Great foods and desserts
"Foods and desserts" is one of reasons to visit Palestine. First, let's get the hummus and falafel out of the way. It's all over the place, and it's great. Don't be surprised if you wind up eating it every day - or more than once a day. In most restaurants, a falafel pita with veggie toppings costs about 5 shekels (about £1.30). But don't limit yourself to hummus and falafel! Mansaf, a dish made with chicken or lamb over a bed of rice with an accompanying yogurt-based sauce, is also delicious for visitors to Palestine. Maqluba is another Palestinian classic, with vegetables, meat, rice, and other ingredients served together - and upside-down!
To drink, get in the habit of drinking a lot of tea with fresh mint and plenty of sugar. Coffee is also widely available, with carts selling small cups of black coffee around Palestinian cities. And don't be afraid, alcoholics. Although Palestine is predominantly Muslim, alcohol is available in most cities (Hebron being the exception). Palestine even has its own brewery, which produces the well-known Taybeh beer. If you plan your vacation carefully, you might even be able to attend Palestine's own Oktoberfest!
Finally, no trip to Palestine is complete without knafeh for dessert. Knafeh is a delicious dessert made of sugar and cheese that is typically topped with nuts and honey. The most famous knafeh in the Arab world comes from the city of Nablus, but this sumptuous dessert can be found throughout Palestine and other Middle Eastern countries. If you visit Nablus, make sure to stop by Al-Aqsa Sweets, which is famous among Palestinians for having the best knafeh.
