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,…
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I Don’t Like Kandy
I’ve been traveling for a long time, seen a lot of countries, had a lot of good days…amazing days….but I’ve also had my share of…
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The Most Complicated Travel Visas for Americans (And How to Deal With Them)
People often say to me: “It’s just too hard…the confusing visa process, the airport security ‘strip search’, the extortionary bag fees, the long flight, my…
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11 Things in the Middle East that Surprised Me
The big billboard ad looming over the highway read “Expect the unexpected” as a man in camouflage held a shiny rifle and smiled at the…
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The Food of Lebanon
After spending a month living in Lebanon with a local family, I had many opportunities to really get to know the food of Lebanon. Prior…
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Taanayel Eco Lodge – Authentic Travel
I crave authentic experiences when I travel. I want culture not tourism. That’s why my time in Lebanon was so special; while living with a…
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Experiences | Lebanon | Middle East | Tours
Walk Beirut
“Why did you come here in February? It’s the worst month for weather; it’s so unpredictable.” This was the common question I was asked throughout…
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Middle Eastern Visitation Rights
I sat on the formal couch and listened to the Arabic words swirling around me; lightening fast and coming from every direction. I looked at…
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The Culture of War
“Things may start shaking, so don’t make any plans on February 14th,” said Walid. ‘Shaking’ was Walid’s term for instability. He went on to explain…
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Up in Smoke: Hookah Culture in Lebanon
Europeans call it Shisha, Lebanese refer to it as Nargile, and in English, it is Hookah. However, I prefer the name Hubbly Bubbly, a term…
