A few months before, Cooke has made a reservation for his wife and band at a motel in Louisiana, but when they arrived there they were abruptly asked to leave... Read More...
When Michael Scanlan and Dennis Lansang, teachers at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, were deciding what experiential learning course th... Read More...
Visitors to Naples and its surrounding area could be overwhelmed by the number of archaeological wonders to see. Buried for centuries beneath tons of volcanic ash and debris, the archaeological sites scattered along the coast of Naples are among the ... Read More...
Young people serve as the driving force in naked tourism. “Generation Y is known for questioning old values and habits,” the couple reckons. “And now, that they’ve grown [to become] twenty- and thirty-somethings, they also question the conventional way of living and to an extent, also of traveling.”
Digital nomadism continues its steady rise in most western countries. It consists of a mobile lifestyle that encompasses corporate remote workers, freelancers, ... Read More...
“Most people only know the favelas through the news—crime, poverty, and violence. But that’s only a small part of the story…the favelas are not simply a place, they are a people, and to understand them, you must go inside and see for yourself.”
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On a hot, humid September afternoon, Charles Cook, a wiry man in his 60s, visited Olivewood Cemetery in Houston, Texas, to clear the weeds and vines that always... Read More...
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal) is currently hosting the North American premiere of the exhibition Egyptian Mummies: Explori... Read More...
We are all familiar with archaeological sites unearthing Egyptian statues and artifacts that tell us how the ancients lived and worshipped. However, food is also an important part of any culture and we know more about how ancient Egyptians ate now th... Read More...
Egypt’s Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra is one of the world’s most remarkable musical ensembles. It consists of around 48 blind women from Cairo who have to rely sol... Read More...
Some of the most famous wreck dives in the world can be found in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. These reef filled waters are teaming with underwater wildlife and so much diversity that it's difficult to compare it to anyplace else on the Earth.
“So … well-read black girl. What does that even mean?” I wondered as I fixed my eyes on the cover of Glory Edim’s Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves, an anthology of powerful, uplifting, and inspiring essays by black women writers.
In ancient times, the planting of papyrus spread from Egypt to Palestine and Sicily, before being adopted all over the Mediterranean, and parts of Europe and southwest Asia. What remains of that history is the science of papyrus
Founded as a place where women can rebuild their lives after losing a husband or getting divorced, Al-Samaha village offers women and girls a chance to escape patriarchal prejudices and discover their independence.
Like most gods in cultures that practice polytheism, Isis was responsible for many aspects of Egyptian life. Patron of the slaves and sinners. An advocate for the penniless and supporter of the artisan. She was a symbol of fertility and the goddess of motherhood.
Egypt has always been known as a good place to obtain a hookah and hookah accessories. The land of the pharaohs, pyramids, and sphinx may also be the motherland... Read More...
What comes to mind when you think about Egypt and traveling to Egypt? Normally, people think of the Great Pyramids, the sphinx, the tombs, the Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor. These are incredible tourist destinations. However, there are many off-the-beaten travel destinations in Egypt.
As we quickly approach the holidays and close out the year, we wanted to remind you of the warmth and adventure that await you in places across the globe. So ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our last destination issue of the year: The Egypt Issue.
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In Argentina, there is no formal or legal barrier to women becoming judges. But according to a 2013 report, 56% of Inferior Judges, 67% of Appeal Judges and 78%... Read More...
“Next to being a Hollywood movie star, nothing was more glamorous.” This breathless statement, quoted in Femininity in Flight, was uttered by a flight attendant... Read More...
Navigating cities can be overwhelming in the best of times, and for travelers with disabilities, it can be frustrating. Enter technology. The availability of apps that cater to handicapped travelers has made traveling immensely easier. As such, here ... Read More...
Gumbo is said to be one of the greatest additions to American cooking by Louisiana. It is a stew or soup and its origin is said to be from the French when they ... Read More...
As somebody who has travelled extensively with a wheelchair user, I know just how stressful and daunting it can be for users to fly. The confined space, length ... Read More...
Accessible tourism isn't a new concept, but it is unheard of by many tourists who don't have to navigate a city while also coping with a disability. So what is it?
“Accessible Tourism” (also known as “Access Tourism”, “Universal Tourism”, “Inclusi... Read More...
There is a big wide world out there just waiting for all of us to explore; even places that in the past were difficult for everyone to visit. Today more and mo... Read More...
