Ramalaga

one hour and a half away from Malaga, I found myself unexpectedly enchanted by the elegance of  Casares. Its narrow streets framed by simple white houses on each side, over viewing miles upon miles of green land, proved that one can find hidden gems in the smallest of places.  During my 10 hour visit, I was astonished by the warmth and kindness of the people. Two other Palestinians and I were taking part of a cultural week in Casares, to talk about the political situation in Palestine, as well as our daily lives. I believe that the village is mostly inhabited by the elderly, who live alongside the nature in peace and harmony. The village is so dissociated from the rest of the world, it is almost heavenly. I saw a sort of simplicity in Casares that I am quite unfamiliar with. It is the opposite of what I am used to; The busy streets in Ramallah, polluted with the curses of angry drivers and the horns of their cars. A type of negativity that shelters people who are tired and stre

The 30th of march marks the commemoration of the Palestinian Land Day, when 6 Palestinians were martyred after Israel expanded its territories by stealing more land; the Palestinian Galilee. On the same day 42 years later, 18 Palestinians were brutally murdered in Gaza, and hundreds injured, during the March of Return; a march resembling the Palestinian resistance and will to return to their homeland after being expelled tens of years earlier. It is the embodiment of the accumulative anger and frustration. However, the media has portrayed the Palestinian resistance as an unmanageable act of rebellion. It is important to follow different news agencies and resources during times of conflict, that might show another side of the story; one that is usually hidden.  Below is a list of news resources that will keep you updated on the recent events: 1) Lebanese TV channel: Almayadeen Although Almayadeen is a Lebanese News Television Channel, it has sites in Spanish, Ar

            Pictures of Taxis from the early 1900s, that can take you from Lebanon, to Syria, then back to Palestine, are very common on social media. Millennials look at them, and long for the lives they will never have, while older people reminisce and cling to the memories.  you could have breakfast in Beirut, lunch in Damascus, and dinner in Jaffa . This is a phrase that is often used to describe how life was before the Arab world was divided, and before Palestine was occupied. Today, Palestine is divided into two parts by a wall. One part is what is now called Israel, and the other part is the west bank.  This has made it impossible for Palestinians to travel abroad unless they cross the borders to Jordan. The recent wars and divisions have complicated the freedom of travel for many Arabs as well. When having checkpoints is the norm, freedom of travel is very fascinating. The idea that one could pick their things up and go anywhere they want, is strang