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Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers
February 1, 2010
Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers
The most striking aspect about the Mexicans is their identity--or to be more precise, their identity crisis, born out of…
An oases road trip
January 27, 2010
An oases road trip
When God designed the oases of Egypt’s western desert, he clearly had a road trip in mind. Four oases form…
3 countries, 3 weeks: Laos
January 25, 2010
3 countries, 3 weeks: Laos
Vacation: Leisure time devoted to rest and pleasure.It was clear from the start that “rest” was not going to be…
Colonial walks by the canal
January 19, 2010
Colonial walks by the canal
It’s no secret that Egypt abounds in incredible touristic opportunities: majestic monuments, spectacular deserts, wide stretches of beaches, and much…
Downtown Sicily
December 30, 2009
Downtown Sicily
You need only walk down the main street in Catania, Via Etnea, to feel vividly as if you are walking…
Aesthetics of Andalusia: Ancient and modern Granada
December 22, 2009
Aesthetics of Andalusia: Ancient and modern Granada
Gypsies, graffiti, tapas and travel in southern Spain Driving past the rows of olive trees in the luscious green valleys…
Eastbound and free: 7 days of tranquility on the Trans-Siberian Railroad
December 14, 2009
Eastbound and free: 7 days of tranquility on the Trans-Siberian Railroad
In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star the great American travel writer Paul Theroux wrote, “You think of travellers as…
It is time for Holiday
December 8, 2009
It is time for Holiday
Why spend the Christmas holidays huddled up with a bunch of familiar faces in the comfort of your own living…
Marrakech within the ramparts
November 25, 2009
Marrakech within the ramparts
Former imperial city and ancient capital of the Moroccan kingdom, “The Red City” is comprised of both a modern city…
Luxor by sleeping train
November 22, 2009
Luxor by sleeping train
Travel writers usually avoid traveling by air. The entire flying experience, from airports to airline customer service and customs procedures…