There is no doubt that every country is different. Even those located in the same region with similar lifestyles, histories, languages, or religions are still unique in their own way. European countries for example each differ from one another. Germans, for example, are well known for being an industrious people while Italians are known for a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle valuing hospitality and personal relationships. Palestinian Read More …
What is the West Bank? The West Bank or as it’s known in Arabic (Al-Defah Al-Garbiea) is a geopolitical area located in historical Palestine. It is called the West Bank because it lies west of the Jordan River. The area of the West Bank constitutes approximately 21% of the total area of Mandate of Palestine (from the river to the sea) – about 5,860 km2. Read More …
If you are considering coming to Palestine to volunteer, intern, visit, and/or learn Arabic, you may have some anxieties about the infrastructure: How will I travel around? Will my mobile phone work? In fact, visitors to Palestine may be surprised to encounter modern buildings, the bright lights of giant advertising screens, and see local people driving new cars and using the latest smartphones. Of course, Read More …
