I'm off to Israel and Jordan this week. As a social media analyst and a Middle-East enthusiast (although my Arabic classes did not bring me very far on the lingustic level) I made some research about what to know about social meda in Israel. Much credit should be given to Danish diplomat Karen Melchior who … Continue reading A social media analyst’s visit to Israel
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Middle East Chronicles: Nablus
We only have a couple of hours to visit Nablus and we're also a bit tired from our rushed visit to Ramallah and in fact we end up falling asleep on the van on our way there. As soon as we get there we get a similar feeling of what we could breathe in Ramallah, … Continue reading Middle East Chronicles: Nablus
Middle East Chronicles: Ramallah
"This is Palestine". In 3 words Tore expressed it all. We were at the Sunday Palm procession up on the Mount of Olives from where you can get a great view of the Occupied Territories. TIP and nothing more. The view, the smell, the chaos, the history, the hatred, the blood, the Christians, the Muslims, … Continue reading Middle East Chronicles: Ramallah
Middle East chronicles: Jerusalem
Finally Jerusalem. I can't wait to get there and already in the morning my excitement tricked me as I went to the grocery shop outside the hostel, bought what I thought was milk and realized it was yogurt only after pouring it into my coffee cup. I was so in a hurry to get en … Continue reading Middle East chronicles: Jerusalem
Middle East Chronicles: Nazareth and Galilee
Early wake and it's a beautiful day. It's now time for history and biblical culture after the modernity and vibrancy of Tel Aviv. First stop Nazareth. As we all know Nazareth is best known as the home of Joseph and Mary and hence also Jesus, although he was born in Bethlehem. A number of Christian … Continue reading Middle East Chronicles: Nazareth and Galilee
Middle East Chronicle: Tel Aviv and Jaffa
Right, after telling you about our small adventure at Tel Aviv airport we are off to a day visit of the city. What strikes us from moment one is the level of westernization of this place. It doesn’t look Middle Eastern at all. Tall skyscrapers, bicycles lanes, actual bus lines with timetables, hipsters. This place … Continue reading Middle East Chronicle: Tel Aviv and Jaffa
Middle East chronicles: Tel Aviv aiport
Here we go, off to Israel. I had been waiting for this trip for a very long time. I have studied in depth the Middle East and the Israeli - Palestinian conflict and the political situation of the Holy Land. I have watched tons of documentaries and read guide books prior to my departure but … Continue reading Middle East chronicles: Tel Aviv aiport
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