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TRAVEL TIPS AND USEFUL INFORMATION MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES Israel, Jordan, Egypt

TRAVEL TIPS AND USEFUL INFORMATION MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES Israel, Jordan, Egypt. THIS PRESENTATION RUNS AUTOMATICALLY. Money. Dollars are accepted everywhere Take some $1 bills. Always carry small coins in local currency. Money. Use ATMs Pin must be 4 digits Change it and

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TRAVEL TIPS AND USEFUL INFORMATION MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES Israel, Jordan, Egypt

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  1. TRAVEL TIPS AND USEFUL INFORMATION MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES Israel, Jordan, Egypt THIS PRESENTATION RUNS AUTOMATICALLY

  2. Money • Dollars are accepted everywhere • Take some $1 bills. • Always carry small coins in local currency.

  3. Money • Use ATMs • Pin must be 4 digits • Change it and try it out before leaving on the trip. • Check with your bank before departure re: ATM status in destination country

  4. Luggage • One carry-on • One suitcase • Can also carry • purse, laptop, etc.

  5. What to Wear • Plan for variations in weather warm/cold/rain • Bring casual clothing, underwear, nighties, sweater/light jacket, rain poncho • Think layers • Think washable, wrinkle-free, cool and compact. • MINIMUM jewelry. • Comfortable shoes are a MUST! (lots of uneven walkways)

  6. What to Wear The climate is Mediterranean similar to the climate in California Wear layers Take comfortable shoes

  7. Things To Take • Plan for medication, health and hygiene needs. • (You may not be able to run out and buy what you need) • Take copies of prescriptions with you

  8. Things To Take • Toiletries in small containers—just the amount needed. • Take disposable items that can be tossed when you are finished

  9. Packing HEALTH ITEMS • vitamins • aspirin • medications • extra pair of glasses • contact lens stuff • laxative • diarrhea needs • decongestant

  10. Packing • Make a list of luggage contents and approximate value in case you have to fill out a baggage claim form. • Practice Pack! Lay out everything and start packing by priority. (Write it down; then pare it down!)

  11. Packing Don’t Forget Your Bible !

  12. Packing – Consider the following • camera • Film – memory sticks • umbrella • voltage adaptor • outlet adaptor • watch • other books • small binoculars • small sewing kit • plastic folding cup • wash cloth • mirror • shower cap • small scissors • travel alarm • curling iron • travel iron

  13. Valuables Safety Take a money pouch worn UNDER your clothes. Keep everything you can’t afford to lose in it: passport, credit card, ATM card, drivers license, money, etc.

  14. Personal Safety Adventuring on your own? Do it in groups of at least 3 or 4 persons

  15. Valuables Safety Make photo copies of your passport photo page, your credit card, your driver’s license, your ATM card, and medical cards. Give one set to a trusted traveling partner and put a set in your luggage when you are able to lock it.

  16. Airport Arrival It will be necessary for you to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance of your scheduled departure.

  17. Airport Security Reminders • No valuables in your checked baggage. • No single bag may weigh more than 50lbs. • Items over your allowance could be charged as excess baggage. • Label your bags with your name and destination address on the free baggage labels at the airport. • Put your name and home address inside each bag. • Remove tags and labels from previous flights. • Make sure there are no loose straps or other items hanging from the bag.

  18. Airport Security Reminders • No sharp objects in your hand baggage. • Take medication, important documents, valuable items and cash in your hand baggage. • Find out about the latest restrictions for hand baggage

  19. Airport Security Reminders • After check in, go immediately thru security. …allow extra time. • You must be at gate on time or you may not be allowed to fly. • Remove your laptop for separate screening. • Your hand baggage will be checked by security staff using x-ray machinery. Film material over 1000ASA/31 DIN should be removed and offered for screening separately. • Do not carry packages for other people.

  20. Airport Security Reminders • You may lock your bags only with TSA approved locks. • In some instances you may be required to identify or claim your baggage, for security or local customs reasons, at the connecting point.

  21. More Questions? International Christian Journeys CALL (866) GO2-HOLY(land) (866) 462-4659

  22. HAVE A GREAT TRIP! END OF PRESENTATION

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