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*christine*
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Posted : May 30, 2004 11:03
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Here is a question that I am hoping maybe someone can answer for me...I am looking to come out to Israel in the next month or so ....when looking for travel info on the US gov's site, it said that they are very suspicious of US women traveling alone to Israel & normally stop them and search them...of course I won't be caring anything illegal, it just worries me that I would be stopped at all... also it mentions they take laptops and sometime return them damaged or not at all...has anyone else has had any problems like this? Any other travel recommendations would be much appreciated. I can't wait to visit!
Much love,
*christine
ps. I am not worried about the vacation itself, just the arrival....i won't be staying in the thick of things...but down south (working on some music with some friends & hopefully playing a few parties) |
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TiMMY
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Posted : May 30, 2004 11:18
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Not sure about the laptops, but what you heard is true.
If you encounter any problems, ask for the name of the person who is stopping you, and then ask to talk to his supervisor.
Maybe it can help. |
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Jason (LyTe)
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Posted : May 30, 2004 11:32
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Just be cool and answer their questions straight. it might help to have someone wait for you at the terminal to greet you. come in alone and you're twice as suspicious. do you have any relatives in israel? if so, have them meet you at the airport. make sure you have all your papers in order, your visa, your passport etc. don't pack anything that might raise suspicion, certainly not in your handbag.
as timmy here said, if someone stops you, ask for his supervisor, preferably someone who speaks english well.
 "We Do Not Allways See Things As They Are. We See Things As We Are" -Ancient Chinese Proverb
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*christine*
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Posted : May 30, 2004 12:32
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Thanks for the quick reply guys!
I don't have any relatives, but I do have some friends that can meet me at the airport. Once more thing....You said to answer questions straight...since I am coming to make music and dj, I am wondering if I should mention this...do they frown upon dj's as much as they do here in the states? Hmmmm so many things to worry about! I guess I could just say I am away on holiday visiting some friends, but I have a feeling they might want more, not to mention, I will be bringing along my cd flight case & headphones, which will give away the dj part...also I checked into getting a visa and they don't issue them prior to the visit, but at the time of the visit upon your arrival in israel.
thanks again! |
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kukan-dub-lagan/ItaiTaiko
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Posted : May 30, 2004 13:34
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just say that you come to holiday-be cool & enjoy.
no worry need --- it is a regular country as everywhere...just relax.no body can tell for what you come-you know that better than everyone.don't say that you come to play because you need for that paper for work and you don't have it.
cheers
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nishva
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Posted : May 30, 2004 16:27
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just tell the truth, that you are coming to israel to take drugs & play trance music...
they wont give you any hard time  |
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Fatali
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Posted : May 30, 2004 16:48
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yo ,it's easy,just tell them that u are on vacation,and u coming to visit few freinds and travel,they might ask u how do u know these freinds.,
about the cd case and headphones.u can tell them that u like music bla bla bla ,they wont make any problems to u
im sure that u wont have any problems , just remember,dont mention anything related that u might gonna play here!!!
anyways,im sure u gonna have lots of fun
oh ! u can take your laptop,no problems
just take him with a proper bag.
booom
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kukan-dub-lagan/ItaiTaiko
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Posted : May 31, 2004 00:59
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you can pm me a picture and i will help you in the airport 
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*christine*
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Posted : May 31, 2004 01:02
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kukan-dub-lagan/ItaiTaiko
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Posted : May 31, 2004 12:26
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good luck with that
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Candy
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Posted : Jun 1, 2004 06:57
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Would help if you had some extra money and pay for a VIP entrance. This way they don't really bug you. Majority is never right!
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Surrender
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Posted : Jun 2, 2004 01:02
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hehehe christine, gonna spin some heads in the airpot eh? they might strip search you, ready for that? 
have fun in israel, you will not have any problems what so ever...
"On the other hand, you have different fingers."
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TrancEisT
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Posted : Jun 5, 2004 18:02
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On 2004-05-30 16:27, nishva wrote:
just tell the truth, that you are coming to israel to take drugs & play trance music...
they wont give you any hard time
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haha.
don't worry, this isn't "bankok hilton"
i don't think you should ave any problems...
just put on a gurmet and gucci sunglasses and say alot of yalla and your in as easy as 1 2 3
HAHAH
don't worry girl, welcome to the sunny side of the world. have fun!
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TweekerD
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Posted : Jun 7, 2004 17:44
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Don't worry a bit.....I'm actually more afraid of being searched in a US airport from stories I hear from people....
The people here are nice and not likely to give you any trouble if you don't look like a threat. Maybe you'll get some customs check but that's about it, and small chance of that.
Have fun and maybe we'll get to see ya play
Bom
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wavelab
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Posted : Jun 15, 2004 20:08
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jast dont say you hold any bombs in your CD case 
The future. What future ? There won't be a future unless you ... dance ... |
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