The best way to visit Israel is with a fluent Hebrew speaker. That’s why I brought my thirteen-year-old son along, since he goes to a Jewish Day School and spends half each day speaking only Hebrew. Unfortunately, I had over-estimated his capabilities, so taxi rides often consisted of pointing and repeating English words with Israeli accents. If my son hadn’t thought that saying “Iz olright, Iz olright” with an Israel accent and considering that … [Read more...]
Tel Aviv – The City That Boasts the Best of Both Worlds
The city of Tel Aviv boasts the best of all worlds, with it's delicious foods like falafel and hummus, mixed with a rich, historical culture, and a laid-back beach atmosphere that makes it an ideal city to live in. One of my top priorities while visiting during the Winter was to be centrally located, while also enjoying a constant view of the Mediterranean, which reminds me of my home in Miami. The Carlton Tel Aviv just does that. Situated … [Read more...]
Some of the Best Things to Do in Oman and the UAE during the 2021 T20 World Cup
The T20 Cricket World Cup is fast approaching and cricket fans all over the world will be looking forward to it getting underway. Before it starts, we also have the rest of the Indian Premier League to enjoy as well. At the start of June it was announced that the IPL will be played in the United Arab Emirates and at the end of June it was also announced that the T20 World Cup will be held in UAE and Oman. In the following article, we are going to … [Read more...]
Things to Do and See in Dubai, UAE
Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Combination of World Cultures and Islamic Beliefs
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an epitome of grandeur and harmony. It is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Often referred as the 'White Pearl of the Gulf', the Grand Mosque is the third largest mosque in the world and largest in the country. The structure was planned and executed by the first President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the ruler of Abu Dhabi for … [Read more...]
3 Reasons why having a Tour Guide in Israel is a Must
Israel is hands down one of the most beautiful and enchanting places I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. I have so many vivid memories of all the historical sites we visited, meals we ate, and people we met. One of the things that made the trip stand out among my other international trips however, was a guy named Assaf. Assaf is an incredible tour guide in Tel Aviv. He led our group of ~40 students all over Israel for 10 days. I had … [Read more...]
Your Breakdown of Transportation Options in Cairo
In order to fully explore Cairo, you’re going to have to move from one location to another at some point. Don’t be overwhelmed! The city offers several different transportation options, all of which are part of the joy and challenges of traveling in Egypt. Not sure which is best for you? The list below covers their advantages and disadvantages, as well as how to use them. Taxi With taxis, it’s all about confidence. Taxi drivers are notorious … [Read more...]
The City of Dubai- Explore this Extravagant yet Magnetic City
Have you ever visited the city of Dubai? If yes, then you will relate to the city as well as I do. If no, then it’s the right time to add this amazing city to your bucket list. I lived in Dubai for almost 14 years and is where I was born and raised. So, what’s so special about Dubai and what makes this city different from others? Dubai is among the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. It is the largest and the most … [Read more...]
On Christmas Decorations and Syrian Food
The air was unusually clear for Cairo, a city notorious for its polluted, hazy skies. Perhaps it was only because it was my first time seeing all the Christmas decorations set up for the bazaar that it felt like a crisp winter day. The bazaar was an opportunity for refugee women to showcase their skills and talents. Many of them were selling handicrafts, and others were dishing up food from their home countries. The smells mingled throughout … [Read more...]
Sea of Galilee and Redemption
The sea, the sea! That was my miraculous view for at least four Galilean days staying in a hotel on the outskirts of the ancient city of Tiberias, Israel. That was the Sea of Galilee or Lake Tiberias or Buhayrat Tabriya in Arabic or Yam Kinneret in Hebrew. This is the sea of abounding stories; biblical, archaeological, economic, political and of personal testimonies. One Night I was awakened by a dream. I was swimming in the sea’s deep … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 5
- Next Page »