Travel
Istanbul Getaway: Visiting the City of Light and Rain
April 1, 2010
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
February 23, 2010
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
February 18, 2010
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
February 17, 2010
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
February 16, 2010
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
February 14, 2010
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
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…