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Dominican Republic
A guagua's not a baby?
The public transit system in the DR is pretty straightforward. Motoconchos and conchos rule the cities, while guaguas (buses) dominate the countryside. Going to and from large cities will most ... read more
by Chris Vazquez
28 Feb 2010
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China
Never take "black cabs"
In many underdeveloped regions and cities, you're going to be greeted at the bus stop, train station, or airpor by a fleet of illegitimate cars or cars pretending to ... read more
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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China
Rigged meters
If you happen to find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being in a "legitimate" cab with a rigged meter, do yourself a favor, and get them to stop as ... read more
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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China
Scraps of paper
I find it very useful to carry around scraps of paper (usually a stack of Post-it Notes or a tiny Moleskine with tear-out pages) and a pen. These tools come ... read more
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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China
Always bargin
Everything in life is negotiable. Well, maybe not everything, but almost everything: food, transportation, accommodations, and souvenirs. I started this habit during my life in China, but when I found ... read more
by Melissa Sconyers
05 Mar 2010
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Israel
Where's my bubble?
In Israel, you'll probably have to rethink your sense of personal space. At the ATM, the person behind you will stand so close to you that you'll hear ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Float in the Dead Sea
There are many historical sites in Israel that you must see. But one in particular is the Dead Sea or “Yam hamelech." You must see it for two very important ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
What happened to the movie?
At the movies in Israel, there is usually a five minute break in the middle of the movie. This is for a bathroom break, cigarette break or stretch break. Also ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Pack for all seasons, and for modesty
Israel gets very hot in the spring and summer, but can also see snow in the winter, and there is hot, dry desert and snow-capped mountains. In other words, you ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Finding my religion
You can not come to Israel without noticing the presence of large numbers of religious people, or without sensing the incredibly rich religious traditions. Judaism is of course the national ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Try to stay out of it
My advice is to not get involved in too many political conversations. Many Israelis have VERY strong opinions, and have real life experience to back up their opinions. A majority ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Fun with paddles
Any time of the year, you will see Israelis on the beach (minus the few rainy days in winter) playing Matkot, a sport played with a small round ball and ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Speedos to foxtails
There are no rules in Israel when it comes to fashion. In the summer, you'll see everything from old fat men in Speedos lying on the beach, to men ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Family first
Israelis have a strong sense of family values, and that affects dating etiquette. Within the religious communities, dating is usually seen as a precursor for marriage, so the dating period ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Middle East diet
Israel can sometimes seem a bit backwards, but the country has advanced in technology and medicine in the last 15 years at an extraordinary rate. Medicine and pharmacies are easily ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
What did you call me?
Most of Israeli slang is derived from Arabic words. Some of these terms are: “yalla,” which means "let's go," "Sababa," which means "good" or "cool," and "walla," which means ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Non-stop parties
The nightlife in Israel is outstanding. I found many bars and clubs that would not shut down until the last customer was stumbling out, often at 6 or 7 in ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
(Not so) glad to be an American
Even though I can speak Hebrew, my accent is American, so taxi cab prices in the “shuk” (market) automatically increase. Watch out for that. Just say “monay” when you get ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
Days of wine and Moses
If you are traveling to Israel in July, do not miss the Jerusalem Wine Festival. This is a festival with over 60 wineries attending and for only 60 NIS you ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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Israel
The Israelis
Before traveling to Israel or while traveling in Israel, you must read the book, "The Israelis" by Donna Rosenthal. It explains all types of Israeli people and their different cultures ... read more
by Jonathan Amerikaner
07 Feb 2010
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