking for someone i met a club called shaka zulu.. 1996 1997 while stationed in MFO. We would hang out at beach area not fqr from taba border ..blue eyes and blonde hair
Eilat doesn't have traffic lights!
most cities in Israel of under 100,000 people (of which Eilat is one of them) try to make due with traffic circles inside their cities and have traffic lights only for the entrances to the city and main intersections.
Eilat, unfortunately, is a city with tremendous UNREALIZED potential. It was hastily constructed following its capture in 1949. No effort was made to properly design or zone the city with any overarching plan for its future. It looks piecemeal, with industrial zones thrown into the midst of hotels and residential neighborhoods. Much of the coastline from Eilat to the Egyptian border is wasted on industrial-grade ports for importing cars and other goods from the Far East. The old airport was built smack in the middle of the town on prime real-estate that would have been better used for luxury resorts. It could be so much more than it is, but will likely never reach its potential...to be developed into Israel's own version of Dubai, which could draw a chunk of Israel's population from the overcrowded coastal area of metropolitan Tel Aviv, whose cost of living because of its overcrowding is among the highest in the world.
Capture or occupation because after all israil is an illegal apartheid and terrorist state yk
I think theyre building a new airport north of eilat and building new stuff on existing site
A friend described it as vegas if you bought it at walmart. Its pretty tru
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In the early 70s I worked in the port of Eilat, loading and unloading ships. There was still a blockade of the Suez Canal at that time. It was almost literally Hell on Earth to be there. I was only there (along with other Americans, as. Well as British and Aussies) to try to make a few bucks so I could keep traveling. We looked out for each other. There were also a few Russians around there, but f**k them, nobody trusted them. I would have enjoyed having Russian friends, but they😊 just hated Americans, but maybe they really didn't hate us, they were just afraid of their own govt, which is understandable. It was so hot down in those ships, nobody moved a muscle unless they were told to. Like I said before, we all looked out for each other. At that time in history, Eilat wasn't built up and developed like it is in this video.
Very dangerous , at the moment with missiles and Drones by the Houthis .
When we were there , the Hotel advised us to stay at a different part of Israel - because of the security
lived on beach, job work theam park $5 a day
Moses never received the commandments in Egypt,Mount Sinai is not in Egypt where Moses received the commandments,piease do your research.
It's not eelat it's ailat
Its pronounced "Eh-lot" not ee-le-lot
Eilat perse doesn't offer anything in terms of historical value, it's a boring sleepy town. bring a lot of cash because it ain't cheap, but the surroundings and the beautiful Red Sea is what makes the place worth the visit but in that case you are better off staying in Aqaba.
Am Israel chai 🇮🇱
Cool, but not interested. Thanks for posting though, always great vlogs!
Phalestine
Free Palestine❤🩹❤🩹🕊
No. There's nothing called that.
It is free bro... Most of it is free and it's called Israel now..... Yes I agree a part is still not free but that's ok.... Palestinians also deserve some land.....
Free Palestine is an oxymoron 😅
Free what?
FREE FREE PALESTINE
Consumer, not traveller. American, inevitably.
Pronounced A LOT :)
Free P
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Our occupied lands are so beautiful. Free palestine from the river to the sea
Yes, free from palestinians.
@@harrynikken in your dreams weasel face
Israil no state only pelestine
Both are
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Eilat palestin not israel
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Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸
Free palestine
nice palestine
Israel*
Palestine is north from there
Palestine
This is um rash rash not eilat
It’s Palestin🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭
Juts Palestine 🇵🇸🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭🇪🇭
Apartheid state
How can it be an apartheid state with the 3rd largest party in the Knesset is Arab?. A Muslim brotherhood affiliated party is in the government . The head of Covid 19 task force is Arab. Where you have Arab policemen, Arab soldiers, Arab professors, Arab judges, Arab ministers etc…
We’ll it’s good that you have convinced yourself
@@asafhenig3833 And most of the pharmacists in Israel are Arab and a large percentage of the doctors and nurses are Arab.
Palestine=no exist.
@@condovo don't forget also are a great majority of Arabs also in car repairs ...i am the only non Arab working in car repair,and my colleagues are arabs
Occupied Palestine you mean
This is not Israel.. This is Palestine country.. Why Israel claim eilat Israel country hahahahaha. Eilat Israel are you kidding me hahaahahahaha... New york not America new york is Russia country huhuhu
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Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸
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