Tel Aviv, Israel Plus how to rent an apartment abroad, transfer smootly, carry a pen

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Today’s Destination is: Tel Aviv, Israel

Today’s Misstep- Missing a smooth transfer from one transportation mode to another

Travel Advice: Carry a pen

FAQ: One of our Facebook group members asked for locations where she could live for 3-9 months in 2025. She wants tips on renting her condo, renting abroad past the AirBNB. She says she is open to anywhere, walkability, airport nearby, public transportation, and pools for swimming are her priorities. Can I help her?

Yes. Those are some great questions. First, where could you live? Next, rent the condo and then rent something for yourself abroad.

Living-Pick the area you like based on your tastes. I’d select Southeast Asia now because it is reasonably priced and relatively safe, and many English-speaking people live there.

Renting your condo- Finding the right person could be a lot of work. So ask your friends first. Who needs space for up to a year? Work out an arrangement to be away for that period and make a contract, even if it’s a friend. Tell as many people in advance as possible so they can spread the word.

Renting abroad- ideally, you could do a house swap. However, that may be difficult. You could also be a pet sitter or house sitter. Line up yourself for one of these options now if you can. You may look into sabbaticalhomes.com

https://www.sabbaticalhomes.com/pricing

Today’s destination: Israel (split into three parts, Jerusalem, Dead Sea/ Masada, and Tel Aviv. This is part 3 of three.

You will likely arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, which is very modern. It’s easy to get around Tel Aviv by train, tram, or bus. I stayed in Jerusalem for my first 5 days in Israel and explored the coastal regions.

https://www.iaa.gov.il/en/

https://israelscaventures.com/2020/08/13/

The next day I went to Cesearia, on the water, a national park.

https://en.parks.org.il/reserve-park/caesarea-national-park/

https://www.padi.com/dive-center/israel/old-caesarea-diving-center/

https://shalomisraeltours.com/diving-caesarea-dive-youve/

Another outing in Tel Aviv was a peaceful protest in Pardes Hana that I attended with kids and dogs in front of the town’s municipal building.

Today’s Misstep- Missing a smooth transfer from one transportation mode to another

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/jun/08/tel-avivs-central-bus-station-theres-a-society-inside-the-building

Today’s Travel Advice- Carry a pen

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