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Postcard from Ismailia: George since 1950

Postcard from Ismailia: George since 1950

Entering the dimly-lit room of the George restaurant in Ismailia necessitates a generous push of two rows of doors, which…
Pyramids deserted as tourists still avoid Egypt

Pyramids deserted as tourists still avoid Egypt

Tourists are staying away from Egypt two months after the start of a popular revolution that removed longtime President Hosni…
Postcard from Venice: The romantic city

Postcard from Venice: The romantic city

I felt like I was entering a painting the first day I wandered the bridges and mazes of Venice. I…
Postcard from Meedhupparu: A hut in the sea

Postcard from Meedhupparu: A hut in the sea

Waking up on the island of Meedhupparu in the Republic of Maldives has been one of the most refreshingly beautiful…
Northern Laos: The confluence of indolence and warfare

Northern Laos: The confluence of indolence and warfare

The clock on the wall of Luang Prabang’s northern bus terminal read 10:00 a.m.
Postcard from Skive: Cross-dressing valentine

Postcard from Skive: Cross-dressing valentine

I arrived in Skive, Denmark, shortly after my luggage arrived in Paris, France. The airline company politely informed me it…
Burmese travel bans, Buddhas and beaches

Burmese travel bans, Buddhas and beaches

We sat in the anteroom of the Chinese-style guesthouse, tense, returning the stony glares of the longyi garbed Burmese men…
Egypt, Tunisia tout revolutions as tourism draw

Egypt, Tunisia tout revolutions as tourism draw

Berlin--Beaches, ancient sites, guaranteed sun--and a tang of revolution in the air: Egypt and Tunisia are banking on their recent…
The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey

The nexus of continents: A culturally rich sojourn in Turkey

Despite rumors indicating Turkish travel is no longer possible, the visa to this country, one which rests at the European,…
Get away, for the day

Get away, for the day

The pull of local political news, combined with constantly changing safety levels on the streets, may cause you to think…
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