Bedouin Art in the Sinai Desert
Most of the pieces you can buy in Egypt are dirt cheap – it has to do with the economy, the cost of materials, the average salary being so low, etc. and everyone takes advantage of the low prices and buys a lot of things when they visit. But out in the Sinai desert, one woman is changing all that.
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10 Packing Questions That Will Save You Money & Suitcase Space
You know the travel expression, "Bring twice as much money and half as much clothing"? Westerners are inherently a consumer culture these days, and we LIKE our stuff. I just… Read more…
In my line of work, which is developing spiritual travel and leading spiritual tours, I get this question a lot. People usually ask for one of two reasons: either they… 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…
Travel Troubleshooter: No vacation, no refund?
A canceled resort reservation, a promised refund -- and still no money? What now?Read More