After the deadly bombing yesterday outside of Beirut, Lebanon I am increasingly aware of the security situation in Beirut and am pondering what I am going to do as I am scheduled to visit Beirut and Damascus, Syria in 2 weeks. I am always aware of the events of any country or region that I […]
Jordan and Petra
November 15, 2007 by 4 Comments
People give the Middle East a bad rap. Perhaps for good reason at times, but not everywhere in this holy region is a mess. One such place is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan is home to some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. It is home to the Kings Highway, the […]
Baku, Azerbaijan
August 17, 2007 by 1 Comment
I finally arrived here in Baku, very early this morning. Flying in here, I had that great feeling of “This is really cool”. I had that same feeling flying into other new mysterious places like Sri Lanka, Western Sahara and Easter Island. Baku has not disappointed, it is a very cool and an extremely pleasant […]
New 7 Wonders Profile-Pyramids, Egypt
May 9, 2007 by 26 Comments
Man fears Time, yet Time fears the Pyramids – Ancient Arab Proverb The amazing Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built, constitute one of the most potent and enduring symbols of the mysterious Ancient Egyptian civilization. They are the only surviving member of the original and ancient seven wonders of the world. It […]
Jerusalem, The Holy City
May 3, 2007 by 2 Comments
I visited Jerusalem in June 2000 and it was and still is one of the most fascinating and certainly strange/crazy places I have ever been. It has an extraordinary accumulation of history, religion and violence. There are many different groups that claim to inherit Jerusalem as their own and I am not going to start […]
New 7 Wonders Profile-Petra, Jordan
May 1, 2007 by 6 Comments
The new seven wonders campaign is quite simply about places like Petra. Petra is the epitome of what a wonder of the world is and should be. It is mysterious and awesome. It strikes your nerves and awakens your curiosty. It is the coolest buildup of any wonder on the list. You have to walk […]
Jordan
April 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
People give the Middle East a bad rap. Perhaps for good reason at times, but not everywhere in this holy region is a mess. One such place is the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Jordan is home to some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world. It is home to the Kings Highway, the […]
