Israel

Official Language: Hebrew

Currency: Israeli new shekel 

Electricity: Type C, H and M Sockets & 230 Voltage

Popular Areas: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa

Pro Tip: Research the history & culture of Israel before going including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, religious customs (Jewish/Muslim/Christian), and the Holocaust.

Jerusalem

Things to do: Visit the Western Wall & explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre 

Food to try: Shawarma, hummus, & Jerusalem bagels

West Bank & Gaza

Things to do: Float in the Dead Sea & visit Bethlehem 

Food to try: Kebab, falafel, & knafeh