Ever looked all over the place for your
glasses while they rested on your head? Ever feel lost and don't know where to
go? Well many others feel the same way. On this page you'll find all
sorts of maps and guidance on what's out there and and where to
go...
First, the local
neighborhood...
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After Ramat
Aviv is familiar, next in line is the greater Tel Aviv.
TelAvivCity.com Map - A great overview map from telavivcity.com, outlines
neighborhoods and some locations.
eMap - A mapping
and directions site for all of Israel. Start typing the name and it fills it
in for you. Since many names are tranliterations of Hebrew names or words, the
spelling pattern takes some time to learn.
Flash Map - A really
good looking map created in Flash. It's not said, but you need to right click
and select zooming options.
Visit TLV - A beatiful site, that offers information on history, sightseeing,
partying and upcoming events. Currently also features the digital version of
the Tel Aviv-Yafo Centennial Handbook.
Tel Aviv Tourism -
Part of the municipality's website, lists and describes some of the city's
attractions.
Tel Aviv 4 Fun -
Although the design of the site is lacking, the content is well worth it.
Covers the basics, from beaches to clubs to the markets and much more.
Tel Aviv Museums - A
listing of Tel Aviv museums. Keep in mind that Eretz Israel and Pelmach
museums are within walking distance from campus; and that The Diaspora Museum
is located on campus.
At this
point it's time to take the plunge and explore the rest of this wonderful
land...
Israel Ministry of Tourism - Offers information on events and sites in Israel. You
can even browse by either General, Christian or Jewish
interest.
Mini
Israel - Want to do it all in one day? This 15 acre park has over
350 models of many sites from all over Israel.
Camping in Israel - A
list of some campsites in Israel. Camping in Israel is something that everyone
should experience.
Israel National Trail
- A path that runs north-south and lets you see the beauty of the land. Don't
do it all at once.
The are many ways to travel
around the area and the country...
Local buses: The local buses
in the Tel Aviv area are served by the Dan Bus
Lines.
They're
called Dan as Tel Aviv is located in the Gush Dan (Dan Region, as this
is the region that the Hebrew tribe Dan was allocated). Most intracity buses cost
5.30NIS.
Intercity buses: The
intercity buses are served by the Egged Bus
Company . These
leave from the Central Bus Station or the Arlozorov Bus Terminal (both easily
accessible by intracity buses). Always check the schedule in advance; while
the buses to Jerusalem leave every 15 minutes, but the buses to Eilat are
twice a day.
Monit sherut: There are also
privatized 15-person mini-buses that run along some city and most intercity
bus routes. They are a bit cheaper and run regularly on an irregular schedule.
Many of them stop on Namir Road, not far from campus.
A few comments
on using this service. The usual protocol is that you sit down as soon as
possible, as to avoid delaying the ride, and pass your money through the
people seated ahead of you. Your change will be passed back to you in the same
manner. So if someone hands you a bill, they're not a generous individual
trying to help out a needy student.
Also, don't
refer to the plural of this service as "sherutim", as that means rest room or
water closet but rather as "moniot sherut".
Light rail trains: Another
option is the Israel
Railways train.
There is a "Tel Aviv University" stop, about 10 minutes from school. This
train is very comfortable and runs North-South through the
country.
Discounted fares: For the buses and
train, there are discounted multi-ride tickets and passes available. Also, a
StuDan card can be obtained from the Mitchell student center for
discounts on the Dan Lines. The StuDan card offers a 549NIS pass (instead of 980NIS) for the local
buses for the duration of one semester.
Alright, comfort within an area
is one thing, but finding those hard to find items is still a challenge. In
this experimental section, an attempt to collect information on locations
where hard-to-find items can be found. For example, remember how hard it was
to find those darn boxes when you were moving? If only someone told you that
ACE sells them or that movers might sell them without using their services. So
if you found something that took a while finding or if you are taking a while
finding something. Post it here by clicking
here
