May 9, 2012

It’s undoubtedly one of the most misunderstood symbols. The Hijab has been attacked many times, nationally and internationally. Whether you travel through America, Europe, or the Middle East one thing is evident: that you will see a Muslim woman wearing Hijab in some form. I am one of them; I reside in California and grew up in Orange County. I adore American

Apr 18, 2012

Burj Khalifa by Roman Emin With its vast indoor malls, man-made beaches and ‘seven-star’ hotels, Dubai is the perfect place for a luxurious city break. The city enjoys great weather, a reasonable cost of living, and is easy to access, thanks to companies such as DialAFlight offering regular and well-priced flights to Dubai. Here’s how to enjoy yourself on

Mar 4, 2012

“Isn’t this a beautiful hotel?” she said her etched face spoke of pain and suffering she had endured, but her shiny eyes spoke of resilience and acceptance. “Yes, it is,” I said praying my voice did not reveal the truth that I and my privileged party coming from California were about ready to walk over and file a complaint with our travel agent for

Feb 11, 2012

(New York, February 2012) – International pop superstar Madonna has announced plans to kick off her upcoming world tour at Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan Stadium, May 31st.   Making her fourth concert appearance in Israel, Madonna, who first performed in Israel in 1993 and twice in 2010, will present songs from her upcoming album, MDNA, as well as

Nov 18, 2011

(New York – November 5, 2011) – Thousands of American Christians are expected in Israel in December 2012 to pray for the poor of the world as part of Convoy of Hope’s “Pray For Hope Pilgrimage.” The chair of the organization’s Global Prayer Initiative is Dr Thomas E. Trask, who will be hosted next month in Israel by Haim

Sep 17, 2011

(New York – September 13, 2011) - The Netanya Mosaic Art Festival will present a diverse collection of mosaic and contemporary artworks in the seaside town of Netanya near Tel Aviv, October 15-18. Taking place during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, the festival will showcase a specially commissioned mosaic display by artist Ruslan Sergeev on the Netanya

Sep 2, 2011

(DOWNERS GROVE, IL – August 25, 2011) - Egypt has been transformed.   There is an unmistakable sense of confidence and optimism in the air, and history itself seems to be unfolding before your eyes. Egyptians are eager to demonstrate their legendary hospitality. There has never been a better time to travel to Egypt — and now, there has never been a better

Aug 29, 2011

· Do not buy rocks or pottery: Keep your souvenirs eco-friendly. Picking up or buying rock fragments encourages vendors to break pieces off the monuments to sell to tourists. · Do not buy antiquities: Stick to the law: buying antiquities is illegal. · Please refrain from picking flowers or plants: Conserve the natural flora of Petra by not picking flowers

Jun 29, 2011

New York – June 23, 2011: The ancient City of David, the original settled neighborhood of Jerusalem, has announced this week a new selection of innovative tours highlighting recent and past archeological discoveries taking place throughout the summer, including: The Archeological Experience at the Emek Tzurim National Park: Discovering the Past

Jun 27, 2011

Encino, CA, June, 2011— SITA World Tours has been operating tours to Egypt and the Middle East since its inception in 1933. Although the unrest in Egypt impacted travel for a short time, tourists have begun pouring back into this land of excitement and adventure at a rapid clip. SITA’s representative office in Cairo and all its local guides and

Mar 19, 2011

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today toured Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the peaceful revolution in Egypt. Surrounded by a heavy contingent of U.S. and Egyptian security guards, Clinton smiled, waved and shook hands with Egyptian citizens who thronged her during her unscheduled 15-minute stroll through the square. Egypt launched

Jan 22, 2011

I’m currently living in Beirut for a few more weeks and am using the capital as a basis for further trips all around this fascinating country. Last week, before the bad weather and storm hit, I decided to travel south along the coast to the biblical town of Sidon, called Saida in the Lebanon. Sidon has been inhabited since about 5,000 years and therefore is

Dec 13, 2010

The city of Beirut, capital of the Lebanon, doesn’t have that many museums, but one you definitely should not miss is the Robert Mouawad Private museum. It’s a prime example of the eclectic taste of a private collector who loved art, history and all things beautiful. Some 110 years ago, a prominent Lebanese sportsman, politician and businessman by the name

Sep 21, 2010

A new diplomatic quarter is being built in Doha – around 50 high-rise buildings are under construction in close proximity to each other. Each building has a different design and an individual touch. This same attitude towards building new structures is behind Qatar’s bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2022. Compared to building a whole new quarter all at once,

Sep 21, 2010

Besides Souk Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha has some interesting experiences for the visitor. There is a Camel Market with the different types of camel segregated – for example Qataris buy their racing animals here. The area is scrubland/semi-desert which is full of fenced pens and the camels munch contentedly but their eyes betray a deep upset