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Sacred Abodes of Faith

Sacred Abodes of Faith

Maaloula is nestled in a picturesque gorge in the middle of the eastern slopes of the Anti-Lebanon Mountains, at an ...

The Hidden Cappadocia

The Hidden Cappadocia

We are in Ankara - the capital of Turkey. It is October, and it has been raining for the second day in a row. We are ...

Journey to Byzantium

Journey to Byzantium

I have been to Istanbul more than once. And I always caught myself thinking that I absolutely do not know the city. ...

Under the Bosphorus Sky

Under the Bosphorus Sky

The first time I visited Istanbul was about fifteen years ago. I was flying to Cairo. The "layover" was such ...

Return to the Promised Land

Return to the Promised Land

Many countries and corners of the Earth entice tourists with their beauty and captivating stories. The endless wealth ...

The City of the Red Rose

The City of the Red Rose

The city of Petra is the most famous landmark in Jordan. It is called the "home of eternity." And perhaps ...