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…
All the Arabic You Really Need to Learn
After you’ve been in Egypt for a little while, even a week, you start to realize that a basic understanding of Arabic must start with the following conversation: “Saba al… Read more…
From the time of the Middle Ages, people in Southern France have honored Les Saintes Maries—"The Saint Maries"—with Sara's Procession to the Sea. Candles in hand, the crowds of worshippers take part… Read more…
I just got back from almost two glorious weeks in Spain, and it made me realize... Read more…
Los Angeles Daily News – 2013 is the Year to See the World That Did Not End
The world didn't end, but you can still travel to the ends of the earth. Spirit Quest Tours takes its first tour of the year to Machu Picchu and Peru.… Read more…