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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Lroy on Jul 8, 2019 19:12:52 GMT 1, There was a time not too long ago, the outlook was “we are all humans” and that there were no borders, and that “we all belonged”. Now with Trumpism, Brexitism, Nationalism, Facism, and many other isms, we are no longer as one, we have redrawn our borders and we only belong to our own. It’s not your fault, its the blame or your parents and grandparents, they are the haters, piss in their branflakes or sneak up behind them and make a loud noise. Get rid of them then we can live in hope again and make this a better world for our children.
“ Now with Trumpism, Brexitism, Nationalism, Facism, and many other isms “
You forgot LRoyism, Napoleon !
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There was a time not too long ago, the outlook was “we are all humans” and that there were no borders, and that “we all belonged”. Now with Trumpism, Brexitism, Nationalism, Facism, and many other isms, we are no longer as one, we have redrawn our borders and we only belong to our own. It’s not your fault, its the blame or your parents and grandparents, they are the haters, piss in their branflakes or sneak up behind them and make a loud noise. Get rid of them then we can live in hope again and make this a better world for our children. “ Now with Trumpism, Brexitism, Nationalism, Facism, and many other isms “ You forgot LRoyism, Napoleon ! 🙏 👑 |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Easy-Z on Jul 9, 2019 1:28:46 GMT 1, Damn it.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Easy-Z on Jul 17, 2019 23:29:09 GMT 1, Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been.
1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart .
2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art .
3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Alaa ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea.
4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay?
5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc
6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay?
We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra.
QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv?
If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc?
Thanks all!
Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been.
1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart .
2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art .
3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Alaa ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea.
4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay?
5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc
6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay?
We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra.
QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv?
If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc?
Thanks all!
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by irl1 on Jul 17, 2019 23:48:21 GMT 1, When you come out the main door of the hotel turn right then cross the road straight away. A few hundred yards down at the junction you will see the big Banksy Dove. Make sure you ask where the little shop is with the Banksy stop & search as most miss this one.
Its better to walk for all below you get a better feel for the local life on the way and its not far to walk to the Square
2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art
Oh you are in for a good one ........... enjoy 
When you come out the main door of the hotel turn right then cross the road straight away. A few hundred yards down at the junction you will see the big Banksy Dove. Make sure you ask where the little shop is with the Banksy stop & search as most miss this one. Its better to walk for all below you get a better feel for the local life on the way and its not far to walk to the Square 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art Oh you are in for a good one ........... enjoy |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by mmmike on Jul 18, 2019 3:39:10 GMT 1, Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been. 1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart . 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art . 3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Alaa ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea. 4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay? 5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc 6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay? We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra. QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc? Thanks all!
I'd also suggest doing the Banksy Hotel walking tour day one. It may change your priorities for the rest of the trip.
My favorite part of my trip was the tour of Hebron. The tour guide was recommended by staff at the Banksy Hotel. I can't recommend the tour enough. hebrontours.abdallah@gmail.com
Remember as a tourist you have privilege, see how you can use it in a positive way.
Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been. 1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart . 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art . 3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Alaa ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea. 4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay? 5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc 6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay? We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra. QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc? Thanks all! I'd suggest skipping Tel Aviv and Israel as a whole. Once you visit Palestine you likely won't want to support Israel. If you still do, you weren't paying attention. I'd also suggest doing the Banksy Hotel walking tour day one. It may change your priorities for the rest of the trip. My favorite part of my trip was the tour of Hebron. The tour guide was recommended by staff at the Banksy Hotel. I can't recommend the tour enough. hebrontours.abdallah@gmail.com Remember as a tourist you have privilege, see how you can use it in a positive way. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Easy-Z on Jul 18, 2019 3:51:37 GMT 1, I'd suggest skipping Tel Aviv and Israel as a whole. Once you visit Palestine you likely won't want to support Israel. If you still do, you weren't paying attention. I'd also suggest doing the Banksy Hotel walking tour day one. It may change your priorities for the rest of the trip. My favorite part of my trip was the tour of Hebron. The tour guide was recommended by staff at the Banksy Hotel. I can't recommend the tour enough. hebrontours.abdallah@gmail.com Remember as a tourist you have privilege, see how you can use it in a positive way.
- Yup walking tour is planned. for first day.
-Hebron. What was it that you enjoyed about it? That a separate tour from the ones I have mentioned correct?
I'd suggest skipping Tel Aviv and Israel as a whole. Once you visit Palestine you likely won't want to support Israel. If you still do, you weren't paying attention. I'd also suggest doing the Banksy Hotel walking tour day one. It may change your priorities for the rest of the trip. My favorite part of my trip was the tour of Hebron. The tour guide was recommended by staff at the Banksy Hotel. I can't recommend the tour enough. hebrontours.abdallah@gmail.com Remember as a tourist you have privilege, see how you can use it in a positive way. - I am torn. There is a huge part of me that wants to see any and everything I can. However, after the tour I may not be ok with putting any money into pockets that are less than favorable. - Yup walking tour is planned. for first day. -Hebron. What was it that you enjoyed about it? That a separate tour from the ones I have mentioned correct? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by mmmike on Jul 18, 2019 4:31:50 GMT 1, I'd suggest skipping Tel Aviv and Israel as a whole. Once you visit Palestine you likely won't want to support Israel. If you still do, you weren't paying attention. I'd also suggest doing the Banksy Hotel walking tour day one. It may change your priorities for the rest of the trip. My favorite part of my trip was the tour of Hebron. The tour guide was recommended by staff at the Banksy Hotel. I can't recommend the tour enough. hebrontours.abdallah@gmail.com Remember as a tourist you have privilege, see how you can use it in a positive way. - I am torn. There is a huge part of me that wants to see any and everything I can. However, after the tour I may not be ok with putting any money into pockets that are less than favorable. - Yup walking tour is planned. for first day. -Hebron. What was it that you enjoyed about it? That a separate tour from the ones I have mentioned correct?
I'd suggest skipping Tel Aviv and Israel as a whole. Once you visit Palestine you likely won't want to support Israel. If you still do, you weren't paying attention. I'd also suggest doing the Banksy Hotel walking tour day one. It may change your priorities for the rest of the trip. My favorite part of my trip was the tour of Hebron. The tour guide was recommended by staff at the Banksy Hotel. I can't recommend the tour enough. hebrontours.abdallah@gmail.com Remember as a tourist you have privilege, see how you can use it in a positive way. - I am torn. There is a huge part of me that wants to see any and everything I can. However, after the tour I may not be ok with putting any money into pockets that are less than favorable. - Yup walking tour is planned. for first day. -Hebron. What was it that you enjoyed about it? That a separate tour from the ones I have mentioned correct? Hebron is a place where the occupiers live very close to the locals. In areas the occupiers have taken over the second floors and live above locals. It is amazing (and not in a good way). You get a real sense of the conflict and the history. It is an emotional tour. It had a huge impact on me. Abdallah the tour guide was amazing (in a good way) |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Jul 18, 2019 4:59:33 GMT 1, Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been. 1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart . 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art . 3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Ala a ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea. 4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay? 5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc 6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay? We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra. QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc? Thanks all!
If i recall well Herodian is a wee bit out of Bethlehem and dont recall it being walking distance. We were in a taxi tour for a few hours and went there on the way back to Bethlehem at dusk but seem to recall it being a good 15-20 min drive back but i could be wrong.
If i were you I would allow yourself a good day venturing around the old city in Jerusalem and not just the Western Wall, its one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to. We spent 1 night in Jerusalem on our second trip and it was worthwhile. Interestingly, on our first trip the young ex israeli soldier who was our Green Olive tour guide said that if we came back that we should spend some time visiting the old city and his advice was spot on.
Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been. 1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart . 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art . 3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Ala a ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea. 4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay? 5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc 6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay? We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra. QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc? Thanks all! If i recall well Herodian is a wee bit out of Bethlehem and dont recall it being walking distance. We were in a taxi tour for a few hours and went there on the way back to Bethlehem at dusk but seem to recall it being a good 15-20 min drive back but i could be wrong. If i were you I would allow yourself a good day venturing around the old city in Jerusalem and not just the Western Wall, its one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been to. We spent 1 night in Jerusalem on our second trip and it was worthwhile. Interestingly, on our first trip the young ex israeli soldier who was our Green Olive tour guide said that if we came back that we should spend some time visiting the old city and his advice was spot on. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dibbs 45 on Jul 18, 2019 6:46:55 GMT 1, Can't go wrong alaa taxi. He can advise on most things. He goes beyond being accommodating. Enjoy.
Can't go wrong alaa taxi. He can advise on most things. He goes beyond being accommodating. Enjoy.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by jp on Jul 18, 2019 7:05:32 GMT 1, Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been. 1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart. Good intro to Bethlehem, but I don't think you need a whole day for this. Maybe half day. 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art. You can walk to most of Bethlehem, but you may want the short cab ride if you plan to do tours, since the tours around the Nativity Church, Milk Grotto, etc already involve a lot of walking. 3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Alaa ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea. I did this on my last day and it was great. I would not change anything here. 4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay? I stayed at a small boutique hotel called Arthur Hotel. I chose it because it is walkable to Damascus gate (the best gate!) in the old city, which is also where my Green Olive Tour began.5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc The Western Wall is in the old city so if you go there you can easily see it. Also visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre while there, and walk the Via Dolorosa, the path that Christ walked when crucified. There is so much in the old city that you don't need the other stuff in my opinion. Instead, why not visit some other things like Mahane Yehuda Market and Mea She'arim?6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay? I skipped this completely as so many people told me it's just a modern seaside city that you can find anywhere. Nothing really special.We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra. You need at least 2 days if you want to go to Petra. The drive alone is at least 6 hours each way and you have to stop at the border for your VISA. This takes time. I did a 2 day tour to Jordan / Petra and it felt rushed. I wish I had done the 3 day tour instead. I went with Abraham tours and loved it. Best part of my whole trip.QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? Arthur Hotel (see above).If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc? I never felt unsafe anywhere I went, but did a lot of research ahead of time. I also spent a day in Hebron with Green Olive tours, and it was eye opening. I was going to go to Ramallah but a Palestinian was shot and killed the day before so tensions were running high. I arrived in Israel just 2 days after Trump announced the US Consulate would be moved to Jerusalem. The timing was....not great.
Thanks all!
Finalizing my trip plans. Looking for some more input from those who have been. 1 day : Arrival - Walking tour - Do stencils at the Wall Mart. Good intro to Bethlehem, but I don't think you need a whole day for this. Maybe half day. 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art. You can walk to most of Bethlehem, but you may want the short cab ride if you plan to do tours, since the tours around the Nativity Church, Milk Grotto, etc already involve a lot of walking. 3 Day : Jericho Tour ( With Alaa ) to visit St. George Monastery , Hisham palace , Mt of Temptation , old City and Dead Sea. I did this on my last day and it was great. I would not change anything here. 4 day : check out from the Walled Off and take a Green Olive tour in Jerusalem ( the Green olive tour guide picks you up from the Walled Off Hotel ) . when you finish the tour , he leaves you in Jerusalem . ( you have the rest of the day to discover Jerusalem by your self ) where to stay? I stayed at a small boutique hotel called Arthur Hotel. I chose it because it is walkable to Damascus gate (the best gate!) in the old city, which is also where my Green Olive Tour began.5 day : DISCOVER JERUSALEM - Mt. of Olives , Mt. Zion , Temple Mount , Western Wall , ....etc The Western Wall is in the old city so if you go there you can easily see it. Also visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre while there, and walk the Via Dolorosa, the path that Christ walked when crucified. There is so much in the old city that you don't need the other stuff in my opinion. Instead, why not visit some other things like Mahane Yehuda Market and Mea She'arim?6 Day : take the bus to Tel Aviv City - Where to stay? I skipped this completely as so many people told me it's just a modern seaside city that you can find anywhere. Nothing really special.We are thinking of adding a day in Tel Aviv City and adding a day to do a tour from Tel Aviv to Jordan to see Petra. You need at least 2 days if you want to go to Petra. The drive alone is at least 6 hours each way and you have to stop at the border for your VISA. This takes time. I did a 2 day tour to Jordan / Petra and it felt rushed. I wish I had done the 3 day tour instead. I went with Abraham tours and loved it. Best part of my whole trip.QUESTION. are there hotels you recommend in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv? Arthur Hotel (see above).If not any guidance on is there unwise areas to stay, etc? I never felt unsafe anywhere I went, but did a lot of research ahead of time. I also spent a day in Hebron with Green Olive tours, and it was eye opening. I was going to go to Ramallah but a Palestinian was shot and killed the day before so tensions were running high. I arrived in Israel just 2 days after Trump announced the US Consulate would be moved to Jerusalem. The timing was....not great.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Easy-Z on Jul 18, 2019 16:11:59 GMT 1, Great info. Thank you all!
Great info. Thank you all!
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by sijh on Jul 18, 2019 23:42:57 GMT 1, I was there a month or so ago, we did a cpl days in Jerusalem before the Walled Off, we stayed at the Post Hostel, cheap-ish, decent bar/breakfast, got free dinner a couple of nights.
I'd agree that once you've taken in Bethlehem, chances are you'll be annoyed too much back in Israel, else you missed the point.
I was there a month or so ago, we did a cpl days in Jerusalem before the Walled Off, we stayed at the Post Hostel, cheap-ish, decent bar/breakfast, got free dinner a couple of nights.
I'd agree that once you've taken in Bethlehem, chances are you'll be annoyed too much back in Israel, else you missed the point.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by sijh on Jul 18, 2019 23:45:58 GMT 1, When you come out the main door of the hotel turn right then cross the road straight away. A few hundred yards down at the junction you will see the big Banksy Dove. Make sure you ask where the little shop is with the Banksy stop & search as most miss this one. Its better to walk for all below you get a better feel for the local life on the way and its not far to walk to the Square 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art Oh you are in for a good one ........... enjoy
When you come out the main door of the hotel turn right then cross the road straight away. A few hundred yards down at the junction you will see the big Banksy Dove. Make sure you ask where the little shop is with the Banksy stop & search as most miss this one. Its better to walk for all below you get a better feel for the local life on the way and its not far to walk to the Square 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art Oh you are in for a good one ........... enjoy The stop & search is a pretty badly done fake though, if it's the one I'm thinking of? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by irl1 on Jul 18, 2019 23:55:39 GMT 1, When you come out the main door of the hotel turn right then cross the road straight away. A few hundred yards down at the junction you will see the big Banksy Dove. Make sure you ask where the little shop is with the Banksy stop & search as most miss this one. Its better to walk for all below you get a better feel for the local life on the way and its not far to walk to the Square 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art Oh you are in for a good one ........... enjoy The stop & search is a pretty badly done fake though, if it's the one I'm thinking of?
When you come out the main door of the hotel turn right then cross the road straight away. A few hundred yards down at the junction you will see the big Banksy Dove. Make sure you ask where the little shop is with the Banksy stop & search as most miss this one. Its better to walk for all below you get a better feel for the local life on the way and its not far to walk to the Square 2 day : Bethlehem Tour ( CAN I walk this or do I need a guide and driver/ maybe with Alaa? ) to visit Nativity church , Old City , Milk grotto, Shepherd's Field , Herodion and Mar Saba Monastery , Banksy Art Oh you are in for a good one ........... enjoy The stop & search is a pretty badly done fake though, if it's the one I'm thinking of? Is that the one in the little shop under plastic. The two kids seem to run it selling bits and bobs |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by sijh on Jul 19, 2019 0:20:57 GMT 1, The stop & search is a pretty badly done fake though, if it's the one I'm thinking of? Is that the one in the little shop under plastic. The two kids seem to run it selling bits and bobs
The stop & search is a pretty badly done fake though, if it's the one I'm thinking of? Is that the one in the little shop under plastic. The two kids seem to run it selling bits and bobs Maybe not then, there is a pretty bad huge one in the garage down the street from the hotel, behind a coffee / juice stand |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by irl1 on Jul 19, 2019 0:26:00 GMT 1, Is that the one in the little shop under plastic. The two kids seem to run it selling bits and bobs Maybe not then, there is a pretty bad huge one in the garage down the street from the hotel, behind a coffee / juice stand
Is that the one in the little shop under plastic. The two kids seem to run it selling bits and bobs Maybe not then, there is a pretty bad huge one in the garage down the street from the hotel, behind a coffee / juice stand Yeh i know that one its fake for sure. No this one is the real deal. A lot of people miss this one as they built a little shop around the wall where it was painted. If you don't know its there you will miss it. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Carl Cashman on Aug 2, 2019 10:55:17 GMT 1, Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ?
Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ?
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by irl1 on Aug 2, 2019 11:30:57 GMT 1, Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ?
I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. .
Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ? I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Carl Cashman on Aug 2, 2019 12:16:39 GMT 1, Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ? I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. .
Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ? I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by irl1 on Aug 2, 2019 14:28:36 GMT 1, I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣.
Find a nice clean part of the wall well away from the hotel and paint something for the baby. Sign it with the date and you have a great photo to show when he/she is older.
I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. Carl i have seen people with about 3/4 month old babies staying there. You know yourself how safe it is so i just can't see a problem. Find a nice clean part of the wall well away from the hotel and paint something for the baby. Sign it with the date and you have a great photo to show when he/she is older. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by lv90210 on Aug 2, 2019 14:54:04 GMT 1, Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ? I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. .
Mans deffo not a Jaffa .....
Just wondering if people have taken there children and if so, what's the youngest ? I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . Mans deffo not a Jaffa ..... |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by tab1 on Aug 2, 2019 16:06:09 GMT 1, I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣.
I took my son at 9 months and again at 13 months as we all had such a great time .
He loved the rooms , textures and colours , when we stayed it was just opened , the carpets were thick and soft
In the banksy room with colourful lights and cushions he liked in the banksy room , artist room was nice and long he liked to zoom about crawling and the vip room was an adventure for him . KFC in town has a soft play room!nice walking around town and old city and Dead Sea was fun .
Even coming back from town walking at 11pm felt safe
I took my wife and four of my daughters over (ages at the time) 6, 9, 12 and 13. They loved it so much i had to bring them a second time. . I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. I took my son at 9 months and again at 13 months as we all had such a great time . He loved the rooms , textures and colours , when we stayed it was just opened , the carpets were thick and soft In the banksy room with colourful lights and cushions he liked in the banksy room , artist room was nice and long he liked to zoom about crawling and the vip room was an adventure for him . KFC in town has a soft play room!nice walking around town and old city and Dead Sea was fun . Even coming back from town walking at 11pm felt safe |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by tab1 on Aug 2, 2019 16:11:29 GMT 1, I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. Carl i have seen people with about 3/4 month old babies staying there. You know yourself how safe it is so i just can't see a problem. Find a nice clean part of the wall well away from the hotel and paint something for the baby. Sign it with the date and you have a great photo to show when he/she is older.
I tried that , as it is becoming so popular , and wall space a minimum to paint , they keep greycoating and over paint stencils, I was a bit miffed paid for a stencil with dates of son and placed right on top edge at highest point 😕 revisited a few months later and sprayed over !
I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. Carl i have seen people with about 3/4 month old babies staying there. You know yourself how safe it is so i just can't see a problem. Find a nice clean part of the wall well away from the hotel and paint something for the baby. Sign it with the date and you have a great photo to show when he/she is older. I tried that , as it is becoming so popular , and wall space a minimum to paint , they keep greycoating and over paint stencils, I was a bit miffed paid for a stencil with dates of son and placed right on top edge at highest point 😕 revisited a few months later and sprayed over ! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Carl Cashman on Aug 2, 2019 16:14:44 GMT 1, Carl i have seen people with about 3/4 month old babies staying there. You know yourself how safe it is so i just can't see a problem. Find a nice clean part of the wall well away from the hotel and paint something for the baby. Sign it with the date and you have a great photo to show when he/she is older. I tried that , as it is becoming so popular , and wall space a minimum to paint , they keep greycoating and over paint stencils, I was a bit miffed paid for a stencil with dates of son and placed right on top edge at highest point 😕 revisited a few months later and sprayed over !
Carl i have seen people with about 3/4 month old babies staying there. You know yourself how safe it is so i just can't see a problem. Find a nice clean part of the wall well away from the hotel and paint something for the baby. Sign it with the date and you have a great photo to show when he/she is older. I tried that , as it is becoming so popular , and wall space a minimum to paint , they keep greycoating and over paint stencils, I was a bit miffed paid for a stencil with dates of son and placed right on top edge at highest point 😕 revisited a few months later and sprayed over ! One thing there isn't, is a lack of wall space |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Carl Cashman on Aug 2, 2019 16:15:46 GMT 1, I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. I took my son at 9 months and again at 13 months as we all had such a great time . He loved the rooms , textures and colours , when we stayed it was just opened , the carpets were thick and soft In the banksy room with colourful lights and cushions he liked in the banksy room , artist room was nice and long he liked to zoom about crawling and the vip room was an adventure for him . KFC in town has a soft play room!nice walking around town and old city and Dead Sea was fun . Even coming back from town walking at 11pm felt safe
I'm wondering if 11 months old might be too early 🤣. I took my son at 9 months and again at 13 months as we all had such a great time . He loved the rooms , textures and colours , when we stayed it was just opened , the carpets were thick and soft In the banksy room with colourful lights and cushions he liked in the banksy room , artist room was nice and long he liked to zoom about crawling and the vip room was an adventure for him . KFC in town has a soft play room!nice walking around town and old city and Dead Sea was fun . Even coming back from town walking at 11pm felt safe Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by tab1 on Aug 2, 2019 16:23:38 GMT 1, I tried that , as it is becoming so popular , and wall space a minimum to paint , they keep greycoating and over paint stencils, I was a bit miffed paid for a stencil with dates of son and placed right on top edge at highest point 😕 revisited a few months later and sprayed over ! One thing there isn't, is a lack of wall space
Lol
I meant by the hotel , was thinking at the time easy place to revisit and a reminder when my son is older to view
The further you go more space but lack of ladder likely to get over sprayed at some point .
Nice area by the gate into Israel around corner from the hotel!
Another pointer although fun staying in all the rooms it was a bit of a chore repacking and lugging all baby stuff everyday second trip did 4 days across the road and 3 nights in one room in woh , more settled for the parents!😇
I tried that , as it is becoming so popular , and wall space a minimum to paint , they keep greycoating and over paint stencils, I was a bit miffed paid for a stencil with dates of son and placed right on top edge at highest point 😕 revisited a few months later and sprayed over ! One thing there isn't, is a lack of wall space Lol I meant by the hotel , was thinking at the time easy place to revisit and a reminder when my son is older to view The further you go more space but lack of ladder likely to get over sprayed at some point . Nice area by the gate into Israel around corner from the hotel! Another pointer although fun staying in all the rooms it was a bit of a chore repacking and lugging all baby stuff everyday second trip did 4 days across the road and 3 nights in one room in woh , more settled for the parents!😇 |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dive Jedi on Aug 2, 2019 16:24:05 GMT 1, I took my son at 9 months and again at 13 months as we all had such a great time . He loved the rooms , textures and colours , when we stayed it was just opened , the carpets were thick and soft In the banksy room with colourful lights and cushions he liked in the banksy room , artist room was nice and long he liked to zoom about crawling and the vip room was an adventure for him . KFC in town has a soft play room!nice walking around town and old city and Dead Sea was fun . Even coming back from town walking at 11pm felt safe Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though
Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person.
I took my son at 9 months and again at 13 months as we all had such a great time . He loved the rooms , textures and colours , when we stayed it was just opened , the carpets were thick and soft In the banksy room with colourful lights and cushions he liked in the banksy room , artist room was nice and long he liked to zoom about crawling and the vip room was an adventure for him . KFC in town has a soft play room!nice walking around town and old city and Dead Sea was fun . Even coming back from town walking at 11pm felt safe Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by FЯ on Aug 2, 2019 16:34:46 GMT 1, Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person.
Nothing quite like taking your kids to a conflict area on holiday. Pack some gas masks.
'Dad, why can't we go to the waterpark like Holly and James?'
- Lets get across the border first and we will see what they have got eh.
Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person. Nothing quite like taking your kids to a conflict area on holiday. Pack some gas masks. 'Dad, why can't we go to the waterpark like Holly and James?' - Lets get across the border first and we will see what they have got eh. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Carl Cashman on Aug 2, 2019 16:50:35 GMT 1, Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person.
Because 'normal' is boring, are only brain dead package deals allowed now I'm a parent ? Wouldn't use them before and I sure ain't now !
Plus Bethlehem at Christmas is about as festive as you can get.
Just need to convince mum now, I'm real keen on a xmas visit though Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person. Because 'normal' is boring, are only brain dead package deals allowed now I'm a parent ? Wouldn't use them before and I sure ain't now ! Plus Bethlehem at Christmas is about as festive as you can get. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dive Jedi on Aug 2, 2019 17:19:05 GMT 1, Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person. Because 'normal' is boring, are only brain dead package deals allowed now I'm a parent ? Wouldn't use them before and I sure ain't now ! Plus Bethlehem at Christmas is about as festive as you can get.
I hear Syria is great that time of year….
Why ? Take the family to Lanzarote, like a normal person. Because 'normal' is boring, are only brain dead package deals allowed now I'm a parent ? Wouldn't use them before and I sure ain't now ! Plus Bethlehem at Christmas is about as festive as you can get. Going back to the same place for the 3rd or 4th time is boring too…. I hear Syria is great that time of year…. |
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