Bethlehem's best kept secretI was in two minds as to whether to write about this hotel and restaurant, in fear of it being discovered by the masses - but then I...
See millions worth of art at Banksy's Walled Off HotelMuch has already been written about the Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. I even heard a visitor mention that it now attracts as many...
Cool off with a dip in the pool at SnowbarSnowbar literally means pine-tree in Arabic, and this enchanted place offers a lot in the hot summer months. During the day many people...
Lick your fingers at QabarAbout 5-10 minutes by car from Bethlehem is the tastiest and very popular bbq chicken restaurant. I would take friends to Bethlehem just...
Overload on cheese and sugar at Al-Aqsa Cafe in Nablus - the only place to enjoy KunaffeThere is no doubt that Nablus has THE BEST Kunaffe in Palestine. Don't even attempt to try it anywhere else than in the Al-Aqsa Cafe in...
Party at Radio BarRamallah is famous for its nightlife - and Radio bar is possibly the best place to discover what the hype is all about. You can enjoy...
Taste Palestinian BeerTaybeh beer is famous around Palestine and internationally, and it deserves to be. I had heard a lot about this beer, but it exceeded my...
Try roasted chickpea podsI'm a little bit ashamed that I never really thought about what chickpeas look like in their original pod form. I've only ever seen them...
Get your caffeine and cardamom hit with Arabic coffeeI thought I knew my coffee but obviously not. This coffee is so delicious as it is spiced with cardamom and is served in expresso-size...
Enjoy filled zucchini and auberginesMahshi wa dawali consists of aubergines, zucchinis and vine leaves stuffed with a mince beef and rice mix. The stuffed vegetables are...
Eat "Upside-down" - MaqlobePossibly the most traditional Palestinian dish is called Maqlobe, or "Upside Down". It derives its name from being slow cooked in a big...
Taste Palestine's answer to Pizza - "M'sakhan"M'sakhan is a very special Palestinian dish, which attracts a lot of interesting folklore. The base is made of Taboun bread, which is...
Mingle with an arty crowd at Cafe La VieAlthough we had lunch here I think it should be classified as a going out place, especially in summer. A relaxed atmosphere with lots of...
Enjoy BBQ chicken at ZarourThis Ramallah establishment is huge so would be great for larger groups. The outside area is calming with water features and not-too-loud...
Gorge on Arabic Gum Ice-creamThere are two famous places in Ramallah for ice-cream, Baladna and Rukab. I thought I knew my ice-creams quite well, but this was a...
Join a German "Stammtisch" at FlamingoDespite the fact that this restaurant describes itself as a "Superior Restaurant and Cafe", which I find a bit questionable and...
Listen to live music while enjoying Mexican food and cocktails at SangriasSangrias, as the name suggests, is a Mexican restaurant. The food is actually really good, but their main drawcard is a huge garden and...
Take a break at Vintage CafeA cafe / bar / restaurant in a trendy modern setting. Sometimes feels a bit try-hard, but who cares when they serve food and drinks...
Enjoy a weekend brunch at OrjuwanOrjuwan is possibly Ramallah's most trendy dining and drinking location at the moment. A beautifully converted mansion now holds a...
Dine at Ramallah's most exclusive restaurantDarna is one of Ramallah's most famous and exclusive restaurants, as evidenced by the large photo wall show-casing celebrities,...