Please meet this is Rami the son of the author of the book “Married to a Bedouin” ? Where you staying?’ the Bedouin asked. ‘Why you not stay with me tonight—in my cave.’ He seemed enthusiastic. And we were looking for adventure.” Thus begins the story of how Marguerite van Geldermalsen—a New Zealand-born nurse—became the wife of Mohammad Abdallah Othman,…
Oh, that Egyptians
We travel for many reasons, but one common experience that bonds travellers together is their appreciation of the rich culture of another country. When we travel, we get a rare glimpse into other peoples’ way of life. Spending time with locals will help you to grow as a person. As you immerse yourself in other cultures during your travels, you…
Superstition and airplanes
Have you ever noticed while flying that some airlines have a 13th row and others don’t? I only noticed that during my last flight with Austrian airlines while I was looking for my seat. AirTran does not offer a 13th row because passengers had expressed a desire not to sit there. The number 13 is not the only unlucky number…
How flight impacts on our body
What really happens to your body on a flight? ?You get deprived of oxygen Low oxygen may make you feel sleepy or headachy․ in order to get more oxygen try to get up every 2 hours and move in cabin. ?Taste buds may dull Have you ever notice that almost everything taste almost the same when we are in…
Keep money safe when you travel
We are in a new country, new city. Walking around admiring and all of a sudden one cute little girl comes up to you and starts talking. Of course she is sweet, but we don’t even notice how her father or mother picked our pocket while she is distracting you. That’s very common mostly in famous tourist areas. Being unaware…
Ash Baladi
This lady is always here to make fresh bread that I love so much. This is Egypt baby and you should try this as long as you are here. Bread is everywhere in Egypt and it has special importance for locals. Let’s see what is unique about Egyptian bread? Bread in Arabic language is “Khobz”, which is the most common…