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Mexico City: Death, rape and flowers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Luxor by sleeping train

Travel writers usually avoid traveling by air.  The entire flying experience, from airports to airline customer service and customs procedures…
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