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Beyond Kahi Geymar: 3 Must-Eat Traditional Iraqi Breakfast Dishes
For travelers to Iraq, breakfast tends to be a very quick affair. If you are exploring the cradles of civilization in the great cities of Baghdad, Mosul or Basra, you will probably be trying to get out quickly – you…
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Iraqi Traditional Foods: 8 Dishes You Must Try
The cradle of civilisation has been home to countless cultures and empires. From the Sumerians to the Kurds to the Jews of Baghdad, each have left their own distinct mark on Iraqi cuisine. You’d have to search hard to find an Iraqi…
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The Short Guide to One Day in Islamic Damascus
Syria is dotted with some of the world’s oldest and most visually stunning examples of Islamic architecture and genius. Damascus in particular is home to many of these, and it is well worth setting aside a day or two to…
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AWEN: Your Local Paris Insighter
Meet AWEN, your Local Insighter for Paris, France. Paris is a city that wears many masks which makes every experience of the city different. Lucille Kante, or AWEN as she is professionally known, is one of the world’s best up and…
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The Hidden 5 Best Bars of Spitalfields – And the Best Pub
Spitalfields is the part of East London that houses some of the best food and things to do in all of London. It’s no surprise that Spitalfields’s bars are some of the best in the city, and you can expect…
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The Short Guide to One Day in Christian Damascus
Syria is comprised of a sizeable Christian minority which are mostly adherents of the eastern Orthodox church. It’s unclear whether the population of Syrian Christians remains over two million as was the case before the war, or less than a…
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Day Trip To Edinburgh: A Jam-Packed One-Day Itinerary
Edinburgh is easily one of the most aesthetically beautiful cities in the UK, but it serves dramatically different experiences depending on the season during which you visit. That means that a day trip to Edinburgh in winter and a day…
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Beyond Krak des Chevaliers: Visit Syria’s Valley Of The Christians
Wadi al-Nasara, which directly translates to Valley of the Christians, is one of the most fascinating areas in Syria. The Valley is comprised of 32 villages, the vast majority of which are Christian and have been so since at least…
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Best 4 Restaurants In Baku, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is getting a lot of attention these days. From oil money to Eurovision, Baku has given itself a real facelift over the last few years: shiny new infrastructure, gigantic hotels and glitzy restaurants. If you have travelled in Central…
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French Riviera Itinerary: What To Do In Monaco For One Day
Nothing says glitz and glamor like Monaco – a must-visit desintation on any French Riviera itinerary! While most Monaco city tours head straight to Monte Carlo Casino, to really get under the skin of Monaco you will want to take…
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Luca Donia: Your Local Milano Nord, Milan Insighter
Meet Luca, your Local Insighter for Milano Nord (or North Milan), Italy. Aside from being an avid traveller, Luca is also a writer. Luca wrote Bits From The World: Diari di vita dal Sud America about his time in South America…
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From Ancient Nineveh to ISIS: One Day in Mosul, Iraq
In recent years, Mosul has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As a major city of the Islamic State, Mosul was unfortunately destroyed in one of the most brutal urban warfare campaigns of modern history. Today, amid immense reconstruction,…
