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Why go to Israel?

January 24, 2015 by Rosemary

shabbat Jerusalem

​Wendy Yaniv of www.5sensestourisrael.com writes about why she is passionate about visiting Israel If you've never visited Israel before, it's a hard thing to describe but I'll give it my best! At sundown on Friday night the Jews welcome in the Sabbath and the lead-up to that moment is an experience to be had! Religious or not, Jewish or not ...  you feel something special in the air.  Shopping is at a feverish pitch to complete all shopping … [Read more...]

Hitchhiking in the Middle East – some tips for women travelers

October 24, 2013 by Rosemary

Guest post by Nishma Many women may fear travelling in the Middle East, not just because it can be a politically volatile area, (which all travellers, men and women need to be aware of), but because one obvious cultural difference between Euro-American societies and Middle Eastern societies is the role of gender. It can be uncomfortable being somewhere where you feel out of place, and where your actions are dictated by your gender. However, this … [Read more...]

Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival

August 18, 2013 by Rosemary

2013 Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival:  August 20-23, 2013 I heard about this through the newsletter of Five Senses Tour - Girls Going to Israel - a tour company that takes women and mixed groups regularly to Israel Jerusalem Sacred Music Festival is a three day music extravaganza set to take place in August 2013 across Jerusalem, a world-class music festival in the heart of the holiest city on earth! In this unique setting, 16 diverse artists … [Read more...]

Travelling as a Single Woman in Dubai

June 18, 2013 by Rosemary

Guest blog By Megan Claire - her Blog is Mapping Megan While I now travel with my husband, I have spent the last 7 years travelling alone, and as a woman I am a huge advocate for travelling solo.  I was never willing to forgo a trip just because friends didn’t want to come along, and the experiences I gained from travelling solo have done wonders for my confidence and really shaped who I am today.  Not only does travelling alone completely push … [Read more...]

A Taste of Dubai

June 14, 2013 by Rosemary

Visitors to the Middle East often wander through spice markets with curious noses and dawdle their way through meals wondering, “What is that flavour?” Food in Dubai is reminiscent of the flavours and aromas of the spice market. When searching out a good restaurant to sample some of the dishes and flavours mentioned here, find Dubai hotels or restaurants that are well reviewed and ask for the waiters’ recommendations. Read on for a description … [Read more...]

Dubai: Every Shopaholics Dream

June 6, 2013 by Rosemary

how to win back your ex   Dubai is known for excess and extravagance.  Sitting on the Persian Gulf Coast of the United Arab Emirates it is a city built on the wealth of the oil trade, now finding it’s economic future in tourism, real estate and financial services.  The tourist industry in Dubai is largely based on the phenomenal shopping malls and beautiful hotels with every add on imaginable. Getting to Dubai could not be easier with … [Read more...]

Making Connections and Breaking Bread around the world

June 8, 2010 by Rosemary

Servas - My Favorite Organization Ever Excerpt Reprinted with permission from “Female Nomad and Friends” by Rita Golden Gelman. Copyright © 2010. Published by Three Rivers Press/Crown Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. BUY IT HERE Being a part of Servas is like having family all over the world. It’s actually better than family. People join Servas because they want you to visit them when you are in their country. Not always the … [Read more...]

A BAZAAR EXPERIENCE – or the Golden Rules on how to avoid getting completely ripped off and buying more rugs than you can poke a stick at when in an Arab souq (market)…

August 29, 2009 by Rosemary

OK, so have found yourself in a fabulous Arab bazaar in some hot, sandy and exotic country. It is a maze of twisting alleyways crammed with people and intriguing shoplets selling bright and alluring handicrafts: colourfully decorated carpets, lamps, clothes, leather and metalware. Trapped in shopping heaven, you almost pass out with excitement. Sweet, musky incense wafts through the air, and as you saunter along in the heat, handsome swarthy men … [Read more...]

Travels in Jordan

June 3, 2009 by Rosemary

Jordan is like a sandpit for adults - a fascinating little Middle Eastern country, with lots of great things to do in and around the sand! Travel distances are not long from one highlight to the next, and a lot of the country can be seen in around 10 days. My journey started in the capital of Amman. Like any big cities, it is a bustling business centre, a mix of old and new, but not a reflection of the true Jordan. I had arrived very late at … [Read more...]

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