7 Misconceptions About The Middle East
October 23, 2017
The more I integrate myself into the cultures of the Middle East, the more…
Three Months in Egypt, Jordan and Israel – Month Two
October 15, 2017
It feels wonderful to be back in my favorite region of the world for Part…
Al Haderech Theatre Company – Trying to Bring Unity to Jerusalem’s Old City
October 11, 2017
I was sipping a cappuccino inside an alcove of Jerusalem’s Old City, when suddenly…
Jamil and His Loved Ones – Desensitized to the War in Syria
October 4, 2017
My new Syrian friends invited me to dinner in Jordan one night. In their airy…
If You Have a Problem, Call Mokhtar
September 27, 2017
Jordan is a tribal country. All Jordanians are members of tribes. These are not…
Yalla! Part 2 of My Middle East Journey
September 16, 2017
Yalla! (Arabic for let’s go.) Six months ago I arrived back in the U.S. after…
Making Koshary in Dahab, Egypt with Ali
September 11, 2017
There is only one Egyptian entree that I have found just in Egypt and nowhere else…
Interview With a Female Expat in Oman – Lessons in Omani Culture and Life
September 4, 2017
Brooke Templin is a female expat in Oman who is beginning her second year of…
My Son Nelio – An Egyptian Father Reconnects with his German Son
August 24, 2017
The plane from Germany was late and I was really worried. I hadn't seen my…