Tel Aviv: The Don'ts of Visiting Tel Aviv, Israel

MASSIVE congrats on hitting 1M subs!

I used to live in Israel and you better stay in between the flags. The ocean here is no joke. I’m not kidding. Listen to the warnings.

Spot on list. Would add: Don’t try to take public transportation between sundown Friday and sundown Saturday. It’s not running. True for the entire country

Nice job dropping this on Yom Kippur. I hope you have more video's on Israel as that's at the top of my list. One of by best mates was born in Tel Aviv and had dual citizenship with the US. Funny story, after graduating from USMC boot, he took his leave to visit his mom who was still living in Tel Aviv; he'd had time built up as he was prior US Army service. Anyway, upon checking into the country, he was "arrested" for failing to show for his compulsory military service to the IDF. Fortunately, we have a reciprocity so since he was already serving in the US military, he was given the special dispensation and released a few hours later! May those who are Jewish have an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur. G'mar chatima tovah.

Firstly, a belated but nonetheless massive congratulations to you and the Wolters clan for 1 million subs! So, so well deserved, you've been by far my favourite YouTube travel channel for goodness knows how many years and I appreciate you all <3 I visited Tel Aviv for my first work trip abroad last year, and would say the security when you're returning from there can get quite intense, so I'd advise being prepared for that. Other than that, I had a brilliant time taking in the cuisine and business culture, and would absolutely go back again whether for business or leisure!

I just visited Israel in June. One of my best trips ever! So much amazing stuff to see. The Dead Sea was great, Jaffa was amazing, driving around the country side, and then walking through Tel Aviv at night. I am a very confident driver, but the driving in Israel (specifically in the cities) is WILD. As you go out into the countryside it’s fine.

I lived in Israel for a few years and I think Tel Aviv is an amazing city and tourist destination. Few don'ts from me: 1. Try to avoid places popular among locals on Friday - it is crazy day in Israel. As a tourist you can go to all these restraunsts or beaches any day of the week - use it. 2. As Mark mentioned, driving is not pleasant there. Driving and parking are complicated in Israel and especially in Tel Aviv (rush hours and Fridays are the worst) - traffic there is as heavy and as crazy as on Manhattan (or even worse). Avoid driving in Tel Aviv if you can. Rent the car to see the North of the country or Negev desert, but Tel Aviv is the place where walking is the best way to travel. 3. Unless you have a lot of time, don't try to find something interesting in the cities around Tel Aviv (Bat Yam, Holon, Ramat Gan, etc.). They are more like a resedential neighbourhoods - I lived in Holon, it is a nice city, it has everything you need to live there, but tourists are unlikely to have there a lot of fun. But some cities a bit more far (Netanya, Haifa, etc.) from Tel Aviv are worth visiting. 4. Don't expect that the food will be very tasty unless it is Israeli or other middle-eastern cousine. There are nice restraunts of all kinds in Israel, but especially in the tourist areas, stick to the local cousine and most likely you won't be disappointed, while attempt to find a good steak or, let's say, ramen may not be very successful.

I'm so happy you were here!!!!!

Congratulations on a million subs! It's a great channel and y'all deserve it.🎉🎆👏

Awesome video man! Always love your content 😁👌

So many tips . Traveling for 4 years I always see what Mark says first. Saved me so may times. Cheers Mark!

Congratulations on your 1 million milestone! This one was heartwarming to watch. I lived in Tel Aviv for almost one year, more than thirty years ago, and it's fascinating to see how much the city has grown since then. When it comes to food, I still remember, and miss, felafels and the yemenite specialities.

Thanks for mentioning Tel Aviv as a base to explore the rest of Israel.

Israel is very safe. The beaches are stunning, quite a bit like California. The weather is fantastic this time of year, and the food is great and flavorful. Israel has mandatory military service, so the soldiers that you see in the streets are just on their way to/from service, but they're off duty. And they are very friendly. Israelis speak good English. Public transport is super efficient and cheap in Israel. Do use it. When you come from the airport by train to Tel Aviv, better not get off at the HaHagannah central station but at one of the next stations. The central station is not that central and is not the best part of town.

Tel Aviv is one of the coolest places I’ve visited, along with Jaffa. Cool vibe, good food, just beautiful.

I am from India. I want to go there that's why I am watching your videos. Thanks buddy 👍✌️

Thanks a MILLION for all your travel tips!

Don't forget the buses may not run on Saturdays (Shabbat) if you are relying on them, but Shabbat is a such a great day everyone greats each other and it is the only day off for many people as Israel runs on a 6 day work week. I have not been to Tel Aviv in years but it seemed like there was more open there than in other towns. Some places shut down completely on Saturdays.

I was in Israel in August absolutely beautiful place to visit!! Old jaffa and the markets are a must!!

Hey tnx. nice useful video! Tiny correction : the name if the southern city with the airport is not pronounced Elyat. More like Ey-lat. 🙂