Ascent of Sinai, Egypt

The sky was inky black, the stars glittering in the perfectly clear, cold morning. At four in the morning, the sun had yet to warm the barren wastes of the Sinai Peninsula. Instead of safely tucked into my bed at the small hotel at the foothills of the mountain, I was bundled into my warmest … Continued

The Truth About Travel to Egypt

Thank you to Halle for donating your book to the raffle for  our Inspiration Travel Writing Contest. YOU can decide the WINNER of our VAGABONDS CHOICE AWARD– Click here to VOTE now! And GET READY for our Independence Writing Contest with BIGGER Cash PRIZES starting May 11! HALLE EAVELYN INTERVIEWS MOHAMED NAZMY Things look bad … Continued

A new perspective on Egyptian Tourism

Once again, Egypt has been in recent news; this time for an attack in the Sinai that has absolutely nothing to do with tourism, but is reported as yet another reason for tourists to stay home. The recent kidnapping of an American minister and two other tourists by Bedouin intent on gaining prison release of a family member was … Continued

Thank you! 30 Best Jewish Book Blogs

Happy Passover! At this time, Jews celebrate that once we were slaves in Egypt and now we are free. It is a time to think about the narrow places in our lives and how we can start again and grow in Spring! Thank you Feedspot for including me in your 30 Best Jewish Book Blogs … Continued

Best Things to do in the Finger Lakes: A Four-Seasons Destination

BEST THINGS TO DO IN THE FINGER LAKES: A FOUR-SEASON DESTINATION The Finger Lakes region in upstate New York is known primarily as one of the great wine-growing regions of the United States. And with good reason: The area is home to an impressive range of innovative wine producers, including world-acclaimed Rieslings.  The harvest usually … Continued

Exploring Chicago in Winter

I loved exploring the attractions and dining at Esquire at Cooper’s Hawk in CHICAGO before I spoke at the Travel and Adventure Show in January 2023. Thank you to Chicago CityPASS–I loved everywhere I went but The Bean and the Art Institute of Chicago Impressionists collection were my favorites! I did love the views from … Continued

Influencers Podcast interviews Lisa Niver

Dr. Bill: What inspired you to do what you do today? LISA NIVER: As a teenager my parents took my sister and I on a cruise to the Mediterranean. I felt like all of my history books came to life. We saw the parthenon in Greece, the Pyramids in Egypt,  the Western Wall in Israel … Continued

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