Quick Visit to Post War Syria

I’m not ready to declare Syria war free, but the south especially Damascus is quite safe now and with news … Continue reading Quick Visit to Post War Syria

Traveling the Silk Road from across the “STANS” Introducing Central Asia

I recently got back from traveling across Central Asia. Some things have changed and some things haven’t. The road is … Continue reading Traveling the Silk Road from across the “STANS” Introducing Central Asia

Everyone I know who have ever visited Iraq were there for military reasons. When I told a local in Iraq … Continue reading Touring Iraq – Travel Adventures in Kurdistan

As a traveler one of the thing that really stands out in digging in to understand a people is how … Continue reading Christian Cave Churches and Monasteries in Cappadocia Turkey

Bahrain is your oyster. You’ll likely start your travels of Bahrain in the capital of Manama. Manama means “Sleeping … Continue reading Bahrain – Top 5 Things to See and Do

With all this talk about air raids in Palestine and rockets in Israel makes you think it must be pure … Continue reading O Little Town of Bethlehem: Touring Palestinian Territories

The Treasury in Petra, Jordan When I left Microsoft in 2008, I was planning a major trip. It was my … Continue reading Petra Jordan Prehistoric Nabataean Caravan-city and Wonder of the World (4 of 7)

I’ve been skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in Dubai. It’s a surreal experience. I do recommend it. The novelty factor is … Continue reading Skiing in the Desert of Dubai & Road Trip to Oman

It was on a trip to Dubai where I was planning a trip to Tehran, and I found an 8 … Continue reading Doha Qatar: Pearl of the Persian Gulf