Here are a few more photos from Morocco, one of our favorite countries. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Middle East’
Photo Friday: Egypt
Friday, April 29th, 2011This week we’re showcasing some of our photos from Egypt, or more specifically around the Nile River which has been the lifeline for Egypt since ancient times. With all of the political turmoil in the Middle East, let’s remember those that are still struggling for freedom and peace. (more…)
Photo Friday: Marrakech, Morocco
Friday, February 18th, 2011This week’s photos are from Marrakech, Morocco, one of the most beautiful, historic, and vibrant cities in the world. If you haven’t been there yet, put it on your list. (more…)
Photo Friday: Turkey
Friday, January 28th, 2011This week’s photos are from Turkey, a country that has history, culture, food, hiking, stunning landscapes, and amazing beaches. There you’ll also find one of the most fascinating cities in the world: Istanbul.
Turkish Lunch
Photo Friday: Petra, Jordan
Friday, January 14th, 2011This week’s photos are from Petra, Jordan. These rock buildings were carved out of the cliffs in the 6th century as the capital city of the Nabataeans. Now it is Jordan’s most popular tourist attraction. (more…)
Photo Friday: Egyptian Camel Market
Friday, December 17th, 2010All of the following photos were taken at the Birqash Camel Market near Cairo, Egypt during our time there in 2009. If you happen to be in Cairo, don’t miss it! (more…)
Photo Friday: Jerusalem
Friday, October 29th, 2010For this week’s photo friday, here are a few from Jerusalem. These are from our RTW trip last year, when we spent about three weeks in Israel. (more…)
Our Ultimate Guide: How To Plan A Trip Around The World
Sunday, September 5th, 2010In 2009, we spent eleven months traveling through Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We want you to learn from our experience, so we put together a trip planning guide: How To Plan A Trip Around The World. We cover everything from budgeting to packing, route planning to insurance, safety to vaccinations, and visas to round-the-world plane tickets. Combining our first hand experience with tips and resources from other travelers, we leave no stone unturned. And the best part is that we’re always adding more information to it as we gather more advice and stories from other travelers. (more…)
Syria: Extreme Friendliness
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010A great deal of negative stereotypes are floating around about the Middle East, specifically Arabic and Muslim countries. Mass media in the United States and Europe often paint a picture of Middle Eastern extremism. We were curious to find out the truth, and during our trip around the world, we spent several months in the Middle East. One of the countries we visited was Syria. We were there for three weeks, and yes, it is extreme.
Extremely Friendly.
Because the U.S. Dollar is so strong against the Syrian Pound, we found ourselves much wealthier than our Syrian counterparts. Despite this, the local people treated us as if we were the guests of honor to be looked after and taken care of – and they were not after our money. We were invited into homes for lunch, given free food at restaurants, and taken on free tours of historic sites. All of these acts of kindness were by local people who wanted to show us how proud they are of their country, their hospitality, and their culture.
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