I checked out what life is like in Palestinian Ramallah. There's not much to do here, but I was interested in observing the local way of life.

The difference compared to Israeli cities is huge. The standard of living here is much lower. The center is basically this massive market with city streets somehow running through the middle of it. It's incredibly loud and crowded—no room to walk anywhere.

That said, everything is noticeably cheaper. And salaries are clearly lower. It makes sense that a lot of people commute to Jerusalem and other parts of Israel for work. On the way there, by the way, there's an actual checkpoint where they check your documents (though only when entering Israel—they let everyone through to the Palestinian side without hassle).

It's pretty dirty around here, looks like there are no street cleaners—or very few. And lots of empty lots, with piles of garbage that really emphasize how run-down things are.

What really stands out is the absurd amount of Coca-Cola advertising. Everywhere—from massive billboards to small signs.

But overall, it felt quite comfortable and safe. The food is delicious. They just don't show you that much.