Volunteering on a United Nations–run workcamp in Tripoli, Lebanon, was an unexpected yet deeply formative chapter of my journey through the Middle East. By the time I arrived in Tripoli, …
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Participating in a Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) work camp in the Beqaa Valley was a deeply enriching and humbling experience that became a defining part of my journey …
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Visiting Baalbek, deep in Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, was one of those moments in travel when history ceases to be something you read about and instead becomes something you stand inside. …
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Sailing along the Nile River, drifting between Aswan and Edfu on a traditional felucca, is an experience that feels both timeless and deeply immersive. The river is more than a …
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Trekking through Wadi Rum, Jordan, is an experience that defies ordinary description. The desert is both vast and intimate, ancient and cinematic, harsh and hauntingly beautiful. For years, I had …
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Visiting Petra was one of those rare travel experiences that felt both deeply personal and profoundly historical at the same time. Long before I arrived in Jordan, I had seen …
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Egypt is a land of monuments, temples, and ancient stories, but few places convey the scale of human ambition and artistic genius like Abu Simbel. Nestled in the southern reaches …
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Egypt has long captivated the imagination of travellers, historians, and dreamers alike. Few experiences compare to standing at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza, where the scale of human …
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My Voyage on TS Astrid I had the incredible opportunity to join the crew of the TS Astrid, a majestic tall ship, tasked with sailing her from St. Katharine Docks …
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The summer of 1993 stands out as one of the most defining periods of my life, marked by endurance, discovery, and a profound sense of shared purpose. Taking part in …
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Farnham, a historic market town nestled in the Surrey countryside, is a charming and picturesque destination with a rich history, a vibrant cultural scene, and a thriving community. Located about …