The Mediterranean is one of my favorite places in the world. The countries bordering it are all so culturally rich, hospitable and beautiful — so you really can’t go wrong with any Mediterranean destination. The first time I experienced it was in Tel Aviv. I was battling a nasty cold, but got in the water despite it — It […]
Exploring Art in Amman: 10 Amazing Arab Artists
Ramadan nights in the Middle East are magical, but Ramadan days…they’re a different story. As a non-faster, it’s important not to exhaust yourself in the hundred degree weather because water and food can be hard to come by. Our solution in Amman was an art gallery day. Honestly, art galleries aren’t my usual pick on […]
Ramadan in the Middle East
Note: this was originally published Eid 2017. !عيد مبارك Eid Mubarak! Today, billions of Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr–the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. For the past month, Muslims have been fasting from food, water and smoking during the daylight hours and growing closer to God through prayer, charity and avoiding […]