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The Marvels of Old Damascus
After a fabulous few days in Beirut, some 50-60 people from the conference, including wedding guests, caravaned to Damascus in waves either with the official post-conference tour (the delegation got to meet President…
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On the Road to Damascus
On the road to Damascus comes from the biblical story of St. Paul who converted from Judaism to Christianity while traveling on the road to Damascus. Saul, then a zealous Pharisee, was on…
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Beirut is Back on the Map
Our epic adventure through The Levant began in the fun-loving city of Beirut, Lebanon’s bustling capital on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Beirut is red hot these days having topped the NY Times’ list…
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Season’s Greetings
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! We missed the mark in posting a holiday note this year. The days leading up to our departure to Beirut was busy…
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1960s Mad Men Cocktail Party
We may not own a tellie, but that doesn’t stop us from watching one of our favourite Emmy-winning TV shows — Mad Men. Joining the ranks of The Sopranos, The Wire, Band of…
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Gobble, Gobble… Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving across the pond!! We’re very thankful for friends, family, and good health. It’s hard to believe that this is my second and Kenz’s…
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Dear Mr. TV License
Dear Mr. TV License, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for writing to me once again. I very much look forward to your letters and to our subsequent correspondence…
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Wrocław: Poland’s Hidden Gem
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Wrocław (pronounced Vrots-waf), located in the Silesia region of southwestern Poland, near the borders with Germany and Czech Republic. Initially my enthusiasm levels waned as…
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Bay Area Love in London
Last week saw the historic, first ever World Series win by the Giants since their arrival to San Francisco in 1958, also an important moral victory for Bay Area/Northern California sports which have…
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Remember, remember, the 5th of November…
Tonight is Guy Fawkes Night, otherwise known as Bonfire Night, an annual British tradition celebrated on the 5th of November marking the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 5th November 1605. A…
