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A Nordic Ramadan

A Nordic Ramadan

In Scandinavia - a region that includes Norway, Sweden and Denmark - Muslims are a minority and there are no…
The trials of Ramadan away from home

The trials of Ramadan away from home

Because the holy month of Ramadan is accompanied by a number of traditions and activities that Muslims have become accustomed…
Postcard from Montreal: A visit to the Old Montreal district

Postcard from Montreal: A visit to the Old Montreal district

Montreal is a beautiful city to visit and stroll around, with an understated feeling about it that is very inviting.…
Despite green lights from embassies, tourists still avoid Egypt

Despite green lights from embassies, tourists still avoid Egypt

According to the guidebook Lonely Planet, the queues outside the Egyptian Museum can be hours long. Just a few steps…
Postcard from Bratislava: The biggest village in Slovakia

Postcard from Bratislava: The biggest village in Slovakia

Many say that Bratislava isn’t worth visiting, that it is a miniature Prague, and that it can be toured in…
Postcard from Cavan: A neglected part of Ireland

Postcard from Cavan: A neglected part of Ireland

The part of Ireland where my great-grandparents came from isn't the Ireland you see in travel guides. In fact, the…
Outer Cape Cod: A travel gem hidden in plain sight

Outer Cape Cod: A travel gem hidden in plain sight

Cape Cod off the Massachusetts coast has been a travel destination for as long as America has existed. Way back…
There’s a lot to do in Edinburgh during the Fringe

There’s a lot to do in Edinburgh during the Fringe

Every August in Edinburgh, any indoor or outdoor space large enough to hold a small audience, including churches, conference rooms,…
Postcard from Prague: Tourist trap or hidden treasure?

Postcard from Prague: Tourist trap or hidden treasure?

One simple, three-letter word is enough to describe the Czech Republic’s capital, Prague - wow. Purple, pink, yellow, blue, orange,…
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