2012 Travel Writing Competition Entry Making the Desert Bloomby Lisa Blake, USA Upon first encounter, the Arava Desert, located between the Dead and Red Sea and on the border of Jordan and Israel, appears to offer little other than sand. So it’s surprising that this arid desert, which receives summertime temperatures in excess of 120° […]
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Coordinated by the American Association for Palestinian Equal Rights Foundation (AAPAR) For more information or to book a speaking engagement contact:speakers@aaper.org or Tel: (202) 683-8438 Download Flyer These two social entrepreneurs, a Palestinian and an Israeli, are veteran political activists and work in the alternative tourism sector. They will present an overview of their cooperation […]
The article below emphasizes the defacto annexation by the State of Israel of yet more land that the Palestinians have not ceded. It’s interesting to note that nowhere in this article does Rosenblum explain that the tourist site in question remains under Israeli military Occupation, and claimed by Palestinian Authority. She does mention that it […]
Fred Schlomka August 2008As the eyes of the world are on the Liberty Ships approaching Gaza, a massive segregated road project in the Greater Jerusalem area is quietly approaching completion. Israel is about to unveil the realization of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s dream of Palestinian ‘transportational contiguity’, in lieu of contiguous territory. Route 1, […]
2012 Travel Writing Competition Entry Green Olive Treesby Fumi Kobayashi, Japan Coercive and selfish country who is indifferent to people’s sufferings unless they are Jews. This was my view on Israel before the trip. Having closely researched decades of peace process between Israel and Palestine at college, I realized that the Israeli government had little intention […]
2012 Travel Writing Competition Entry 2nd Place – $50 prize From the judge, Sarah Irving.Amira gave a great balance of the personal and political, portraying the trauma and indignity of checkpoints, and their impacts on Palestinian education, health and economy. With her emphasis on ‘waiting’, Amira gave a real feeling of anticipation and the suspension of normal rights and expectations […]
Desert Hike Adventure 3-Day Desert Experience 10 km Hike Daily Make a Reservation Ask a Question Begins every Thursday Length of Tour: 3 Days/2 Nights Jerusalem Departure: YMCA, King David Street – (map) Bethlehem Departure: Manger Square, Bethlehem – (map) Tel Aviv Departure: Hayarkon 48 Hostel – (map) Return: Bethlehem/Jerusalem Cost: $575 per person […]
Jerusalem to Jericho Hiking Tour via Wadi Qelt Tour Highlights Scenery: Walk through one of the most scenic valleys in the world. Spiritual: Visit the spiritual hide-outs of monks through the centuries. Social: Learn about the social realities of the land. Swimming: Swim in clean, flowing waters. History: Connect to the land’s incredible history and […]
Yamen Elabed has been guiding for Green Olive Tours since 2007 and became a full Partner of the Green Olive Collective in 2009. In addition to guiding, Yamen helps develop and improve tours, trains and manages the organisation’s West Bank tour guides. His work in the tourism sector grew out of his interest in Bansky […]
Jerusalem Hotel Cafe is on Antara Ben Shadad Street, only 7 minutes walking from Damascus Gate. Directions: Arrive to Damascus gate. Head north on Nablus Road. After 5 minutes, you’ll arrive to the first left turn on Nablus road, take left and the Jerusalem Hotel cafe would be on your right. Map of Jerusalem Hotel […]
These tours illuminate the relationships between the ancient and the modern layers of the city, the sacred and the profane, and the impact of the conquests and developments in the modern age. You’ll visit religious sites, and also learn about the cultural and political dynamics in the holy city. Expect to be moved, shocked, and […]
