Tag Archives: Arabs

Europe: Portugal – Bones, Tiles & Castles

Explorations of the Alfarma district lead us on the trail of painted tiles and their historical revelations of Portuguese lifestyle – a tradition that … Continue reading

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Haifa, Israel: The Baha’i Temple

The port city of Haifa in Israel is home to the Baha’i Temple, the world centre for the Baha’i religion. Situated on the slopes … Continue reading

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The Middle East – A Taste of Travel

Cookbook author, Habeeb Saloum, and restauranteur Said Mukhayesh introduce us to the traditional colourful, fragrant, healthy, spicy, and mouth-watering dishes that can be found … Continue reading

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Islands of Malta: Home for a Knight

Malta becomes a thorn in the side of Charles V of Aragon as Barbarians ransack the islands and enslave the population. The early history … Continue reading

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Malta: Mdina – The Medieval Walled City

When Malta falls into Arab hands the island economy is transformed with irrigation systems, new crops and terraced farming. The old capital city of … Continue reading

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Malta – The Island Fortress

The archipelago of Malta lies midway between North Africa and Sicily, a location that gave the islands great strategic importance and resulted in a … Continue reading

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Akko: The Underground Crusader Capital

Eliezer Stern is excited – he’s just discovered the toilets. Any traveller who has been confined to a mini-van for two hours knows the … Continue reading

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