My year in travel – Part 1

First out is the Middle East – What started off with a minor passport incident at Copenhagen Airport – I was almost denied to check in as I had a passport vaild for less than six months, but with some charm and a massive spurt through security and terminal 2 we made it just in time to “Final Call” – ended with some lovely memories of two countries filled with love, warm people and amazing food, but also some devastating insights into the effects of living in a conflict area.

ISRAEL – Who would have thought that partying in Tel Aviv, exploring the issue with gender-based violence, swim in the Red Sea, staring at the Wall with tears in my eyes and observing the Jewish Orthodox community in Jerusalem could all be combined in a two-week long trip?

Man walking on beach in Tel Aviv, Israel

Olives served at an Arab-Israeli restaurant outside of Jerusalem

Female soldiers dancing on square at the outskirts of the Old City in Jerusalem, Israel

Orthodox Jew with daughter on Friday afternoon in the Old City in Jerusalem, Israel

Spices, Mahane Yehuda Market, also known as The Shuk, in Jerusalem, Israel

Sitting on a toy giraffe in Eilat, Israel

PALESTINE – Together with Sophie, who has taken some amazing photos from this trip, I visited Bethlehem without giving a toss about visiting Jesus’ birthplace. We had more important issues to address like tasting Arabic desserts, observe the West Bank barrier with a sickening feeling in my stomach, and interview Palestinian Conflict Resolution Centre Wi’am.