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Category Archives: Middle East
You couldn’t pay me to go there
After years of civil war and terrorist conflict that reduced its cultural treasures to rubble, Syria is taking steps to breathe new life into its tourism industry. The nation is focusing on restoring its rich heritage, aiming to attract history … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Asia, History, Middle East, Museums, Tourism
Tagged archeology, Palmyra, Syria
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A Book of Marvels
The Book of the Marvels of the World, an illustrated guide to the globe filled with oddities, curiosities, and wonders for the medieval armchair traveler exhibition opened this week at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. Running … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Asia, Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Maps, Middle East, Museums, Travel Writing
Tagged medieval Europe, medieval manuscripts, Morgan Library & Museum, New York City
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Good News for Flyers
Emirates is leading the way for neurodiversity needs, becoming the first airline in the world to achieve Autism Certification with a landmark recognition by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). By early 2025, the company plans to … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, Middle East, Tourism
Tagged ASD, Emirates Air Line, Neurodiversity
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It’s a small world
The older that I get, the more often I stumble on snippets of information online that immediately triggers personal memory links to my own experience. In this category, I recently saw a reference to the innovative science-fiction short La Jetée by the … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Books, Europe, Film, Middle East, movies, Photography, South America, Tourism, Travel Writing
Tagged Chris Marker, France, time travel, Travel Guidebooks
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Geography Is Destiny
I am an open Geography nerd and have been since childhood. One of my most treasured possessions as a kid was my globe. And, my favorite game was actually called “Geography”. So, it will come as no surprise that I … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Maps, Middle East, South America, Tourism, USA
Tagged Geography, YouTube
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Oldest Map in the World
If you stop by TBTP on a regular basis, you are likely aware that I am a bit of a map geek. It all began with a small globe on my childhood nightstand. I don’t discriminate when it comes to … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Film, History, Maps, Middle East, Museums
Tagged Assyria, Cartography, Cuneiform, Iraq, Mesopotamia
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If you’re happy and you know it…
As usual, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Sweden top the country ranking in the annual World Happiness Report . However, seeing Israel at #5 , just above the Netherlands and Norway, is quite a surprise. The map above also does something extra: … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Maps, Middle East, South America, USA
Tagged Cartography, Happiness
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Conflict Cartography
I was recently bemoaning the fact that the main stream media in the United States can’t seem to focus on more than two serious conflicts at the same time, and even then, the coverage is sorely lacking. But I just … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Europe, History, Maps, Middle East, Tech, USA
Tagged Cartography, Gaza, Israel, Ukraine
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Travel Between The Pages 