Monthly Archives: January 2016

HISTORY In Jordan history is not something that happened ‘before’. It’s a living, breathing part of everyday life, from ancient artefacts but also in the way people live. Each period of history thus features in the experiences of a visitor. … Continue reading →

Historically, Syria was composed of modern Syria but also Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Due to its strategic position, its coastal towns were important Phoenician trading posts. Later, the area became a pivotal part of the Egyptian, Persian … Continue reading →

Lebanon Jan 24 – Feb 1 2016 TRAVEL TIPS Lebanon is an expensive place to travel. Despite low wages, it is also an expensive place to live. Gas is 1,980LL ($1.32) per liter – more expensive than in Canada – … Continue reading →

HISTORY Historically, Lebanon was part of Syria along with modern Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Due to its strategic position, its coastal towns were important Phoenician trading posts. Later, the area became a pivotal part of the Egyptian, Persian … Continue reading →

Since 2012 you couldn’t go: if you could have, you shouldn’t have. Peaceful protests that began in early 2011 have grown into a full-on civil war that everyone knows about. It was difficult and even if possible, unwise to travel … Continue reading →

Growing energy efficiency, rising pollution worries and stiffer competition from other fuels has decreased world demand for coal. High cost deep mines in the Western world are worst hit: in America 24 coal companies have gone bust in the last … Continue reading →

We all want to be happy. But we sometimes think of happiness as a thing that happens to us — something we have no control over. It’s easy to link the idea of happiness with the situation we’re in. We … Continue reading →

AGE DISRUPTERS Around the world, researchers are testing all sorts of agents, some of which already exist as drugs to treat human conditions and some of which are purely experimental. Scientists are also toying with ways to manipulate genes and … Continue reading →

BREAD & BISCUITS SALAD DRESSINGS SALADS SOUP VEGETARIAN PASTA SEAFOOD CHICKEN MEAT SIDES CONDIMENTS DESSERTS DRINKS

1. Lemonade 2. Orange Julius 3. Bailies 1. LEMONADE 1 quart sparkling water like Perrier (not tonic water) 1 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice Mix first three together. Fill a tall glass 2/3 to 3/4 with Lemon mixture … Continue reading →