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1). Athens could be the best vacation you'll ever take! Quick Tips/Suggestions: If you're going to enjoy yourself in Athens, you better get in shape and bring comfortable walking shoes and plenty of water. Most of the famous sites in the city require either walking uphill, or walking along a stony path. And beware of the marble stairs, wherever you go: they are dreadfully slippery! 2). Israel - The Pressures of Life It's a trait that makes this present generation of Israelis one of the best-looking on the planet. Asian features combine with European physiques and produce tall, strong young guys and women who turn a hundred heads every time they walk down the street. But what's more noteworthy is the melting-pot of traditions that this marriage of... 3). Israeli Food Guide Each Friday night the streets of the towns and cities fall silent as Israelis go to eat the Shabbat meal with their families. Then on each festival they’re obliged to go home and gorge at their mothers’ table again. What they eat varies a great deal as Israelis come from all corners of the planet and the food ranges from Polish soups to Yemenite br... 4). Jerusalem in just 3 days How to Get Around: The best way to see the Old City of Jerusalem is by walking the narrow, ancient alleyways that twist and turns like a maze. Parts of the Old City like the Shouk (market) where the hustle and bustle crushes around you amid the presence of the past is pedestrianised. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher ... 5). Meet the Israelis They speak Hebrew which is a peculiar, throaty language that takes ages to learn. Once you take hold of of basic communication you'll find out that they typically only talk about money and food anyway. Although they can appear rude, at heart they're very kind and friendly. Israelis are tribal so if you're on the outside they seem quite unfriendly. ... 6). Tel Aviv Tel Aviv is, without doubt, one of my favourite cities in the world. It's that Tel Aviv has character and the will to live. Everywhere you look you find people getting by somehow and the compassion of the place is infectious; Israelis here come in a million shades and the stories are as thick as the hummus stuffed onto your pitta at t...