Tourists, international volunteers, interns, students, and visitors have many questions about the safety and logistics of travelling from Israel to the West Bank. For example – how can you get there and what kind of transport is available? Generally speaking, there is no direct public transport available from Tel-Aviv to the West Bank. First, you will need to travel to Jerusalem, and then from Jerusalem Read More …
Category: Travel Around Palestine
Visiting Battir in Palestine
Battir is a Palestinian village of the western countryside of Bethlehem villages, characterized by nature and traditional vegetable gardens. Battir located to the south-west of Jerusalem, located about 8 km west of Bethlehem. The village has been listed in the World Heritage in 2014, and its name means the house of birds. The village has been visited by hundreds of domestic and foreign tourists to Read More …
How I can reach Nablus?
For those who are unaware, Nablus is a Palestinian city located in the northern West Bank and is well worth your visit. It is 30 miles (49km) north of Jerusalem. Nablus’s location is very important because it has connected trade routes throughout history. The city is inhabited by more than 126,000 people, while the combined population of the city and its 56 surrounding villages is Read More …