Ad Dawhah, Qatar – The Pearl

May 6th, 2016 – Ad Dawhah, Qatar – The Pearl

Mararikkulam North, Kerala, India – Moments

India. The names conjures up a dichotomy of images from the peaceful, spiritual ideal of yoga retreats and ashrams, to the chaos of crowded cities overflowing with crime, garbage and slums. Michael and I have been in the southwestern village of Mararikkulam North for almost a month, staying at a rustic, oceanside homestay called Arakal…

Incredible India!

Michael and I’s flight from Azerbaijan to India delivered us into this South Asian country during the wee hours of the morning.  After a two drive from Cochin International Airport to our homestay, Arakal Heritage , located in the small coastal village of Mararikkulam North, it was 5:00am in the morning! Abi, our host, met us…

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – A Quiet Christmas Boxing Day

Quiet and Calm With very few people at this 5 star resort as a result of the recent terrorist bombing out of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, the atmosphere was quiet and calm. While relaxing down at the beach, I observed many tropical fish in the shallow waters of the Red Sea. Excited to swim…

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Christmas Day 2015 – Resort Ghost Town As A Result Of Recent Terrorist Bombing

Drive from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to Xperience Sea Breeze Hotel Xperience Sea Breeze Resort – Sharks Bay Area This 5 star hotel was reasonably priced as a tragic result of the recent terrorist bombing of Metrojet Flight 9268 that flew out of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport two months earlier. Situated on the southern tip of…