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j rad jared Post Count: 1 Msg: #1 1019 days ago, February 9th 2007 | Hello all - | I am a Junior in college in Connecticut, USA, and am looking for some suggestions on travel. It's a dream of mine to be able to travel to other countries, just to explore and view the different cultures around the world. The problem is, I have very little money. One of those "RTW" trips I see a lot on here isn't feasible for me, because of the money situation, and because of school. But, I would like to get started by visiting a couple adjacent places, since it would obviously be cheaper. I have a list of places I want to travel to, but definitely #1 on my list is Israel. So many different places/things to see there, and I hear nothing but good responses from those who have traveled there. So pretty much, I am asking for any suggestions/tips on how to travel to the middle east on a very limited budget. Obviously there's no real way of getting around the airfare, so I take that into account, but after that - any tips are appreciated. I would stay in Hostels, since they are much cheaper, but does anyone have any tips on these in Israel, or any good ones to stay at? Also, I would like to visit Egypt for a day or two, which I hear can be done by Bus. I assume this can't cost too much? I would also like to visit Cyprus - any tips on getting there cheap? Any other places nearby that you would recommend would be appreciated as well. Sorry if this post got long ;) But yeah, any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.  Lauralee Laura Post Count: 138 Msg: #2 1013 days ago, February 15th 2007 | If you really want to travel, I would suggest attempting to combine school with travel and perhaps do a term abroad. If you have a student loan, they might have a category for abroad travel and give you more money. Also check into your school for travel grants/scholarships, those always help. | If you live in your hometown, I'd suggest living with your parents (if possible) to save on rent. Other than that, work your ass off during the summer to save up and travel the following summer. Lonely Planet is a good guidebook. Check if they have a "shoestring" edition for where you want to go. They're pretty good for spendthrift people.  Mongie Nicole Mongeon Post Count: 3 Msg: #3 1009 days ago, February 18th 2007 | Ditto to all of the above. I'm studying abroad right now and I'm almost out of money...I don't recommend relying on your school to get you your loan refunds on time. But there was no other way, I decided to go on this semester abroad last-minute. If I had done the planning, I would have saved up LOTS more than I had. But so it goes! Anyway, if you don't anticipate being able to work your butt off before this trip, take out more loan money than you need and get your school to refund it to you. I know, I know, it's a pain in the butt, but it's better to be safe than sorry. I'm hurtin' in London right now. Good luck...and have fun in Israel :) | alonros alon Post Count: 9 Msg: #4 945 days ago, April 23rd 2007 | Hi | Here is a link for hostels in Israel (and other places): www.hostels.com/en/il.html Here is a link with some information about traveling to Cairo form Tel Aviv or Jerusalem by bus: sela-v.com/middle-east/egypt.html However, I think it doesnt make sense to go to Egypt for only a day or two. Good Luck [Edited: 18:50 - alon ]  AndromedaTour Tour Guide Post Count: 2 Msg: #5 926 days ago, May 12th 2007 | dont know about the flight tickets but travelling in Cappadocia would be really cheap for u. Like u pay 10$ for pension and 35$ dollars for a daily tour.... | jasonkester Jason Kester Post Count: 4 Msg: #6 887 days ago, June 21st 2007 | Two quick pieces of advice. First off, don't bother with a RTW ticket. Pick a continent and buy a one way ticket. Cairo, Cape Town, and Bangkok are good places to start. Save as much as you can and live cheap. If you've flown to any of those places I mention, you'll be able to get by on $10 a day without too much trouble. And you'll have to travel a long way before you get anywhere expensive. | Second, Flip your itinerary around so that you do Israel LAST. None of the good places in the Mideast will let you into their country if you have any evidence in your passport of having been to "Occupied Palestine". Trust me, you don't want to miss Syria! Jason Kester --- <snip> [Edited: 12:43 - Jo Trouble - link removed] Number of Users: 6 | Number of Posts: 6 | ||||||||||||||
