Understanding Ramadan in Morocco
The sun dips down in the sky disappearing into the Atlantic Ocean. I seldom have watched a sunset so intently; waiting, waiting, waiting for that…
A Mosque of Grand Proportions
I stood staring upwards at the chandelier in the dome of the Saltan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat Oman admiring its soft glow. I was…
Whirling in Religion
We arrived at the Dervish Lodge of Karabash-i Veli and I was full of anticipation. Intrepid Travel had arranged for us to see a very local…
Christianity and Churches Around the World
With one of the biggest religions celebrating its revered holiday this weekend, I thought it would be fitting to show you some symbols of Christianity I have…
Oauhu’s Wild Leeward Coast
The first thing you need to know about islands is that there is a windward and leeward coast. The windward coast is pretty self explanatory,…
Religions Collide on Adam’s Peak
Footprints seem to mark the beginning of life for humans. We are born, and soon our little foot is being dipped in ink and imprinted…
Crouching Lion, Hidden Temple
The crouching lion was still as a stone and surrounded by the jungle below. I approached it cautiously, wiping the sleep out of my eyes…
The Three Little Temples
I’m going to huff and puff and blow your temple down! This is the story of 2 little tourists, 1 tuk tuk driver,…
Kandy and A Sweet Tooth
Recently I was riding in the car with my sister and my niece when my niece announced out of the blue how much she loved…
Egypt | Jordan | Lebanon | Middle East | Photo Documentaries | Photography
Photo of the Week – Mosques of the Middle East
Just like churches dominate the European landscape, Mosques take the honor in the Middle East. During my travels in the Middle East this winter I…