Jerusalem is not the sort of place that sits still. Even during lockdown, the unique blend of people, cultures and politics means that there is always something completely astonishing happening on the streets or in the news. Below are a few things that I have observed or found interesting over the past week: Orthodox … Continue reading A week is a long time in Jerusalem
It is hiking season in Palestine and having missed the Spring season due to lockdown, we are currently maxing out on opportunities to get outdoors at the moment. There are many beautiful walks to be done across Israel and Palestine. Anyone unsure where to start should check out the Walking Palestine guidebook which you can … Continue reading The Shrinking Outdoors
Battir might be one of the only places in the world where there really are eight days in a week. There are eight main families that own the agricultural land here and our knowledgeable local guide Hassan tells us that ‘everything in Battir is divided into eight’. Battir is a small Palestinian village, just a … Continue reading Eight Days a Week
East Jerusalem Diaries 