Out of Ancient Egypt: The History of Blue
As one of the three primary colors, blue has been a prized hue for thousands of years. It makes up two of the largest elements in nature:...
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Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets
When it comes to beauty, no one does it quite like Cleopatra. As the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, this ancient queen was...
Egyptian Beauty Unveiled
Eyebrows are very important in Egypt. Some women have their brows tattooed on while others draw them in daily. The most popular style for ey
No Meat, Please!
One of the most exciting things about international travel is getting to try all the different kinds of food. There are dozens of TV...
Money, Money, Money!
It’s no secret that traveling is very expensive. This is one of the main deterrents for many Americans. With the rising costs of...
Museum Dreams
One of the first and last places I visited in Egypt was the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. I was so nervous that my hands would not stop...
Egyptian Arabic: Basics 101
Communicating with Egyptians turned out to be much easier than I had anticipated. Most speak just enough English to get by in basic...
Drink Like a Fish
In most Muslim countries, drinking is illegal. In Saudi Arabia, those caught consuming alcohol are subjected to prison time and lashes. ...
Ramadan in the Ancient Land
When I realized the month of Ramadan fell into my vacation time in Egypt, I was overcome with excitement. This is the biggest holiday in...
Travel Virgins
For those of you who have never left the comfort of your own country, never fear. Fish is here! I'm hoping to make your decision to...
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