On pathways
On the Inca Trail Our lives are frequently elated by the presence of a new pathway: the beginning of a new strand that unfolds unannounced, when least expected, catching…
Travel Journal
The Blue Desert
It was on the 9th day of our hiking pilgrimage through the Sinai Peninsula, finally entering the territory of the Jebalaya tribe and, hence, approaching Mt. Moses and the St. Catherine…
Twilight Prayers by the Tomb of Hāfez
Pigeons flying over Shiraz at sunset time By the time we left our lodging in the old neighbourhood of Shiraz, the sun had already been tucked away by the…
Folklore stories and friendly encounters on the island of Moni
Small boat in the Aegina port advertising the trips to Moni island. It seems almost surreal that there would be an island close to Aegina, just one hour away…
Stories from the Amazon Rainforest
Deep into the Amazon Rainforest Act I – Night Our boat glided through the darkness on the large surface of Tambopata, the Amazon tributary in the Madre de Dios region.…
Peculiar Herbs and Outlandish Eatables
Culinary explorations are intriguing and constitute an integral part of every trip. Occasionally, though, one encounters something that, depending on one’s cultural background, seems more exotic, weird, maybe even odious.…
My First Encounter with Archaeology in Ras Al Khaimah
There are many things for which the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) are famous, but archaeology is not one of them. The fast-paced growth of the last few decades, the extravagant…
Adam Town and the Beauty of its Deserted Neighbourhoods
When in Beirut, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the horrendous traffic, the non-stop car horns, the chaotic flow of vehicles and people alike, the disorderly erected buildings, or…
Adam Town and the Beauty of its Deserted Neighbourhoods
Panorama of Adam’s old neighbourhoods from the roof of one of the houses It was already mid-day when we reached Adam town in Oman. We had been driving for hours…
Your First Trip to Lebanon? Here is a Brief Description of Twelve Places to Visit Outside Beirut
Despite its small geographical area, Lebanon offers such a broad variety of historical sites, shrines, or areas of natural beauty that can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. On top…
On the Floating Islands
On La Isla Summa Willjta I met “El Presidente” – that’s how he introduced himself to us – on La Isla Summa Willjta, one of the floating islands on Lake…
What is lurking in the shadows?
Everything is exotic in the Amazon rainforest: the hues of the jungle, the taste of the air, the muddiness of the river, the vibration of the sounds, even the constellations…
A scrapbook full of sunsets
No matter how many sunsets I have seen, I always scramble on a rock, peak, or headland to admire the next one. I pause in awe. I sigh. I quiver…
Storytelling Around the Campfire
The night bestowed its opaque veils on the mountains and, little by little, our camp disappeared into the dusk. Only a headlamp flashing here and there would indicate an occasional…
15 Underrated UNESCO Heritage Sites
Since its inception, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has identified and preserved dozens of culturally significant sites around the world. From historical buildings to natural marvels,…
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