The Plight of the BatsBest known as blood-sucking fiends associated with ghoulish creatures of the night, bats have gotten a bad rep for far too long. These...
Egyptian Beauty UnveiledEyebrows 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 DreamsOne 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 101Communicating 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 FishIn most Muslim countries, drinking is illegal. In Saudi Arabia, those caught consuming alcohol are subjected to prison time and lashes. ...
Ramadan in the Ancient LandWhen 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 VirginsFor 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...