Tag: palestine

Three Days in Jerusalem

I did not grow up in a household that followed any of the Abrahamic religions, but even a non-believer could feel the spirituality and history that Jerusalem holds. Overwhelmed by the sheer size of the city and the number of ancient sights to behold, I split up my three days in the City of Gold […]

Into Israel and Palestine

The owner of the guesthouse I stayed at in Amman advised me that I factor in an extra hour or two when planning my trip across the border to the West Bank. Not for potential traffic, but for any unexpectedness when dealing with customs and security in this highly contentious part of the world. When I arrived […]