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June 30th, 2011 – photo of the week
I am in the Red Sea in Sharm-el-Sheikh this week enjoying the sun and the beach. I think I could spend all my vacations there from now on! The sunsets are …
Five reasons to visit Crete and more
Beautiful beaches, walks, culture and unforgetable sunrises! Does this sound good to you? It could be the program of your Summer vacation. Crete is a small …
Multi-fruit drink (3 servings)
What you need: 1 apricot 2 dark plums 1 banana 2 strawberries 3 seedless black grapes 6 cherries 1/2 glass of milk 1/2 glass of orange/mango juice 4 ice cubes …
Words on the Egyptian Revolution (Part 2)
My visit to Egypt during an historical time (2011): When and how did the Egyptian Revolution start? Our guide in Cairo was very talkative about the …
June 23d, 2011 – photo of the week
Near Zurich there is a little lake I like to go once and a while, it is the lake of Hütten. It is beautiful and very
Do you speak Egyptian Arabic?
Not Yet? Do you want to learn how to say “Baa’ref Arabee Showyaah” (I speak a little Arabic)? You are going to Egypt soon or just return and …
Pineapple-cantaloupe-apricot smoothie (about 5 servings)
What you need: 1 1/2 tall glass of pineapple juice 1/8 of a cantaloupe (Netted or Charentais) 8 apricots 8 ice cubes 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 tablespoon of …
The Wimbledon championships start today! (England)
Do you love tennis and would like to get tickets? If you are in London during the 125th tennis championships of Wimbledon, it is worth going …
Words on the Egyptian Revolution (Part 1)
My visit to Egypt during a historical time (2011): Where does it stand today? Is the Revolution over? And when did it begin? Was it really when CNN finally …
June 16th, 2011 – Photo of the week
That’s it I finally visited the Sainte Chapelle (Holy Chapel) in Paris. The chapel was built for the French king, Louix IX during the Middle Ages in …