Comments on: 3 Cheap Ways to Backpack Across Israel

By: Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger — Mon, 25 Oct 2024 12:43:14 +0000

Hi Rehanna,
I’ve stayed in a few hostels in Israel. Here are some of the ones I’ve either stayed in or heard good things about -
1) Hayarkon Hostel – Tel Aviv – I’ve heard this is fairly decent and its in a great location. Minutes away from the beach and right near everything you need in central TLV.

2) Ein Gedi Hostel – I stayed there and info is on my blog. Just look under the Dead SEa category (I was there in June). It is fairly cheap and really nice. We had a lovely balcony and it cost me USD30 but well worth it.
3) Mugraby Hostel – Tel Aviv – I’ve been told not to stay there. Its on Allenby but I heard its very loud and not so well priced.
4) Tiberias hostel – this is in Tiberias (obviously) and my friends stayed there and said it was quite nice and reasonably priced.

I hope that helps. I will post more in the next few days. Most importantly, enjoy your time over there – its an incredible country.
Miriam

By: Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger — Mon, 25 Oct 2024 12:38:33 +0000

Hi, Ian thanks for your comments – especially sharing your kibbutz experience. I agree that it is an incredible place for almost everyone. I love Israel! Miriam

By: Rehanna

Rehanna — Sun, 24 Oct 2024 19:25:02 +0000

Hi thanks for this post, I’m going to explore your posts a bit more. But I am going to heading there alone soon. Can you tell me the name of some of the Hostels you stayed at please?

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Thu, 21 Oct 2024 23:49:01 +0000

Yeah, I as well would recommend volunteering on a kibbutz. Depending on what you’re looking for, it’s awesome. I spent about 6 months on one in the north called Geva. Very well cool thing to do. The best time to go to Israel imo is spring, especially for the north. All the flowers are in bloom and it’s very green. Astounding experience and Israelis are very hospitable. It’s a very doable place to hike/back pack.

It isn’t so cheap, though. Some things are, while others are give or take close to what you’d spend in America or even some parts of Europe. But, seriously, backpack the north in the spring if you go. Totally worth it. I walked from Tzfat to Tiberias once, very cool. Just walked in the general direction of it through farms and pasture land and random trails, very scenic. Israel is well worth the travel. Especially if you’re Jewish, religious or not. You’ll find a lot out here.

By: Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger — Sun, 17 Oct 2024 06:38:47 +0000

Hi, Yes there is a lot of hitchhiking in Israel – especially once you get out of the cities. I haven’t spent too much time in Northern Israel but in the south there was a lot of people (including volunteers from my kibbutz) who hitchhiked. I don’t want to say its completely safe as there are always risks but I have done it. I would recommend going with a couple of people if you can and also for shorter distances. Volunteering on a kibbutz is a really great experience in my opinion. I would recommend it and its a great option for a backpacker. Bear in mind that most ask for a 2 month minimum commitment but it will be a great 2 months for you.

Enjoy Miriam

By: Sabina

Sabina — Sun, 17 Oct 2024 04:09:52 +0000

I love Israel, although I’ve never backpacked through it. I’ve seen tons of people hitchhiking in northern Israel – I think a lot of them were backpackers – and figured it must be a safe thing to do because…there they were. Do you know if it’s safe? Also, I’ve stayed on kibuttzim but never worked on one. I think next time I travel to Israel, I will.

By: Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger — Fri, 01 Oct 2024 06:40:07 +0000

Hello – Yes, the idea of the “land of milk and honey” is a biblical reference. It describes the idea of Israel’s agricultural abundance. Also the idea of the milk showed the whole idea of Israel being the Promised Land. It drew a comparison to the time of when Moses led the Israelites from Egypt (desert) to Israel (land of abundance). You can find out more about this reference in wikipedia if you search Milk and Honey.
Israel is an amazing place – and abundant in so many things. The food here is lovely and all of the produce is grown locally.
On my site I provide a lot of information on other parts of the country too. Take care, Miriam

By: Briana

Briana — Thu, 30 Sep 2024 14:30:08 +0000

I didn’t know that Israel is the land of milk and honey, I wonder why? Can you explain to me further? Oh well, I love to travel and as much as possible I always make my travels as cheap as possible. Thank you for sharing your experience. Another travel that is worth copying.

By: Everywhereist

Everywhereist — Wed, 29 Sep 2024 23:15:17 +0000

I love that you stayed in a Kibbutz! I can’t think of a more wonderful and authentic Israel experience than that! Hope to hear more about that adventure in detail!

By: Natalie LoveYouPlanet

Natalie LoveYouPlanet — Wed, 29 Sep 2024 10:49:08 +0000

I was sure that Israel is expensive for travel) Thanks for new ideas)

By: Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger — Wed, 29 Sep 2024 06:20:58 +0000

Hi Jaime D,
Yes – these responses are quite common when it comes to visiting the Middle East. Like in most places in the world in this day-and-age, security is something you need to be concsious of. I’ve been to Israel a number of times and I think it’s an amazing country – one that you shouldn’t cut out of an itinerary especially on a RTW trip. My travel blog also has a ton of posts on my adventures there so feel free to read away or ask me any questions on this comment area on Two Backpackers.
Enjoy, Miriam

By: Jaime D

Jaime D — Wed, 29 Sep 2024 02:46:44 +0000

This is a great an awesome post! It has gotten me even more excited to visit Israel. Everytime I tell people I will be visiting “The Middle East” while on y RTw trip they just go crazy and think I am going to get killed. I hate that people really don’t know much about that region but what the hear on the news.

Ive done my research but am so glad to read this. I am so excited and I am most def going to be giving back.