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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by batterseaboys on Mar 8, 2017 7:48:58 GMT 1, Its all State sponsored proper gander
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Viking Surfer on Mar 8, 2017 8:20:03 GMT 1, Just been speaking to the wife about this, and we are thinking of doing a 5 day trip, maybe a Friday to tuesday. been on our little list of places to see for a long time, but its a big world, and this maybe giving us the nudge we need. Looking perhaps at staying in Bethlehem, and doing a bit of travelling around during our time. Will try to reserve the walled-in, but unlikely we'd get Any advice? anyone else going? Cheers
Make sure you go to the Dead Sea. One of the coolest things I did over there.
You get to lob mud at your wife too.
Just been speaking to the wife about this, and we are thinking of doing a 5 day trip, maybe a Friday to tuesday. been on our little list of places to see for a long time, but its a big world, and this maybe giving us the nudge we need. Looking perhaps at staying in Bethlehem, and doing a bit of travelling around during our time. Will try to reserve the walled-in, but unlikely we'd get Any advice? anyone else going? Cheers Make sure you go to the Dead Sea. One of the coolest things I did over there. You get to lob mud at your wife too. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Guaanie on Mar 8, 2017 8:54:50 GMT 1, Just been speaking to the wife about this, and we are thinking of doing a 5 day trip, maybe a Friday to tuesday. been on our little list of places to see for a long time, but its a big world, and this maybe giving us the nudge we need. Looking perhaps at staying in Bethlehem, and doing a bit of travelling around during our time. Will try to reserve the walled-in, but unlikely we'd get Any advice? anyone else going? Cheers Make sure you go to the Dead Sea. One of the coolest things I did over there. You get to lob mud at your wife too.
Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water!
Just been speaking to the wife about this, and we are thinking of doing a 5 day trip, maybe a Friday to tuesday. been on our little list of places to see for a long time, but its a big world, and this maybe giving us the nudge we need. Looking perhaps at staying in Bethlehem, and doing a bit of travelling around during our time. Will try to reserve the walled-in, but unlikely we'd get Any advice? anyone else going? Cheers Make sure you go to the Dead Sea. One of the coolest things I did over there. You get to lob mud at your wife too. Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dungle on Mar 8, 2017 8:55:19 GMT 1, Seeing as the hotel bookings aren't open yet, there isn't a huge amount to discuss yet! I will have a crack at booking when it opens and will head out there with the missus. But no doubt booking will be nigh in impossible.
Seeing as the hotel bookings aren't open yet, there isn't a huge amount to discuss yet! I will have a crack at booking when it opens and will head out there with the missus. But no doubt booking will be nigh in impossible.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Guaanie on Mar 8, 2017 9:16:42 GMT 1, To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality.
In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer.
Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles!
Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem.
You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do.
After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story.
Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone.
To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality.
In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer.
Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles!
Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem.
You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do.
After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story.
Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by medichead on Mar 8, 2017 10:37:40 GMT 1, To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality. In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer. Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles! Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem. You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do. After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story. Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone.
Thank you for sharing that! If I end up scoring a reservation at the WOH / get some appropriate time off work then might need to get some recommendations from you.
To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality. In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer. Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles! Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem. You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do. After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story. Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone. Thank you for sharing that! If I end up scoring a reservation at the WOH / get some appropriate time off work then might need to get some recommendations from you. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Guaanie on Mar 8, 2017 10:51:03 GMT 1, To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality. In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer. Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles! Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem. You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do. After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story. Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone. Thank you for sharing that! If I end up scoring a reservation at the WOH / get some appropriate time off work then might need to get some recommendations from you.
To anyone going, I'd like to reassure people that the West Bank was one of my favourite places I have been. Despite the poverty and stories you will hear, I felt super-safe and the people there are just absolutely lovely and we were shown the greatest hospitality. In 2012 I flew into Israel and then went on to the West Bank - not before the full-on interrogation at the airport in the UK and in Tel Aviv mind you. Believe me, it was pretty hardcore. Lots of one-on-one questioning and I was singled out for a detailed swab and search (I don't think they like beards...). Nevertheless it was efficient and we got there in one piece. It's surprising how quickly you get used to the airport-style security at shopping malls, bus and train stations - it does make you feel safer. Seeing groups of young Israelis on national service hanging out on public transport carrying guns was pretty odd at first but then you do get used to moving your bags for their automatic rifles! Anyway, we went from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem (worth staying there for a bit for sure) and then took the bus to Bethlehem. You will be shocked at the difference between Israel and the West Bank- the poverty is very apparent. However, we were greeted by a load of taxi drivers looking for fares. We ended up meeting this driver called Yusef and after taking us to the hotel, we agreed to meet the next day. We paid him for the day and he took us around pretty much all the West Bank. It was eye-opening and fascinating to hear his story of 'living under occupation'. He introduced us to some of his friends and it was so interesting to hear their stories. Anyway - I fully recommend doing that to get a flavour of what it's really like. You will be shocked and you will see some horrific sights but it is something I personally believe people should do. After staying in and around the West Bank, we went back into Israel and stayed in Haifa. This is a very beautiful coastal city and throughly recommend it. The people there are very multi-cultural and open which was very nice to experience to get the other side of the story. Anyway - to sum it up. It was scary, beautiful, strange and safe. An odd combination of experiences but certainly one I would recommend to anyone. Thank you for sharing that! If I end up scoring a reservation at the WOH / get some appropriate time off work then might need to get some recommendations from you. Sure thing! I'll be more than happy to help. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Viking Surfer on Mar 8, 2017 12:24:00 GMT 1, Make sure you go to the Dead Sea. One of the coolest things I did over there. You get to lob mud at your wife too. Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water!
Really? I just went all Jesus and walked right across...
Seriously though, did you get any of the water in your eye?! the burn!
Make sure you go to the Dead Sea. One of the coolest things I did over there. You get to lob mud at your wife too. Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water! Really? I just went all Jesus and walked right across... Seriously though, did you get any of the water in your eye?! the burn! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 12:30:53 GMT 1, Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water! Really? I just went all Jesus and walked right across... Seriously though, did you get any of the water in your eye?! the burn!
Very painful, particularly for the contact lens wearer. I went to the Jordan side of the Dead Sea a few years ago and the mud is treacherous! Pretty interesting place to visit though.
Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water! Really? I just went all Jesus and walked right across... Seriously though, did you get any of the water in your eye?! the burn! Very painful, particularly for the contact lens wearer. I went to the Jordan side of the Dead Sea a few years ago and the mud is treacherous! Pretty interesting place to visit though. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Guaanie on Mar 8, 2017 12:54:32 GMT 1, Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water! Really? I just went all Jesus and walked right across... Seriously though, did you get any of the water in your eye?! the burn!
Oh my god yes - it was horrific. Worth the pain though!
Slippery as hell getting in though! I felt like I aged 50 years attempting to navigate the slippery mud and walk through the water! Really? I just went all Jesus and walked right across... Seriously though, did you get any of the water in your eye?! the burn! Ha! Well, I guess you've got to channel ol' JC when in the Holy Land! Oh my god yes - it was horrific. Worth the pain though! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 15:31:58 GMT 1, Just got back. Gotta say i'm going to leave a negative review on trip advisor. Had a bloody great wall outside my window. Didn't say anything about that in the brochure. Place was full of graffiti too. Disgraceful. Worse than the Albion in brighton.
Just got back. Gotta say i'm going to leave a negative review on trip advisor. Had a bloody great wall outside my window. Didn't say anything about that in the brochure. Place was full of graffiti too. Disgraceful. Worse than the Albion in brighton.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by tobomoore on Mar 8, 2017 20:32:47 GMT 1, Looks like a print/poster of the kids climbing the pearly gates on the counter
photo upload
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dr Plip on Mar 8, 2017 20:50:59 GMT 1, Looks like a print/poster of the kids climbing the pearly gates on the counter photo upload
Looks like a print/poster of the kids climbing the pearly gates on the counter photo uploadPostcards? Wish you were here? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dr Plip on Mar 8, 2017 20:52:41 GMT 1, On an unrelated note, I had to explain what a stick of rock was to a Canadian last night.
Have you ever tried to explain what a stick of rock is?
Do you know how mental it sounds?
Anyway.
On an unrelated note, I had to explain what a stick of rock was to a Canadian last night.
Have you ever tried to explain what a stick of rock is?
Do you know how mental it sounds?
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by ferg on Mar 8, 2017 20:54:39 GMT 1, Just got back. Gotta say i'm going to leave a negative review on trip advisor. Had a bloody great wall outside my window. Didn't say anything about that in the brochure. Place was full of graffiti too. Disgraceful. Worse than the Albion in brighton.
Just got back. Gotta say i'm going to leave a negative review on trip advisor. Had a bloody great wall outside my window. Didn't say anything about that in the brochure. Place was full of graffiti too. Disgraceful. Worse than the Albion in brighton. Nothing wrong with the Albion in Brighton seagullls !!!!! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Rouen Cathedral on Mar 8, 2017 21:22:58 GMT 1, On an unrelated note, I had to explain what a stick of rock was to a Canadian last night.
Have you ever tried to explain what a stick of rock is?
Do you know how mental it sounds?
Anyway.
What's a stick of rock?
On an unrelated note, I had to explain what a stick of rock was to a Canadian last night.
Have you ever tried to explain what a stick of rock is?
Do you know how mental it sounds?
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by ®at on Mar 8, 2017 22:29:49 GMT 1, It's virtually a war zone and everyone is talkin like its Brighton for a few days. I wouldn't,t go with in a thousand miles of that area.
I was told exactly the same thing by numerous people when I booked a flight on 4hrs notice to Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem in 2007.
They were all wrong.
It's virtually a war zone and everyone is talkin like its Brighton for a few days. I wouldn't,t go with in a thousand miles of that area. I was told exactly the same thing by numerous people when I booked a flight on 4hrs notice to Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem in 2007. They were all wrong. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Coach on Mar 8, 2017 22:36:05 GMT 1, On an unrelated note, I had to explain what a stick of rock was to a Canadian last night.
Have you ever tried to explain what a stick of rock is?
Do you know how mental it sounds?
Anyway. What's a stick of rock?
On an unrelated note, I had to explain what a stick of rock was to a Canadian last night.
Have you ever tried to explain what a stick of rock is?
Do you know how mental it sounds?
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Daniel Silk on Mar 9, 2017 9:05:20 GMT 1, Banksy - Walled Off Hotel - Fat Boy Slim Street Party
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Daniel Silk on Mar 9, 2017 9:36:37 GMT 1,
Seems like Fat Boy Slim has another show on across the wall the night before.
Seems like Fat Boy Slim has another show on across the wall the night before. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by 11 on Mar 9, 2017 12:01:24 GMT 1, Kinda wishing I hadn't mentioned the banksy site now. at least someone trying to pretend they knew it all and getting it horribly wrong was funny
Raising threads for non events is getting desperate
We'll be traversing threads just to complete a conversation at this rate
I put this here as I really wasn't sure which thread to choose
Kinda wishing I hadn't mentioned the banksy site now. at least someone trying to pretend they knew it all and getting it horribly wrong was funny
Raising threads for non events is getting desperate
We'll be traversing threads just to complete a conversation at this rate
I put this here as I really wasn't sure which thread to choose
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by dmolloy on Mar 9, 2017 12:14:03 GMT 1, It's virtually a war zone and everyone is talkin like its Brighton for a few days. I wouldn't,t go with in a thousand miles of that area. I was told exactly the same thing by numerous people when I booked a flight on 4hrs notice to Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem in 2007. They were all wrong.
I don't agree with them being wrong as such
The occupied territories are tense and subject to acts of violence from both sides at the drop of a pin which given what has happened in the past is understandable. Just a year after your visit at the end of 2008, Gaza witnessed terrible crimes against humanity in a 22 day full scale invasion by Israel - albeit Gaza and The West Bank are quite different my point is that if an Israeli soldier is stabbed to death or a Palestinian teenager is shot in the head, history shows us what usually next between these two sides. More death, more destruction.
Bethlehem & Jerusalem are also massive tourist hot spots and considered safe in most cases.
I always advise people to never be put of by things you have heard, be about your wits, stay smart, show respect and do your research (culture, law etc) and you will have a good time - I'm sure.
Saying all that, I have a tripped planned to Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan so will try and make this work.
I will keep this forum post on how reservations go 
P.S If anybody would like to read up on life inside occupied territory then I fully recommend
I shall not hate by Izzeldin Abuelaish
It's virtually a war zone and everyone is talkin like its Brighton for a few days. I wouldn't,t go with in a thousand miles of that area. I was told exactly the same thing by numerous people when I booked a flight on 4hrs notice to Santa's Ghetto in Bethlehem in 2007. They were all wrong. I don't agree with them being wrong as such The occupied territories are tense and subject to acts of violence from both sides at the drop of a pin which given what has happened in the past is understandable. Just a year after your visit at the end of 2008, Gaza witnessed terrible crimes against humanity in a 22 day full scale invasion by Israel - albeit Gaza and The West Bank are quite different my point is that if an Israeli soldier is stabbed to death or a Palestinian teenager is shot in the head, history shows us what usually next between these two sides. More death, more destruction. Bethlehem & Jerusalem are also massive tourist hot spots and considered safe in most cases. I always advise people to never be put of by things you have heard, be about your wits, stay smart, show respect and do your research (culture, law etc) and you will have a good time - I'm sure. Saying all that, I have a tripped planned to Lebanon, Israel, Palestine and Jordan so will try and make this work. I will keep this forum post on how reservations go P.S If anybody would like to read up on life inside occupied territory then I fully recommend I shall not hate by Izzeldin Abuelaish |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by 11 on Mar 9, 2017 15:38:49 GMT 1, i can t find the hotel in google maps. 182 caritas street...?! only a caritas hospital and a "banksy guesthouse" in bethlehem. Try these coordinates 31°43'14"N 35°12'15"E
i can t find the hotel in google maps. 182 caritas street...?! only a caritas hospital and a "banksy guesthouse" in bethlehem. Try these coordinates 31°43'14"N 35°12'15"E just re-quoting this as it took me ages to find and v. useful |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by vulva on Mar 9, 2017 15:45:35 GMT 1, Try these coordinates 31°43'14"N 35°12'15"E just re-quoting this as it took me ages to find and v. useful
Useful, you're going to the West Bank'sy thing?
Try these coordinates 31°43'14"N 35°12'15"E just re-quoting this as it took me ages to find and v. useful Useful, you're going to the West Bank'sy thing? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by mojo on Mar 9, 2017 17:27:03 GMT 1, Oh my God , that's so cute the way he just draws on stuff and thinks about others less fortunate all the time 
VIVA BANKSY
Oh my God , that's so cute the way he just draws on stuff and thinks about others less fortunate all the time VIVA BANKSY |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by 11 on Mar 9, 2017 17:57:45 GMT 1, just re-quoting this as it took me ages to find and v. useful Useful, you're going to the West Bank'sy thing?  .......and welcome to the forum 
just re-quoting this as it took me ages to find and v. useful Useful, you're going to the West Bank'sy thing? I most certainly am.....not sure exactly when yet though .......and welcome to the forum |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by batterseaboys on Mar 9, 2017 19:37:08 GMT 1, enjoy it
enjoy it
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