Backpacking Across Israel 3 Donate Your Time

There are so many unique opportunities in Israel to donate your time in exchange for accommodation and/or food. Israel is a country wealthy in agriculture and tourism. I’ve heard stories of many of my fellow travelers finding opportunities to help out on farms, homes and even wineries.
The best part of this is that you don’t just get a place to lay your head; you also get to meet some new people who can tell you what living in Israel is all about. Priceless.

Go Communal in a Kibbutz
Kibbutz living is the ultimate backpacking experience in my opinion. I was fortunate enough to volunteer on a kibbutz (Kibbutz Ketura in Southern Israel) for nearly three months.
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Miriam

Backpacking Across Israel 2 Hostel It!

Hostel It!
Hostels and backpacking go hand-in-hand but I bring this up because I’ve stayed at some of the nicest and most unique hostels in this great land.
On one of my first trips to Israel, I have fond memories of touring around the country and hopping from hostel to hostel. No dingy and uncomfortable accommodation for me here – it was sea views and great Israeli breakfasts.
For the backpacker, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to hostels in this country and all are safe and you’re welcomed with great hospitality.
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Miriam

Backpacking Across Israel

If you are looking for an inexpensive but satisfying backpacking adventure, you should look no further than the land of milk and honey. Israel is a backpackers dream. Not only is there so much to see without having to travel a far distance, you can do it quite cheaply in ways unique to this glorious country.
Throughout the course of my life, Israel has been a place I’ve come back to a number of times. The saying, “when there’s a will there’s a way” can actually be realized here. It always amazes me that such a small country, one that you can drive across in less than 12 hours, attracts so many visitors all year round.
For backpackers, Israel offers many ways to see the sites and experience the environment. You can always stay in one of Israel’s amazing hostels, donate your time or do something unique to Israel by volunteering on a kibbutz. The options truly are endless.
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Miriam

West Papua fighting

West Papua mock fighting 





Video: Janin