Aug 24th, 2007 at 4:05PM: It is a little frightening how many people use the terms "Arab" and "Muslim" interchangeably. Shows how much we know about that region of the world even after years of being intimately involved with the Middle East. One often hears that people say "Arabs" when referring to Iranians. They are actually not Arabs; they are primarily Persians. Yes, they might practice Islam but that's another story. ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Savvy Traveler: Arab vs Muslim
Aug 24th, 2007 at 4:05PM: It is a little frightening how many people use the terms "Arab" and "Muslim" interchangeably. Shows how much we know about that region of the world even after years of being intimately involved with the Middle East. One often hears that people say "Arabs" when referring to Iranians. They are actually not Arabs; they are primarily Persians. Yes, they might practice Islam but that's another story. ...Afghanistan - Back On The Travel Map
Aug 17th, 2007 at 11:00AM: The troubled nation of Afghanistan is inching its way back onto the intrepid traveller's radar. Lonely Planet's first guide to the country is published this month, and recently we reported on the coverage of Kabul's unique charms in the New York Times. But while peace in former trouble spots like Cambodia and Bosnia has restored the architectural heritage of Angkor Wat and the bridge at Mostar, ...The Places In Between
Dec 27th, 2006 at 7:36AM: We're not shy about plugging audible.com. First, listening to books gives our computer-weary eyes a needed rest. Two, schlepping around an iPod is easier than a big, new hardcover. Third, often the authors themselves read the books, adding an extra dimension that reading can't touch. (audible.com version of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, anyone?)
We've been hearing about another book ...
