Follow the Fish

One of the most exciting things about international travel is getting to try all the different kinds of food. There are dozens of TV shows dedicated to travel food alone. While most people may greet the thought of foreign cuisine with open arms, it's a much more daunting subject for those of us who happen to be vegetarians. Middle Eastern countries host a culture that is highly dependent on animal products. There is even a Muslim holiday known as Eid el Adha during which anim

In most Muslim countries, drinking is illegal. In Saudi Arabia, those caught consuming alcohol are subjected to prison time and lashes. Importing alcohol can even result in execution. That’s right. If you take alcohol into Saudi Arabia, you could be killed. These harsh, inhumane punishments are due to strict interpretation of Sharia Law, or Islamic Law. However, while Egypt also practices Sharia Law, they are quite lax on the issue of alcohol. Selling and consuming alco