Travel – Ron Ozer

Nailing down all the aspects of travel depends on how well one has planned it. While some may argue that spontaneous trips prove to be more fun and exciting than planned ones, having an organized trip never hurt anybody.

Every trip starts with a little research. A traveler must learn about their destination to prepare for it. With visas and tickets in check, the next best thing to do is to scout for places to stay. Guaranteeing the availability of a room or a house would prove to be a wise move as no one would one to spend a night on the streets in a foreign land.

With a well-managed cash flow, one can avoid almost all travel-related problems. For domestic trips, it’s still better to hit the bank before embarking on a journey to save on ATM fees. When traveling overseas, check the website of the airport of entry if there are available ATM services within or near the area to be sure when in need of local currency. Flying to smaller airports in developing countries could mean the absence of such bank services; in such cases, it’s advised for travelers to purchase local currency in advance.

The first and last days are the most critical periods of one’s travel; plan them. On the first day, having a place to drop off belongings and knowing which attractions are nearby would afford one to have a calm welcome. For the final day of travel, keeping an organizer with a “Going Home” label would be very helpful as It can keep passport, tickets, house and car keys, and other necessities in just one location.

Seasoned traveler Ron Ozer lists Israel as his favorite travel destination. Aside from exploring the world in search of new adventures, some of his interests include playing the guitar, playing poker, and snowboarding. For more travel-related updates, subscribe to this blog.

As with almost all trips, one’s journey to Israel should be planned. The Holy Land is a small country, and one of the world’s most exciting and diverse destinations. The majestic beauty of its hills and valleys, the uncanny calmness of the Dead Sea, and more, can be experienced with little to no hassle with prudent trip preparations.

U.S. citizens traveling to Israel won’t need a visa unless they will be staying in the country for more than three months from their date of arrival, and all visitors should hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they are leaving the country.

It must be noted that Israel is a land where sharing food is a big thing. Travelers must visit the country with the knowledge that Israelis love to share food and that ordering a main dish for oneself, to be consumed alone, will raise some eyebrows.

Rules with regard to food count for religious people. Restaurants offer “kosher” food, which means they abide by the rules of religion: not mixing dairy with meat. Younger generations may not be sticking by this rule anymore, yet it would behoove the traveler to be grounded on such cultural rules.

While Israel is in the grips of political issues, security remains paramount. Expect long lines at airport security and more or less 30 minutes of questioning before entering and leaving Israel. It remains a place of conflict.

It’s best to prepare a budget with enough wiggle room to enjoy the country to the full. Food, hotel, transportation, and others aren’t cheap in Israel.

Ron Ozer was born in New York. He was valedictorian of his class at Tenafly High School in Bergen Country, New Jersey. Well-traveled, Ron Ozer lists Israel as his favorite travel destination. Follow this Twitter page for links to similar articles.

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