The Better Travel Podcast

#3.3 A new era for tourism in Palestine


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This week, we're joined by Husam Jubran, a Palestinian tour guide and peace worker who has helped to lead a movement toward more meaningful tourism in the region that he calls home. In this episode, you'll learn:

  • How tourism in Palestine has evolved over the past 25 years
  • Husam's favorite places to bring visitors in the West Bank
  • What it takes to become a tour guide in Israel and Palestine
  • Husam's advice for how to have a meaningful travel experience wherever you go
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    Links and things

    Husam's interview with Rick Steves: https://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/husam-jubran/

    Hands of Peace: https://handsofpeace.org/

    Mejdi Tours, originator of the dual narrative: https://mejditours.com/

    Better Travel Podcast interview with Mejdi co-founder Aziz Abu Sarah: https://apple.co/3fMYTV2

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