Something that many foreign visitors remark upon when they visit Palestine is the welcoming spirit they encounter among local people. Palestinians are extremely friendly to international visitors, and experiencing Palestinian hospitality is often something of a highlight for people travelling to the region. Inge, a volunteer at the Palestinian Center in Hebron was immediately struck by the friendliness of local people. He says “despite the Read More …
The Olive Harvest in the West Bank, Palestine: An important staple in the Palestinian diet, the olive harvest is an ancient Palestinian ritual, which marks the changing of the seasons around October and November. It is also often an important time for families, with younger generations often returning from cities to their family homes to help pick olives. People often take breaks from school and work Read More …
Experience as a Woman Visiting Palestine: While there are more general concerns about the safety of a visit to Palestine, such as the political situation, solo women travellers may have more specific safety concerns about travelling around Palestine on their own, as they may be a target for gender-based violence (as they are in many other countries). While you will certainly attract much more attention being Read More …
