Returned from 6 days in Israel. Great trip overall.
Accommodation:
Budget hotel near the main area. $32/night. Walking distance to everything.
Scene:
Busy and well-organized. Prices were great value.
Quality:
Girls were friendly and attractive overall. Had 8 encounters total.
Logistics:
Taxis are cheap but negotiate first. Eating out was very affordable.
Safety:
No issues at all.
Overall: 8.5/10. Good destination, recommend for first-timers.
Happy to answer any questions.
Returning to Israel after 3 years
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Been going for years. Scene has gotten busier.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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This matches my experience. Israel is one of my favorites.
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First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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I was there in March and prices were great value. Spent about $120/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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