Articles by Zeba
umayyad mosque
Posted May 26, 2006 at 09:44 PM
The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus is located in the heart of the old city. The most visually dramatic way to reach the mosque is to walk through the central path of the Hamidiyah Marketplace. (You'll understand why once you're there.) Ruins of the Roman Temple of Jupiter still stand erect around the mosque providing [...]
sharm al-sheikh
Posted May 25, 2006 at 11:41 PM
There is no bigger party scene in Egypt than Sharm al-Sheikh. This international tourist desination is popular with Egyptians and foreigners alike. Bright lights and big crowds, the city comes alive in the evening with a vibrant nightlife. With plenty of restaurants and clubs, the city attracts partygoers from around the world.
nesima hotel
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:59 PM
Located on the Sinai Peninsula along the Red Sea, Dahab is the perfect retreat for the young backpacker crowd. The resort town has a much more laid back feel to it than the bright lights and crowds of its resort neighbor, Sharm al-Sheikh. Nesima Hotel in particular is a wondeful place to stay that offers its guests the opportunity to create an [...]
hamidiyeh marketplace
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:19 PM
The central marketplace in the old section of Damascus is an adventure to experience. From the moment you enter the covered market and wander through the various sections from the jewlery market to the rug market to the spice or wedding markets... you never know what you might find just a few steps down. A lively labyrinth to spend an afternoon [...]
