Red umbrellas, beachside bars and restaurants line the white sands of the Mediterranean. Tanned, young Tel Avivian men purposefully hit their paddleball in the direction of the topless sunbathers. Tunes blast chaotically from countless different speakers—a muddled mash-up of Arabic, Hebrew and American 80’s classics. As I cross the street to the beach, horns… [Read More]
Dispatch: Hiking Through History on the Jesus Trail
The sun peaked over the placid Sea of Galilee as I waded into the cool waters and rinsed off the sweat from my Middle Eastern sweltering sleep. Could a man really have walked on these waters? The clear liquid fell between the cracks of my fingers as I held it, examining the sea’s physical… [Read More]
The Ultimate Guide to Beirut, the Paris of the Middle East
Out of all the regions in the world, the Middle-East is by far my favorite. It is, in my mind, as intriguing as it is chaotic; a place of complete paradoxes in which I feel at home. Therefore, I could hardly contain my excitement the first time I boarded a plane to go live,… [Read More]
A Guide to Dubai for First Time Visitors
Dubai is the gem of the Middle East where tradition intersects with modernism and opulence; and where the city’s energy is palpable. Dubai is extremely diverse with local “Emiratis” making up only a fraction of the population; leaving the city as a veritable melting pot of various cultures and cuisine. Home to idyllic views, indulgent food… [Read More]
