I’m Palestinian. Crossing from Israel into the WB you won’t run into any borders. It has nothing to do with special access or anything, just the reality of Israel administering the borders of both Israel and Palestine (complex). However, returning into Israel you will run into a checkpoint. It will most likely be fairly simple as there are two different checkpoints: A checkpoint for those with Israeli residency or visitor visas, like you, or a checkpoint for Palestinians who have a permit to enter (for work, or some speciality permit), the latter being a much more hectic checkpoint. Last, I’d 100% recommend visiting Ramallah. It’s the hustling and bustling business center of Palestine, it’s fun!

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. How would you recommend I go from Bethlehem to Ramallah? Should I go back to Jerusalem and then go from there or is it fine to go directly from Bethlehem to Ramallah either by bus or taxi?

@scottsimon8543

9 ай бұрын

You don't have to go back to Jerusalem to go to Ramallah. You can take the 231 bus. Google maps will give you options. Bethlehem is south of Jerusalem & Ramallah is north, so you could also go back through Jerusalem. It's a 2 hour bus ride, 1 hour by car. If you take a taxi tell them to use the meter, it's always cheaper. It's against the law for them to refuse. The 40 min ride to Bethlehem would've been 160 if you used the meter - it's 12 shekels to start & then 3.7 for every minute after. So you paid double what you should have. Always haggle in shops for souvenirs, etc.

@brahmaistrash.indiaisatoil5292

9 ай бұрын

You must be really proud of being Palestinian when you love saying the world Israel, a fiction country that invaded your land took it from uou. I guess you are a sellout .

@patrickoreilly6477

7 ай бұрын

I hope you and your family in Palestine stay safe with the Israeli terrorist attacks currently happening

@spiffhedge

6 ай бұрын

@@patrickoreilly6477

We should all take a moment and appreciate the hard work Gabriel puts into his work here. This video is TODAY! Hoping for a quick jump to 600k for you, Gabriel. Well deserved.

@anitacarleton1661

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@user-st1zw9oo9k

9 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!!

@martinc.720

9 ай бұрын

Fishing for thumbs up? lol

@Nighthawk2211

9 ай бұрын

What? @@martinc.720

@emilymary1436

9 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly!

The Holy Land is one of the most incredible places I have visited, particularly the Old City of Jerusalem

It's 2023, can we please give peace a chance?

@veritas2145

9 ай бұрын

The PTB don’t want peace

@Cody---

9 ай бұрын

@@veritas2145 Zionists don't want peace, god isn't a real estate agent

@sagartomar3461

9 ай бұрын

No 😂

@eleworld9371

9 ай бұрын

No thanks no peace with isreals terrorists who killed 2 milons

@eleworld9371

9 ай бұрын

​@@veritas2145shh 🤫 unever wanted people to live in peace

Tel Aviv, hopefully you check out the old city of Jaffa

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

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I like when you go to different countries. The change in culture is so educational.

When people ask me where to go, Israel and Palestine is always my first recommendation. It’s super easy, there are incredible sites, great food and great people. I feel perfectly safe and welcome in both countries. And the fact you can take what is essentially a city bus across the heavily guarded border is such a surreal experience.

I could also host you in a really nice place in Haifa if you would like to visit the city

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. In my usual spontaneous style I'm not really sure where I'm going to end up on this trip, but I'm curious to see Haifa.

I think that Northern Israel Upper Galilee will be very interesting to you

Wow Jerusalem and Bethlehem look amazing I want to go there in the next few months Looking forward to tomorrow’s video

This was awesome! I loved this video. Gabe thank you for all the hard work you put into making these videos so we can sit back and enjoy traveling adventures. It is very much appreciated.

What is West Bank? I only know Israel.

This is the way to explore. Just go with the flow!

Enjoy the places and sights you are going to. Stay safe.

I really enjoyed this experience....thank you Gabriel and stay safe x

This was so fascinating, and I was glued to everything that you showed us. Be safe.

Hi Gabriel, if you do go to Ramallah, make sure to check out the big EU funded Museum of Palestinian History. Beautiful marble walls and floors, but otherwise totally empty....

@user-ch5rt6wo9w

9 ай бұрын

Check out usa funded Israel also wink

@NoamTheGOAT50

9 ай бұрын

Why is it empty? And if it really is empty, then what's the point of having a museum?

@Stevef2022

9 ай бұрын

@@NoamTheGOAT50it’s empty because there is no historical Palestinian identity. It all began with Amin Al Husseini and then Yasser Arafat. Before that, Arabs in the region considered themselves Syrian or Egyptian.

@freejay3

9 ай бұрын

Palestinian history ???? BWAHAHAHAHAHA .....you have none before 67!

@SA-rs5pl

9 ай бұрын

@@Stevef2022 says the non-cultured apartheid Zion1sm 🤡 from Khazaria and 109 expelled countries!

I have written in my blog from my visit in 2019: Bus 231 from Damascus Gate to Betlehem via Beit Jala. Last stop was in the middle of Betlehem along Hebron Road.

@hpengwyn

9 ай бұрын

I think that was the bus we got in Jan 2020. Different bus station from the one opposite the train station

@TheSwede70

9 ай бұрын

@@hpengwyn Yes, exactly. And it was not a good tip for Gabriel as he also already were in Betlehem when I posted my comment 🙂

@billcook4768

9 ай бұрын

Super easy trip. I will say the bus number seems to change from time to time. But if you get to the bus depot, finding the bus to Bethlehem is easy. Every other bus will have 99% Arab passengers. The one to Bethlehem will be 50% Europeans. Ir you can just ask.

You should use public transportation from Bethlehem to Ramallah, the orange public vans, cheaper and more real and fun

Well done Gabriel. There is so much to see and learn there. Quite compartmentalised all the sections to explore. Hope you get to do alote there, looking forward to it. Excellent video. Keep going

Great video, love the adventure! I did not know it was this easy to go to Palestine

Leaving backpacks unattended like that in Israel is asking for trouble

@eh2542

9 ай бұрын

In Israel it is safer than where you live 😂

@radiozelaza

9 ай бұрын

@@eh2542 until the backpack explodes

@skontheroad

9 күн бұрын

100%! Israel is the one place where "see something, say something" is something EVERYONE abides by! And with good reason!​@@radiozelaza

You continue to move forward - well done.

Quite an experience , wonderful 👏😊

You are so exciting! A total inspiration!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼💯

From Bethlehem, Gabriel might also want to visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs & Matriarchs located in Hebron. Also in the West Bank, the city of Jericho might be worth visiting.

Looking forward to the next video.

Hi Gabe, wow this is really getting interesting. We are waiting next video. Be safe. Chaos

I lived in the Arab world for four months and spent a week in Palestine. First of all, if you are still in Bethlehem make sure you visit the Walled Off Hotel. Also, to get to Ramallah from Jerusalem, you take the bus near the Damascus Gate to the Qalandia checkpoint. I’m sure your driver has informed you of all this by now…but just in case he hasn’t…And last but not least, I ran into some trouble traveling between cities; be careful with using shared vans. If you come across a checkpoint and you’re riding in the same van as someone who the IDF suspects for whatever reason, you can end up with a machine gun in your face. Jericho has a really interesting old church that is carved into a mountain: you might want to check that out. Safe travels. Enjoy.

@emillyzalayet6353

9 ай бұрын

Dude what are you talking about. Soldiers literally (according to IDF regulations) cannot point a gun at your head even if you're holding a knife or a gun and walking near them.

@freejay3

9 ай бұрын

Machine gun in your face? Why you lie?

I really can understand the trouble you are taking to give us these wonderful trips. It costs you and we enjoy it at your expense. Take care of your health. Praying for you Gabriel.

this was one of the most interesting video you ever posted. can't wait for the next one. thank you

Gab, thanks for all your INFORMATIVE VIDEOs

Yes another vlog of Gabriel yay😊❤

Amazing!! So interesting!!

Thank you so much for making this video!

Wow, very beatifull and what an adventure

Safe travels and drive careful

So amazing love your videos

Welcome back to the Holy Land! - Started following you back when you had less than 100K, good to see the progress! - Keep up the good work man :))

❤ great cinematography thanks ❤ saludos

Looks cool, have to put on the list

great video, thanks. one comment 3:40 minor faux pas leaving your backpack unattended in Israel

I was just there, it was sweltering hot but amazing, enjoy!

Great Vid Gabe 🎉 can’t wait for next one :)

Awesome video ❤

Great vlog sir

Gabriel go and stay at Banksy Hotel in Bethlehem " The Walled Off Hotel , i stayed a night there when i went right next to the wall, incredible experience

@ReggaeManStan

9 ай бұрын

And if you don't wish to stay, you can still pop in to see the street art and historic exhibition inside on the ground floor. The exhibition will give you the background on why things are as they are now.

Hi Gabriel Great video as always If you're coming to Cyprus I suggest check out some beautiful mountain villages such as: Kalopanagiotis Agros Kakopetria You're going to love them

Thanks for the video

Awesome video mister 🤩

Virtually every airport and travel area everywhere seems like it is more modern than our U.S. facilities. I am struck at how third world our crappy airports are now, or at least the ones I have been to lately.............great intro vid, very educational for me. Lovin it.

I just got back...love it there.

👋Hey there Gabriel! You are loved & by me! haha Honestly, you're awesome my friend & I so look forward to your videos & I always enjoy all the content you put out there. This video is just awesome & I felt so excited to see Israel, as I visited back in 2009 & have never visited since unfort. I really loved the super friendly locals in Jerusalem & IMPO, I found them to be some of the world's friendliest & most approachable humans. Witnessing the Wailing Wall was amazing, very moving & totally unforgettable. And the old city & it's insanely awesome & very historic & beautiful architecture, cobblestone streets, etc;. Just utterly beautiful & I felt as though I had stepped right back in time, into biblical times. As night approached, I couldn't help but shed tears of joy (suddenly coming to an absolute realisation, of where I actually was), as it was so amazing to me. And by night, with the many shimmering/sparkling night lights abound & standing up on the hill, right near the beautiful Peace Forest & then next to Hurva Synagogue. Absolutely epic & surreal, to say the least. I carry very fond memories of an amazing country, filled with friendly, kind, very appreciative, joyful & hospitable people. My only regret, that I wish I'd had more time to spare & had visited much more of Israel, than only Jerusalem & Bethlehem, which btw, was equally, utterly wonderful, beautifully historic & amazing! I met countless wonderful, kind & very hospitable people there too, that I actually lost count of how many hello's, welcome's, goodbye's & where are you from's I received. Words don't do true justice, to witnessing such historic places, possessing such long standing, rich & diverse cultures abound. IMPHO, I think you have to personally see & experience, if you can make the trip, even once in your lifetime. It's just that there's so much more to see across Israel. Ironically & coincidentally here, I also visited Tbilisi, Georgia, but many years later, in 2018. I absolutely love Georgia too & I do intend to revisit some day in the near future, but this time, with my immediate family. Thanks for sharing & here's wishing you many more fun & exciting travel adventures. Peace✌

Great vid Gabe!!

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks.

All the Electronic Travel Authorization stuff that countries are now requiring before flying is such a hassle....especially for us non techy types. So nice to have the train now from the airport into Jerusalem.

How on earth did you get this video up so quick?! What a change in environment from Romania. Excited to see what adventures await!

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

Filmed from around 2pm at the airport to around 4:30 when I arrived in Bethlehem. Edited for a couple hours, went to dinner, added that clip on the end, processed the video, uploaded it with fast wifi and boom, mission accomplished. That's pretty much my routine, film during the day, edit in the evening and get it uploaded and posted if possible, though it doesn't always work out that way.

@Andrew-cg2zl

9 ай бұрын

amazing work. thank you@@GabrielTravelerVideos

You are freeking amazing !!

Much respect to you Gabriel

Enjoy your time in the West bank, I recommend visiting Jericho - the oldest city in the world. The border is not an issue when you enter the West Bank. When you leave back to Israel they will ask for yoyr passport, ask you couple questions and then let you in.

@palmirarocha9570

9 ай бұрын

Judeia e Samaria ✝️👍

My mum is retiring this autumn and is taking a 12 day trip to Israel. I decided to join for the first part at least so am now doing my research for the trip! im a 37 year old guy, never have looked forward to a trip with mum until now!

What a difference from Romania. Loved your video’s there, it was nice to follow your roadtrip.

@somejohndoe3004

9 ай бұрын

Same here, that roadtrip was solid gold.

excellent stuff

Just discovered your travel channel and I like.

Exciting.

Very interesting video!

Wow Gabe! 😮

Looks great, visited back in the 80s and the touts were pushy, you know you can get a ferry from Haifa to Cyprus

I'm from Israel! I am glad that you visited our country, people usually have mixed opinions about Israel, and when they come here they realize that everything is completely different. You are always welcome to visit our country😊

@capyboppy

9 ай бұрын

Tuva. Folk should realise it is the best country in the world 😝. If I could afford to do Aliyah I would definitely be living there.

@FazsterHQ

9 ай бұрын

@@capyboppyif you need to do “aliyah” you’re not from there and the indigenous Palestinian population would appreciate if you stayed put in your home country.

@AkuZ

9 ай бұрын

​@@capyboppysince when does a state with a fascist government that commits (since over seven decades) apartheid, genocide, ethnic cleansings, illegal occupation & illegal settlements get called the best country? What a sick sick view of the world...

@capyboppy

9 ай бұрын

Please do your homework@@FazsterHQ. Under the Law of Return I am entitled to. It is my Spiritual homeland and if I am ever in a position to live there I will. Maybe the media should look more closely at Israel and look at how Jew, Christian and Muslims work side by side. I've seen it so many times. Different religions with shops next to each other, joining each other for a coffee break, shaking hands then getting back to work. Go to French Hill and you will see it for yourself.

@HumanProgress

9 ай бұрын

@@AkuZ “Apartheid" be careful what you wish for..... no apartheid (which we all want) means Jews are allowed to build houses and create communities anywhere in the world, including anywhere in the Arab world, and also in Judea/West Bank living and thriving right next to Palestinians. Anti Zionists are the only ones who don't want this.

West Bank is not the name of that place. Its real name is Judea and Samaria. Also, there has never been at any time in history a country, kingdom ir independent state called Palestine.

@lightbody232

5 ай бұрын

they wash your brain with false history actually!, yes they did, first jesus wasnt jewish because he born Christian came to jewish ppl and he was Palestinian!, i dont care about what they teach you at schools, and its understood why they faked history, to justify what they did!, indigenous ppl still there and they never left, who came lately, is the one who should rethink about everything!.

Awesome, the closest I came to visiting Israel was on a cruise in 2017 we stopped in Jordan. Would love to visit one day. Until then I’ll travel with you Gabriel through your videos.. 😃👍.

@NoamTheGOAT50

9 ай бұрын

Jordan gets cruise ships?

@TheHuski

9 ай бұрын

@@NoamTheGOAT50 yes, we were on the final leg on a round the world cruise, Melbourne to Greece. Stopped in Aqaba Jordan b4 Going through the suez canal. 😃👍

@NoamTheGOAT50

9 ай бұрын

@@TheHuski that's good to know, I grew up half an hour north of there, just on the other side of the border, and I didn't know they got cruise ships over there.

Welcome back

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. ✌️

My grandparents used to visit and do piligrimage in 1920s in Bethlehem, Jericho, Jerusalem, Palestine. It was only Palestine when they used to visit this amazing places.

We were there in 2019 and had a wonderful time. Jerusalem is well worth the visit.

Wow this vlog got me rally interested, nice move there, especially going into Bethlehem, keep it up Mr Traveler!

i went on a trip to israel last year and landed exactly one year ago today. so august 14 2022. amazing you landed there exactly one year to the date i was there.

@GabrielTravelerVideos

9 ай бұрын

Cool. 👍

I'm verily catching up on your videos of this summer and I am really enjoying your trek this year so far. Spain was amazing!! Greece never disappoints. Romania!!! So incredibly spectacular!!! And now beautiful Israel. Uh, little town of Bethlehem. Shalom, shalom ❤

@Basauri_48970

5 ай бұрын

Spanish trip was neat but he missed a trick by not making it to the beatifully green and mountainous north along the Cantabrian coast. Although it's a favourite summer destination for many inland and Southern Spaniards seeking to escape their extremely high local temperatures, it remains quite unknown amongst the average sunseeking foreign visitor to Spain. Stunning beaches, magical forests and green mountains and valleys in the autonomous regions of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country, each region with its own unique culture to match. Typically more rain than in the sun blessed Mediterranean regions he visited, but so worthy. He wouldn't have been disappointed. Maybe next time.

All you had to do was take a shuttle to the Damascus gate in east Jerusalem and take a bus in the parking lot outside the old city, and take a shared taxi into the city center if that's where u want to go.

I like it. More extreme traveling.

welcome back

You can get a flight from Tel Aviv to Batumi, then to get to Mestia, Svaneti , take the bus from Batumi to Zugdidi, from Zugdidi there is a bus to Mestia. Mestia and Svaneti is incredible.

🇨🇦 Thanks Gabe 🍺grab a few for the room while editing! 🍺🍺cheers

Happy traveling in Israel/Palestine Gabriel ! You certainly have a great choice of climates ☀️ 👍

wow! cant wait to see West Bank. hard to get to

@scottsimon8543

9 ай бұрын

Not really.

@skontheroad

9 күн бұрын

Not at all!

@skontheroad

9 күн бұрын

Not at all!

In the 70's it was very easy to travel to the DISPUTED AREAS. I traveled allover by bus. And it was very safe, compare to nowaday.

Hi there, if you still in israel/Palestine consider coming up north to Haifa it’s a cool city you get sea city view from mount Carmel and there is nice authentic culinary

Beautiful place❤

Thank you.

Thks Gabriel, thanks to you I won't get confused, head down to Damascus Gate, and then to bus stop, take bus 231, runs every hour, and then back to Jerusalem bus 231 or 234 if bus 231 is not running, great to know, the bus will leave you at Bethlehem, in your way back try to find bus 231 bus stop for 2 dollars or more is better than 80, taxi should have been 40 with taxi meter, have a great time, and try to find bus 231, cheap way to back at Jerusalem

Gabriel to Georgia in September. It will be better weather in the Mountains then. Basically no rainfall if you go to Mestia in Svaneti.

U should go to Damascus gate bus station and take bus 231 or 234. Price with a bus like 6 shekel. Price for taxi depend on trafic, but usualy it is from 70 up to 100 NIS. Head scarf is like 10 to 20 NIS😊

Looks so much like the inland areas in malta.

Hi Gab, actually there's a bus station before the Damascus gate Old City. I used that last year, I think its just 15 shekels.

Hi Gabriel, fellow traveller here. I've been diligently following your videos and am thrilled to know you are in Israel. I was there exactly last year. I'm excited to see more content from that country since I feel like I have not explored much. It was too expensive for me :) I'm also happy you're heading to Georgia. I will be going there in October for my 40th bday :) Right now I'm in Thailand, my base for the next couple of months. Hope to bump into you somewhere in the world! Cheers!🍻

Beautiful... Look forward to your visit to Palestine

Hello Gabriel !!! 😀😀😀

I think there is a bus service, but it runs from the bus station in East Jerusalem, and not the Western one, which you went to.

Looking forward to this leg of your 2023 World Tour. 👍

Guessed it was there....enjoy

Was there last Sept., I took the bus. They dont check the bus going out of Jerusalem, but they did coming back into Jerusalem.

If you get the chance, the Light Show at David's Citadel in Jerusalem is amazing,,,, you sit in the ancient palace watching the history of Israel and Palastine in a 3D Light show on all the walls of Citidel... The Jerusalem old city, with many awesome backpackers and hostels there too. I took a bus trip to Bethlehem for the day, had to go through a border then, that was 2011... I loved it there, I did the footsteps of Jesus, going to the Golan, Capernium on the Galilee, Nazareth, and Jericho as well the dead sea , the best experiences ever...