Travel
Tradition meets tourism
April 22, 2010
Tradition meets tourism
Few towns located on a coast can resist the influence of tourism. Although Ile de RĂ© remained largely a secret…
A trip to the Cape: Beautiful sites, intricate histories
April 20, 2010
A trip to the Cape: Beautiful sites, intricate histories
I was offered a free trip to Cape Town to attend an arts/journalism program. Besides my attraction to the arts…
Shalateen: Growing up between a rock and a hard place
April 20, 2010
Shalateen: Growing up between a rock and a hard place
Every town has its story. Shalateen's is on the precipice of a turning point.Like each of us, towns are born…
A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains
April 13, 2010
A hunt for adventure, fun and facts in the southern mountains
When we looked at a map of Egypt, the town of Shalateen and the Halayeb triangle by the Red Sea…
Dahab for your peace of mind
April 12, 2010
Dahab for your peace of mind
When chilling is what I am asking for, Dahab is always my answer. Located more than 450km from Cairo, Dahab…
Easter in Ma’loula
April 8, 2010
Easter in Ma’loula
It only takes a one-hour drive from Damascus past a majestic mountain range to reach Ma'loula, one of the best…
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…