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Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain

Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain

When I went to Istanbul for the first time I was eight years old. I vaguely remember black rock-paved streets,…
Sunrise in the Abu Simbel sanctuary

Sunrise in the Abu Simbel sanctuary

Abu Simbel--Outside the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, a long line of people are waiting for a first chance to…
Around the world in 52 marathons

Around the world in 52 marathons

The thought of traveling around the world in 80 days may be an appealing idea for an adventure, but frankly,…
3 weeks, 3 countries: Vietnam

3 weeks, 3 countries: Vietnam

Happy Hour: A time of the day when alcoholic drinks are sold at a reduced price.It quickly became clear that…
Lebanon’s snow business off to late start

Lebanon’s snow business off to late start

By late December each year, the slopes in Lebanon’s glitzy Mzaar ski and mountain resort, nestled in Faraya village 2500…
Boutique Chic: Quality local hotels in rural Egypt

Boutique Chic: Quality local hotels in rural Egypt

When it comes to hotel accommodation in Egypt, you’ve traditionally had two options. First, you could play it safe with…
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…
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