Obituary: Anthony Shadid, the poet of war reporting
Double Pulitzer prize winner Anthony Shadid was bureau chief for the New York Times in Beirut. Shadid died in Syria. His stories from conflict zones were the poetry of war reporting. The post Obituary:...
View ArticleTravel deals: Italy’s Abruzzo, Spain by train, Oman
Fabulous tours of Spain by rail, hiking through the Italian Alps, cooking in Abruzzo and an Arabian Odyssey in Oman. Your adventure starts here! The post Travel deals: Italy’s Abruzzo, Spain by train,...
View ArticleLa Maison Arabe cookery school
La Maison Arabe is an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of Marrakesh with a cookery school, where guests roll up their sleeves and immerse themselves in Moroccan cuisine. The post La Maison Arabe...
View ArticleCairo blogger's opinion on travel safety in Egypt
A young Cairene blogger gives her opinion on how safe it is to travel to Egypt. Last week we featured a story on travel company Cox & Kings boss Steve Reynolds, who says after a recent holiday...
View ArticleThe real life Rick’s Café Casablanca
The iconic movie Casablanca wasn't filmed there, yet travellers still flock to Morocco's biggest city with stars in their eyes, where many residents have never heard of the film. But you can visit...
View ArticleWish List: Cycling Vietnam, gardening in Jordan
September's Wish List: Cycle the rural back roads of Vietnam through picturesque villages and rice fields, or how about a garden tour through Jordan? The post Wish List: Cycling Vietnam, gardening in...
View ArticleHow to behave in Dubai
You don't need to go overboard but dress and behaviour codes are essential in Dubai, coz the UAE rules, OK? The post How to behave in Dubai appeared first on Taste For Travel.
View Article10 best things to do in Dubai on a budget
Here's my list on 10 best things to do in Dubai on a budget. You'll stay solvent and have a great time. The post 10 best things to do in Dubai on a budget appeared first on Taste For Travel.
View ArticleDoes photography ruin travel?
Are we snapping away so much we miss the moment? The full 3-D experience? I was as guilty as the next traveller of taking too many pictures. I could be such a snappy happy little addict. Couldn’t wait...
View ArticleMiddle East travel before the madness
Doesn’t Syria look warm and inviting in this vintage Middle East travel poster? It was an alluring destination. Now Syria is the most war-torn place on the planet. Syria used to be: Sophisticated...
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