Istanbul

The only city in the world set on two continents... The seat of two of the most powerful empires in history (Ottoman and Byzantine)... A place where the west collides with the east. Istanbul, with its glorious monuments, a city like no other, captivates the imagination. ...more
December 19, 2005

Crossing Jordan

The people of Jordan were the biggest surprise, and brightest bonus, of my first excursion into the Middle East and the Islamic world. I never felt the slightest hint of anti-Western bias. Everywhere we went we were welcomed with genuine enthusiasm. Each school bus that passed by was filled with smiling children jumping up and down, waving, yelling hello, wishing us well. ...more
March 15, 2004

Tourism To Jordan

Jordan is a young country with a dense history. A well traveled bridge between sea and desert, East and West. Above the layers of antiquity lies a land of mesmerizing beauty and contrast - the Jordan Valley, fertile and always changing, and remote desert canyons, immense and still. ...more

November 15, 2002

Istanbul

Besides its mixture of orient and occident reflecting a historical background, the city rewards you with other alternatives. Fish restaurants on the Bosphorus, authentic taverns serving traditional delicacies, bars, night clubs. In some people’s opinion, night life in Istanbul is far better than in any other European city. ...more
September 25, 2002