Istanbul To Cairo On A Shoestring

Istanbul to Cairo guides the budget traveller along the popular Istanbul to Cairo route, covering the Middle East's most fascinating and accessible countries, including Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, and Egypt. With this guide in hand the traveller will be well-equipped to visit amazing sites, meet the local people, and find the best places to stay and eat. A helpful language section and glossary complement the fascinating historical facts, up-to-date information on border crossings, visa formalities, and transportation options.

For much of her life—like many Westerners—most of what Pamela Olson knew of the Middle East was informed by headlines and stereotypes. But when she traveled to Palestine in 2003, she found herself thrown with dizzying speed into the realities of Palestinian life. Fast Times in Palestine is Olson’s powerful, deeply moving account of life in Palestine—both the daily events that are universal to us all (house parties, concerts, barbecues, and weddings) as well as the violence, trauma, and political tensions that are particular to the country. From idyllic olive groves to Palestinian beer gardens, from Passover in Tel Aviv to Ramadan in a Hamas village, readers will find Olson’s narrative both suspenseful and discerning. Her irresistible story offers a multi-faceted understanding of the Palestinian perspective on the Israel–Palestine conflict, filling a gap in the West’s understanding of the difficult relationship between the two nations. At turns funny, shocking, and galvanizing, Fast Times in Palestine is a gripping narrative that challenges our ways of thinking—not only about the Middle East, but about human nature, cultural identity, and our place in the world.

This book contains essential words and phrases for effective communication with local people. There is a helpful punctuation guide and all words are given in relevant script where applicable. Includes phrases for shops and restaurants.

Written by cycling enthusiasts, this cycling guide describes and maps the best tours.

A Bermuda vacation may seem like a luxury during the Canadian winter, but Lonely Planet has discovered surprisingly affordable guesthouses in this Atlantic paradise. With up-to-date information on playtime activities such as tennis, golf, sunning on the pink-sand beaches or snorkeling the coral-reef, this guide brims over with tips, historical facts, and the truth abut Bermuda shorts.

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