Ramadan, the most important Muslim holiday, is celebrated for the whole month, and it changes almost everything about Cairo. Ramadan is a time to get closer to God, making self-sacrifices to be awake and aware of your choices, so people fast all day every day during the month of Ramadan. Read more…
Spiritual Foodie: Touring Madrid On My Stomach
It calls to you from every coffee shop, from every cervecería, from every restaurant—and there are hundreds. Most of them feature... Read more…
Stories from Egypt: Visiting the Carpet School
This is an excerpt from the book I am writing, working title: Travels Through Egypt (and yes, I am taking suggestions for names!!): The next stop is one of the… Read more…
Bhutan Part II: Gross National Happiness by Joshua Liberman
The simplicity of a cup of tea, or the sincere hospitality of having dinner in a family home reveals the depth of care the of the Bhutanese heart. "When my guests are happy... Read more…
"A silkworm spins all its silk till its death and a candle won't stop its tears until it is fully burnt." -Tang Poem Silk has been a huge part of… Read more…