A souk is an Arabic market or bazaar, and the souks of Dubai are one of its greatest attractions. The most common souks in Dubai are the gold, spice, perfume, and textile souks. Here are a few photos from the textile souk. What do you think? Do you have a favorite below? Souk Photo #1. […]
With the Dubai Mall behind me and the Burj Khalifa just to my right, here is a glimpse of the Souk Al Bahar on the Old Town Island and the waterfront promenade. On Today’s Date in the Past: Wordless Wednesday: Troublemaker She’s Got a Ticket to Fly You Might Also Enjoy: Walking Along the Waterfront […]
The Burj Khalifa set 17 records when it opened in January 2010, largely centered around its tremendous height. I am terrified of heights and nearly fainted in the glass elevator that took me up to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower, so I was a bit hesitant when a colleague offered to organize a […]
The weekend we were in Istanbul, protesters clashed with Turkish police right around the corner from our hotel. According to several new reports, the protests were due to newly enacted laws restricting Internet usage. I don’t know the history of the current government or the new laws. I can’t possibly understand what it’s like to live […]
The Bosphorus Bridge spans the continents of Europe and Asia, linking the two halves of Istanbul. This is a view between the two continents from the Bosphorus Straight. On Today’s Date in the Past: Peephole to Potential Sooooooo Ready for Spring! You Might Also Enjoy: Other Istanbul Posts Other Water Posts
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