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Talk of Israel or Palestine or talk of both countries at the same time and one thing is sure to spring up – religious conflict. This is extremely unfortunate because it blurs what the two countries are all about. They are beautiful, rich with history and full of beautiful and good people. It therefore makes perfect sense to visit the countries for a vacation. It gets even better for cycling enthusiasts as the two countries are awash with cycling routes. There are a few things one should keep in mind though, before visiting either Israel or Palestine. They include the following. Keep off religious arguments Avoid by all means taking sides when in either Israel of Palestine. Politics and religion happen to be extremely delicate if not sensitive issues in these two territories.  Avoid them. Take not sides even when cornered by locals. The best way to keep off arguments is to comment on how little you know about the local politics of the country you are in. Then keep your cha

Nowadays flying has become a common part of life. Whether you are traveling for business , pleasure or a combination of both, taking your bike along can make your trip much more exciting. Riding your bike is one way of getting to know a new place. Traveling on such kind of trips needs earlier planning and research. If you want to save some money when you fly with a bike, the way you package it can be of great help. You can always pack your bike in a clear plastic bag and it has been noted that luggage handlers always treat such much more carefully than if it is packed through other methods. Here are a few reasons why this method of packing is preferable 1) Easy  There are plastic bags specifically designed for this kind of packaging. If you wish, you could make an advanced order for one to use. The best thing is that it is re-usable so you don't have to throw it away once you get to the other side of your destination; no need to start looking for things the last mi