Posted on November 30, 2009, 11:43 am, by Sasha, under
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For travelers, Oman pairs perfectly with Dubai. Though geographically close, the traditions and cultures of the two countries are in stark contrast – while Dubai is in hyper-futuristic overdrive, Oman has been more moderate in its embrace of change. From the glistening glass towers of Dubai to the jagged mountain scenery and whitewashed villages [...]
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Posted on November 10, 2009, 2:57 pm, by Holly, under
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Holly Monahan,
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Holly is currently traveling in Egypt and sending some notes to us along the way!
With 5,000 years of history to cover in Egypt, my days have been full of pyramids, tombs, temples and museums. However, I have also been able to find some down time to relax and reflect along the way. As befitting a [...]
Jordan’s unexpected popularity among travelers this year took us by surprise, but staff member Derek K. Ong discovered on his own recent visit exactly why so many people are clamoring to go. In addition to the famous ruins at Petra, he found so much more, including the preserved Roman ruins at Jerash, the Dead Sea, [...]
Matt Flynt has been so enthusiastic about Iran after his recent visit that we have decided to devote the entire April e-newsletter to this fascinating (and, in our opinion, underappreciated) destination. Matt visited Tehran, Kerman, Yazd, Shiraz, and Isfahan; here, he describes his top five favorite things to do and see in Iran!
5. Tehran
The tone [...]
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