Okay. I am facing a blank page on my computer, about to write the blog post that will get my website going once again, and wondering where to start. Last time I wrote something on here, I had just left Palestine, I had just arrived in Egypt and I was trying to figure out what
Read MoreHeading south
After leaving Palestine, I have decided to go to Egypt, to travel there and clear my head for a while. I need to get a visa, which I could have done in Tel-Aviv, but after thinking a lot about it, I realize I’m not sure I would be able to handle it at this point;
Read MoreNablus: A home away from home
Time has come for me to leave my dear Nablus, to leave Palestine, my home for these last four months. It’s an opportunity for me to reflect on my experience. When I first arrived, I found it very difficult for a long time to write about it, because I received so much information all of
Read MoreIn between worlds
The past two days, I’ve been alone for the first time in weeks. I arrived in Madaba two days ago, after saying goodbye to my parents who came to visit me in Jordan. Before spending the past week with them, I did a roadtrip with my friends in the North of Israel and before that,
Read MoreA trip into the Occupation
Ever since I arrived in the West Bank, I’ve been wanting to go to Hebron, sadly known for being the place where the occupation is the most visible and violent, because the settlements are in this case inside of the city (on the contrary to most of cities of the region, where the settlements are
Read MoreAl-Quds
New week-end, new expedition. This time, some of us decide to go to Jerusalem, where we’re going to spend the night in an apartment found on Airbnb. I’m really excited to discover this city which I’ve heard so much about, that has such an old and chaotic history. So of course, I’m less excited to
Read MoreRight for movement
This week end, there is a marathon in Bethlehem. As in every marathon, people have been training and are preparing themselves to run up to 42 kilometres. But this is not just any marathon. Far beyond the running, this is a call, a powerful message. This marathon is called ‘Right for movement’ and symbolises the
Read MoreHello from the other side
Aujourd’hui, nous nous rendons à Nazareth, de l’autre côté du mur, avec mon ami Numan. C’est un grand jour, enfin, surtout pour lui; cela fait deux ans qu’il attend son autorisation pour pouvoir passer une seule journée là-bas. Pour nous y rendre, nous prenons un taxi partagé jusqu’à Jenin, d’où nous devrons traverser le checkpoint
Read MoreA day in Nablus
It’s a day like any other, probably Sunday or Tuesday, because I have a class in Balata camp this afternoon. I wake up in the morning with the alarm of my local phone, that is at least 10 years old. After having shared a cardamom coffee with my roommates, I go up the few steps
Read MoreThat night
Tonight, we are in a very festive mood. Sitting on our terrace, in the girls apartment, we are enjoying our week-end, carefree. It’s thursday, because for us, thursday and friday are our week-end days. We’re all chatting and laughing, having a great time. Then, Georgia receives a message. Apparently, there is a reunion at the
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