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What Can Happen the First Time You Meet a Yemeni Family?

What Can Happen the First Time You Meet a Yemeni Family?
by Robi Frank on January 9, 2009 in Asia & Pacific

This is a story of a traveler’s first experience with Yemenis. The traveler was surprised to learn how quickly a Yemeni family opened up to explaining their culture and how afraid the youngest Yemeni family member seemed to be of the traveler. This is a must read for anyone who is preparing to travel to a place they have never been before.

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The Charm of Shisha

The Charm of Shisha
by Cyra Miles on December 4, 2008 in Asia & Pacific

A tradition that originated hundred years back, shisha continues its popularity nowadays.

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Winter inthe Middle East: No Snow, No Heavy Jackets

Winter inthe Middle East: No Snow, No Heavy Jackets
by Humankind on October 25, 2008 in Asia & Pacific

Anyone shudders to think of a summer spent in the Middle East. Hot, sticky, and uncomfortable, I would not wish to go near the Middle East in the summer. Winter, now that is a different matter altogether.

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A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part Two

A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part Two
by Gary Wallace on October 14, 2008 in Jordan

We finish our journey through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan by visiting more of the valley and climbing the mountains. The beautiful sights are both natural and man-made, including an impressive mountaintop facade.

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A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part One

A Photographic Tour Through the Beautiful Ancient City of Petra, Jordan – Part One
by Gary Wallace on October 13, 2008 in Jordan

The facade of the Treasury monument at Petra in Jordan will be familiar to anyone who has seen the film “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”. It forms part of a huge city complex that may be less well-known. We start our journey by looking at some of the structures created by the Nabateans.

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How Middle Eastern Women are Really Treated

How Middle Eastern Women are Really Treated
by lrh2310 on May 19, 2008 in Africa

On Middle Eastern women and their lifestyle, depending on the country they live in.

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Fly Away! The Ultimate Guide to Budget Airlines Travel

Fly Away! The Ultimate Guide to Budget Airlines Travel
by CHAN LEE PENG on April 14, 2008 in Budget Travel

Are you hoping to whisk yourself away for a few days vacation at an affordable, economic, and low cost? It is possible by following the tips below.

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The Reign of Pizzas Around the World

The Reign of Pizzas Around the World
by Onflames on October 11, 2007 in World Cuisine

Pizzas certainly started their journey in Italy, but have now made their way into nearly every corner of the world. During this trip they have been changed or adapted by nearly every country in a slightly different way, each according to the likes of the local people in the area. Somehow, the pizza essence always seems to remain the same. See which pizzas have established their reign around the world.

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World’s Most Bizarre Pancakes

World’s Most Bizarre Pancakes
by meeming on August 23, 2007 in Practical Travel

Some of the world’s weirdest pancake mixes and flavors: would you try them?

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