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My Journey to Jerusalem
“Oh Jerusalem, the city of sorrowA big tear wandering in the eyeWho will halt the aggression?On you, the pearl of religions?Who will wash your bloody walls?Who will safeguard the Bible?Who will rescue the Quran?Who will save Christ, From those who have killed Christ?Who will save man?” Nizar Qabbani The feeling I had when arriving in Israel was one of curiosity. Knowing that this was the…
Oman Travel | Nature And Traditions
Oman is a country filled with mountains, amazing wadis, souq markets, date plantations, Bedouin villages, culture and history that dates back centuries, seamlessly blending traditional with modern. We traveled from Dubai to Oman by bus via the Hatta Border. It took us about 8 hours and it was an exhausting trip. Unlike other middle eastern countries we have visited, we did not like the…
Amazing India
Continuation from Nicola’s Journey Back to Italy – Hanoi, Vietnam Episode 2: India (Agra and Jaipur) Almost ten years ago, I spent two weeks traveling around northwest India, from Mumbai to Delhi, and Agra. Back from the trip, I swore I’d never go back. But here I am, again… Maybe it was because of Nicky’s requests. Or maybe India is really intriguing. Being a first…
Vietnam – Hanoi
Continuation from Nicola’s Journey Back to Italy – Halong Bay, Vietnam Chapter 1: Vietnam Episode 3: Hanoi, Vietnam When we arrived at 5.30am at Oriental Central Hotel, the door was locked. We sat outside of the hotel with our luggage, chasing mosquitoes away, until about an hour later when a staff reported to work and opened the door. We sneaked in and stored our luggage…
Vietnam – Halong Bay
Continuation from Nicola’s Journey Back to Italy – Sapa, Vietnam Chapter 1: Vietnam Episode 2: Halong Bay, Vietnam Halong Bay trip is not cheap. The mid-range price for a decent cruise was around USD400 for two nights. As a budget conscious and an adventurous person, I thought of spending three nights at Cat Ba island, where we can take a day or two trips…
Vietnam – Sapa
Nicola’s Journey Back to Italy “It is my dream to visit Kyoto – Japan, India, and Sapa – Vietnam,” Nicky said. For some reasons, Nicky has to pack his bags and return to Italy. He doesn’t know when he can visit Asia again but for sure it won’t be anytime soon. He wanted to make this trip home worthwhile. As I am tight with…
