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Israel & Palestinian Territories February 17-March 7 2016 MY TRIP The South Jerusalem  Palestinian Territory North & West At the intersection of Asia, Europe and Africa – geographically, culturally and even botanically – Israel and the Palestinian Territories have been … Continue reading →

HISTORY Ancient Times. Around 1800 BC, Abraham is believed to have led his nomadic tribe from Mesopotamia to what is now Israel and the Palestinian Territories, then known as Canaan. His descendants were forced to relocate to Egypt because of … Continue reading →

PETRA is one of the seven Wonders of the World and thus not to be missed. Going through the siq and passing the Treasury, Theatre, and the 800 steps up to the Monastary (and many other sites on the main … Continue reading →

As a physician, I try to look after all my own medical problems. Frankly I don’t trust the medical practitioners in many foreign countries. But I appreciate that you probably don’t have this ability. Because of the size and space … Continue reading →

COUNTRIES THAT STILL HUNT WHALES Whaling is cruel and the demand for whale meat is falling. But, despite bans on commercial whaling and the trade in whale products accepted by most countries, whaling is still carried out by Japan, Norway … Continue reading →

Jordan Feb 1-17 2016 Amman & Central Jordan North Jordan South Jordan TRAVEL TIPS 1. Jordan Pass. Introduced on September 1, 2015, the Jordan Pass is a sightseeing package for visitors to Jordan. It covers prepaid entry to over 40 … Continue reading →

HISTORY In Jordan history is not something that happened ‘before’. It’s a living, breathing part of everyday life, from ancient artefacts but also in the way people live. Each period of history thus features in the experiences of a visitor. … Continue reading →

Historically, Syria was composed of modern Syria but also Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Due to its strategic position, its coastal towns were important Phoenician trading posts. Later, the area became a pivotal part of the Egyptian, Persian … Continue reading →

Lebanon Jan 24 – Feb 1 2016 TRAVEL TIPS Lebanon is an expensive place to travel. Despite low wages, it is also an expensive place to live. Gas is 1,980LL ($1.32) per liter – more expensive than in Canada – … Continue reading →