What to bring from Israel?

In fact, tell what to bring fromIsrael, you can very long: despite the more than modest size of the country, the list of souvenirs will be very long. But conventionally, all souvenirs from Israel (and any other country) can be divided into two categories: edible and inedible. What to bring from Israel lovers of gastronomic joys?

In Israel, you probably will be offered to try hummus - a snack of chickpeas. He does not like everyone, but if you like hummus, boldly bring home several packages. You need to buy hummus just before you leave, it is much better not to take: alas, this product is not stored for a long time. There is hummus best with pita - hollow inside a cake. Another popular dish in Israel, falafel, is also made from chickpeas.

You can also bring grape juice from Israel andwine, olive oil, Arabic sweets (for example, halva), spices, tehinu (sesame paste), coffee with cardamom. Chocolate lovers can turn their attention to confectionery Elite (the famous in Israel "chocolate with a cow"). By the way, if you are in the city of Nazareth (Nazareth), you can visit the factory, where Elite products are produced, it is the biggest confectionery factory in the whole Middle East.

Many are sold in Israel religious symbols, and different denominations. You can bring the Star of David or the menorah, and you can choose your choice on the cross, consecrated in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Also, tubes with holy ground and holy water are sold. You can bring more amulet called hamsa, representing a hand with an eye in the middle (instead of an eye there may be a fish or the Star of David). It is believed that hamsa protects from the evil eye (and believe in this and the Jews and Muslims).

By the way, if you are going to bring some jewelry from Israel (not necessarily with religious symbols), it's better to choose silver ones: Israel is considered one of the leaders in the field of silver processing. Even in Israel you can buy diamonds for moreat a lower price than in Europe: although diamonds are not mined here, Israel is one of the world's largest centers for trade in diamonds and diamonds.

Even in Israel you can buy very beautiful jewelry, it is sold literally at every corner notonly in specialized stores, but also in small souvenir shops. In general, in souvenir shops and in Arab bazaars, you can bring a lot of different souvenirs: from candles and ceramics to hookahs and glass products.

You can buy clothes from clothes colorful trousers made of light fabric or loincloth with coins Is if you need things "with ethniccolor. " Even in Israel, Crocs shoes are very popular. "Crocs" are made of special polymer material, such shoes are light, comfortable and durable. This brand is not Israeli, but the Israelis love it very much.

Please note, if you want to buy a souvenir in the Arab market, you will have to bargain loudly, long and emotionally. Having bought something from an Arabian merchant in the originalthe price offered to them, you not only overpay for a souvenir exorbitantly, but also mortally offend the seller. So if you do not like to bargain - buy souvenirs in more "civilized" places.

Women will surely appreciate cosmetics with minerals of the Dead Sea. It can be bought not only in the immediateproximity to the Dead Sea, but practically throughout Israel. If you have the opportunity, we advise you not to buy cosmetics at once, but compare prices in several shops: the price for the same brand may vary. By the way, one of the most popular Israeli cosmetic brands - Ahava, but there are other brands.

Deciding what to bring from Israel, the main thing is to control yourself well, otherwise the suitcase might not close, and if it is closed, the airport will have to pay extra for the preponderance. And all because at the sight of souvenirs that are sold in this country, just eyes run up, and I want to buy everything at once.