Traveling from Southeast Asia, my boyfriend, Mike, and I experienced major sticker shock when we hit the Middle East. Eight dollar rooms and three dollar …
Shakshuka: The Key To Delicious Cultural Immersion On A Budget In Israel
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Big Impact: How Bikes Are Empowering Women In Afghanistan [Video]
Liv Beyond – Shannon Galpin as Liv Ambassador from LET MEDIA on Vimeo.“Riding in Afghanistan is like nothing else in the world. It’s hot, it’s …
Middle Eastern Travel: 10 Surprising Discoveries On A Journey Through Jordan
To date, Jordan has been one of the most surprising destinations I’ve visited. I’ll admit before going my opinion of the country was clouded somewhat …
Sommelier Certification: Portuguese Wine Beyond Port (Plus Some Smaller Old World Standouts)
“Who drank wine yesterday?” asks Costas Mouzouras, the director of wines at New York City’s Gotham Wines and our teacher for today’s Sommelier Society of …
#FoodPorn: Crunchy Bamba In Israel
In Israel, Bamba refers to one of the country’s most popular snacks. Sold since 1964, it’s a soft yet crunchy treat made of puffed corn …
#FoodPorn: Middle Eastern Foul
When traveling through the Middle East, one not-to-miss dish is foul. Sometimes spelled fuul or ful, this hearty dish is traditionally eaten for breakfast and …
Middle East Travel: Diverse Offerings And Unique Experiences In Jordan
“You might like our ‘Lychee Mac.’ It’s made with whiskey, fresh lime juice, ginger ale and real lychee.” I’m currently sitting at a swanky rooftop …
Bedouin Hospitality: Immersing Myself In Jordan’s Bedouin Culture
Indigenous culture is often a curiosity for outsiders, one we often want to know more about but which we have a hard time relating to …
Flavors Of The Middle East: Organic Wine Pairing In Jordan
“Jordan is actually a very old wine country. They discovered vines from Petra from 2,000 years ago.” I’m at Zumot Winery, owned by Mr. Omar …