Palestine

by Irving, Sarah

• ISBN13: 9781841623672
• ISBN10: 1841623679
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-03-01
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Go on a pilgrimage to the sites of Christ's birth and burial, stroll through Nablus' bustling souk and follow with a relaxing soak and smoke in the city's traditional hammams, or visit cosmopolitan Ramallah and its international arts centre. Bradt's Palestineis for independent travelers who want to see beyond the conflict-focused reporting of the area and ethnic and religious stereotypes. The only stand-alone guide to Palestine, it offers unparalleled detail on Palestinian culture, cuisine, wildlife, environment, history, and politics. The 'Palestinian Territories' of the West Bank and Gaza are featured along with the culturally Palestinian (Israeli Arab) enclaves found within Israel.

Author Biography

Sarah Irving first visited Palestine in 1996 and has been traveling back to the West Bank ever since. She works as a human rights observer, tour guide and independent writer.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1: Background information Chapter 2: Practical information PART TWO: THE GUIDE Chapter 3: Jerusalem: the Old City and East Jerusalem Chapter 4: Ramallah and the Western West Bank Chapter 5: Nablus and the Northern West Bank (Sebastiya, Tubas and Jenin) Chapter 6: To Jericho and the Jordan Valley: Bethany and the Wadi Qelt Chapter 7: Bethlehem, Beit Sahour and Beit Jala Chapter 8: Hebron and the Southern West Bank Chapter 9: Gaza Chapter 10: Palestinian destinations in Israel: Jaffa, Akka, Haifa, Nazareth & the Galilee, the Bedouin of the Naqab Appendix 1: Language Appendix 2: Further Reading Index