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Acqualagna: Truffles and tradition

Acqualagna: Truffles and tradition

Italy is undoubtedly famous worldwide for its excellent cuisine. But atmosphere is the conditio sine qua non (indispensable condition) to…
Kuala Lumpur: Towers, markets and butterflies

Kuala Lumpur: Towers, markets and butterflies

With the help of a borrowed travel neck pillow and an effective sleeping pill, I managed to spend most of…
Eco-Tourism in Lebanon: Walking the minefield

Eco-Tourism in Lebanon: Walking the minefield

When in Beirut, do as the Beiruties do. That involves lots of clubbing in the evening, hours of lazing on…
Malaysia: Jumping off towers, flying over oceans

Malaysia: Jumping off towers, flying over oceans

For some odd reason, the first thing I could think of after booking my flight to Malaysia was extreme sports.…
Beirut: Among other attractions, a destination for clubbing

Beirut: Among other attractions, a destination for clubbing

Some go to Lebanon for the sightseeing. Some go for the lovely food. Some visit to enjoy the amazing winter…
Why do we travel? To compete

Why do we travel? To compete

Norman Rush’s novel “Mating” is one of those terrific books that suffers from any attempt to summarize its plot.
Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa

Twenty-six Egyptians successfully climb the highest mountain in Africa

Twenty-six climbers reached the summit of the highest mountain in Africa today, raising the Egyptian flag on top of Mount…
Why do we travel? To rewire our brains

Why do we travel? To rewire our brains

Many Chinese-produced maps place Europe and Africa on the left side, the Americas on the right, and China at its…
Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa

Eid destinations: If you can’t beat the heat, join it–in Siwa

Siwa, Egypt's vast and isolated western oasis, is not exactly known for its cool summers. Average highs for August and…
Eid destinations: One-day getaway to the valleys of Fayoum

Eid destinations: One-day getaway to the valleys of Fayoum

Close enough for a day trip and boasting beautiful natural scenery, Fayoum's Wadi al-Rayan natural protectorate is an increasingly popular…
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