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... Read More...
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 seem to creep up cracked headstones and across burial plots. The cemetery, which has grav... 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 als... 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 solely on their memory when performing complicated compositions by classic composers like Moz... 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 of shisha (the Egyptian word for hookah). Egyptian hookahs are extremely admired and resp... 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 la... Read More...
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% of State Justices in Argentinean courts are men.
Why should this be the case? The answ... 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 ap... 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 began with the bouillabaisse in the 18th century. Later the Filé powder of the Choctaw alo... 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 ... 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 more that is not the case and places that were once not traversable for all are now reachabl... Read More...
Carolyn McCaskill is a professor and the Coordinator of the B.A. Deaf Studies Program at Gallaudet University. She advocates raising awareness about the Deaf ... Read More...
London is often my first recommendation when Europeans or non-Europeans ask for a destination that’s welcoming for the disabled. Holidays here can be extremely ... Read More...
The traditional crafts of Morocco are considered quite significant in understanding the heritage of the country. There isn't a single house in the country that does not have a piece of art that is a result of this marvelous traditional art. These cra... Read More...
Thank you for visiting our site and for reading this month's issue which centers Accessibility Tourism.
I must admit that last year when the staff threw the ... Read More...
