Travel Archive
Byblos
is reported to be the oldest city in the world in continuous existence.
Located on the Mediterranean about 30 minutes north of Beirut, it boasts
a sea side Crusader's Castle, plus wonderfully preserved remnants of the
Phoenician, Egyptian, Alexandrian and Roman civilization who made their
mark on this port city. Come along for a tour of this town famous also
as a center of letters. Byblos, from whence we get the word Bible, is an
Arabic term for papyrus, and for centuries this city prospered as a seat
of government and learning. Our tour starts
at the castle. . .
See
the sights from this ancient port in southern Lebanon. An ancient Phoenician
port and a Crusader stronghold, Sidon has much to offer the traveler, from
a magnificent harbor to ancient souks. Come and experience
the charm of this port city with a rich past...........
Tyre,
the southernmost major city in Lebanon is a charming port city, replete
with lovely old souks, a fishing port, and a wealth of Archeological finds.
Double-click
here, or on the harbor picture
During
our October fall break we set out to visit some of the sights in the Chouf
Mountains, southeast of Beirut. See highlights of our visit to the Cedars
of the Chouf, the Beiteddine Palace and a trip to the Kefraya winery in
the Bekka Valley. Click here or on the picture to
start the tour. . .
Syria:
Visit the "Old City" of Damascus
Come
take a quick tour of the Old City of Damascus
and seek the souks (markets), the famous Omayyad Mosque, and a few architectural
delights of this ancient city.
The
first stop on our winter holiday in Syria was at the grandaddy of the Crusader
Castles, the Krak des Chevaliers, a mountain fortress we visited enroute
to a Christmas celebration in Aleppo, Syria.
Click
here to visit the mountain stronghold. . .
Our second stop on winter holiday was in the Syrian city of Aleppo, shown
here. We stayed at an old merchant serai in the Armenian quarter which
had been converted into a charming hotel. We saw the sights of Aleppo,
including the souk, the imposing citadel, and some amazing restaurants
(in stark contrast to our culinary experiences in Damascus. Click
here or on the picture to see the sights of Aleppo. . .
Sri Lanka:
Ringing in the Millennium
in Scenic Sri Lanka
After
a hectic first term of teaching and adjusting to the demands of a new school
and a new culture, we sought refuge in the tropical climes of Sri Lanka,
where Tracy used to live. Come take a tour
of the scenic Lighthouse Hotel in Galle, where we rang in the new century
France:
Experience the Charm of Mougins
Mougins
is a town of unalloyed charm, nestled in the mountains of Provence, overlooking
the Mediterranean. It is a village of scenic beauty, and a gastronomic
haven. Let's take a stroll through through the
heart of the city center and take in its medieval charm. . .
Take a virtual reality tour of the L'adret
de Ribas Villa in Gras, Provence where we began our vacation.
Biot
is a village renowned for its crafts, particularly the distinctive glassware
that is still individually produced. See these artisans
at work . . .
See
some of the sights in this beautiful city, located in the heart of
the French Riviera
Mallorca, in the Islas de Baleares
The
island of Mallorca is not all tourists and beaches. It possesses a rugged
character that few experience. Join us on a tour
of the island's interior. . . .
Palma
de Mallorca is a scenic port town with a distinct charm. From its beautiful
harbor to its castles, cathedrals and forts, Palma's old city is one of
the gems of the Mediterranean. See for yourself .
. .
Istanbul
straddles the Bosporus, the link between the Asian Near East and Europe.
Nothing symbolizes that duality more than the Hagia Sofia, the grand Christian
Cathedral later transformed into a mosque during that period when the Asian
side of the Bosporus was in ascendancy. We visited this beautiful city
this spring as presenters at the Near East South Asia Conference of schools
(NESA). We enjoyed the conference, and had a wonderful time sampling the
sights of this ancient city. Click here to see
the sights of Istanbul. . .
