AD-DEIR MONASTERY “No! Don’t try and climb the 850 steps to the Monastery,” my colleague advised. “At your age, you will never make it!” Yet the Ad-Deir Monastery atop one of the high points in Petra is one of Jordan’s top tourist attractions. How could I forego that? Yet the reality is that I’m in my 80s. […]
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“Ohhhh. You a foreigner?” said the middle-aged Vietnamese man wearing a wrinkled suit. He sat across from me at the child-sized blue plastic table along one of Hanoi’s narrow, crowded streets in the old quarter. “Yes, from Canada,” I replied. He flashed me a friendly smile, displaying a mouth full of crooked, yellow teeth. I […]
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Thailand is a beautiful sun kissed tropical heaven with the clearest blue waters, white sand beaches, lush green mountains, exciting cities, bustling nightlife and delectable food. Travel in Thailand also means visits to day and night markets, as well as rich cultural opportunities. BEST THINGS TO DO IN THAILAND With tourism initiatives by the Thai government, it […]
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A small belt of spotless white sand rests peacefully in a bed of clear blue waters gently kissing its shores with a turquoise hue. The peaceful waves seem to go on for an eternity until the peak of a volcano becomes visible between breaks in the wispy clouds and slowly widens until it becomes part […]
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Planning a trip can be a challenging and time-consuming process. But a trip to Indonesia is worth the preparation! If you’ve been wondering how you’ll be spending your vacation in Indonesia, do not worry, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking to simply explore the mesmerizing beaches, or to book a luxury Indonesian cruise, we’ll […]
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Cheese Tomato is a lip-smacking snack that you can enjoy anytime. You can also serve stuffed cheese tomatoes as a side dish and enjoy a wholesome meal. If you are a cheese lover, then this delicious recipe is a must-try. To prepare this tomato recipe, you just need tomato, cheese, oregano, chilli flakes, coriander leaves, […]
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Who doesn’t like some homemade cookies that taste just like bakery-baked ones? If you too are a cookie lover, then you need to try this recipe as soon as possible. These cookies are prepared using oats and nuts and are super scrumptious in taste. These nutty cookies are loaded with cashews, almonds and raisins which […]
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Whether they’re stealing your chips or screeching at your picnic table, seagulls are a hallmark of Australian summers. But how much do you really know about them? In Australia, the most common species of seagull is the silver gull (Larus novaehollandiae), which is found throughout the continent. People in southern Australia may have also seen its larger, […]
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During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being a pet owner myself, I know that many pet parents want to give their fur babies special treats as well. As a veterinarian and clinical veterinary researcher, however, I also know that some very common foods – including many popular holiday staples – are […]
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Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful images of our furry friends. From these (often very funny) portrayals, we can learn a lot about medieval attitudes towards cats – not least […]
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