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5 Most Spectacular Places in Hadhramaut, Yemen
I’ll admit: Yemen isn’t exactly on most travelers’ list of places to visit. But I’m not exactly most travelers and when the opportunity arose to visit this rather mysterious and…
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Visiting Shibam, the Manhattan of Arabia
Thought the skyscrapers of New York City are impressive? Just wait until you see Shibam, home of the arguably oldest skyscrapers in the world. Shibam quick facts Location: Hadhramaut governate,…
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Visiting Kufstein Fortress – Hidden Gem on the River Inn
Visiting Austria wasn’t part of the plan. No, the plan had been to visit some friends in the German Alps, about an hour south of Munich. Given the location, they…
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Best Things to See at the Belvedere
If you’re looking for an overview of some of the greatest art Austria has produced, look no further than the Belvedere. The Belvedere Palace was originally constructed in 1723 as…
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12 Famous People from Vienna
As Austria’s capital city and one of Europe’s foremost centers of art and culture, Vienna has been home to numerous people who have left their mark on history. Keep reading…
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12 Best Things to Do in Vienna
With a history dating back to Roman times and with a reputation as one of Europe’s foremost centers of music and art, Vienna has no shortage of historic things to…
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One Day in Aleppo, Syria
Whatever I expected my first glimpse of Aleppo to be, it was certainly not a Sheraton Hotel. But here I was, in this war-torn land halfway around the world, staring…
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The 11 Best Christmas Markets in Vienna
There’s no denying that Europe’s Christmas markets are one of the great Christmas cultural traditions. One of my favorite cities to experience them? The Austrian capital city of Vienna. Why?…
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A Syrian Celebration
It all started with a meal. Eating together, I once heard a wise old priest declare, is one of the most intimate activities humans can share. After all, eating is…