Travel
Acqualagna: Truffles and tradition
November 4, 2010
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
November 1, 2010
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
October 28, 2010
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
October 25, 2010
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
October 11, 2010
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
September 20, 2010
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
September 17, 2010
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
September 13, 2010
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
September 8, 2010
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
September 7, 2010
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…