Sareyette-Ramallah-Dabke-Troupe By: Elizabeth Ajluni/Arab America Contributing Writer Ramallah, Palestine, a beautiful land of history and family. Every time our family travels there, we experience an immense amount of hospitality and have a better understanding of where our parents and grandparents lived, worked, and socialized. Ramallah is the birthplace of our ancestors and our connection to … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer Everyone knows of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Wall of China, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, Petra, the Roman Colosseum, and the Taj Mahal; but did you know that before 2007, over 100 million people voted for the new wonders of the … Continued
By: Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab World is full of beautiful landscapes, architecture, and art. The Middle East includes luxurious Mediterranean beaches, expansive deserts, and booming urban centers. From ancient ruins to natural wonders and bustling city streets, the Arab World is one of the most visually stunning regions on the globe. … Continued
By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer Popular Chef, television personality, storyteller, and author, Anthony Bourdain, through his exploration of global cuisine and culture, was an enthusiast for bringing to light the often unheard and neglected stories of the silenced and marginalized people of our world. In 2013, for one of the episodes of his show … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “No! Don’t try and climb the 850 steps to the Monastery! At your age, you will never make it!” My colleague advised when I asked her if I should try and make my way up to the Monastery atop one of the high points in Petra – Jordan’s number … Continued
Know Thy Heritage Leadership Program is Now Open! A Unique Opportunity to Visit Palestine! Are you between the ages 18 and 30?! Join Know Thy Heritage–KTH as they rally Palestinians from around the world for one of the most important congregations of diaspora ever to gather in Palestine! Don’t miss this opportunity to get … Continued
By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The fast-expanding city of Damascus, with its 5 million inhabitants, was behind us on our way to the holy Christian town of Saydnaya, known in Greek and Roman times as Danaba. Our route took us through a narrow green gorge crowded with villages hanging on the hillsides, spilling onto … Continued
By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Arabs are known to be quite the bargainers. If the buyer is not familiar with the Arab style of bargaining, a “buyers beware” notice might be a good idea. This is not intended in a negative sense, but to highlight the cultural differences involved in “shopping” in an Arab … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer “Now we will be traveling in the real Yemen.” Our driver, Ahmad, was ecstatic when I informed him that we would be traveling from Hodeidah through the Haraz mountains to Sana`a, the country’s capital – 256 km (159 MI) away. After a day in the hot Yemeni Tihama … Continued
By: Kameron Dreher/Arab America Contributing Writer Many Arab Americans have heard the saying, “New Year, new me”, but how often do they actually quit unwanted and hurtful Arab habits that they promise would fulfill? Is 2018 the year to finally take action, live a healthier lifestyle, try new things, and make serious changes? Which one … Continued
By: Noor Almohsin/Arab America Contributing Writer Travelers always like to carry things that remind of the place they visited. The number of these items grow when they return from visits to their home countries. Arab Americans, in particular, tend to carry many different things whether gifts for family and friends or for personal use. This … Continued
By: J. Michael Springmann/Arab America Contributing Writer In August 2017, Swedish activist Benjamin Ladraa began his self-funded walk from Gothenburg, Sweden, where he’s been living, to Al-Quds (Jerusalem) Palestine. That’s roughly 4,800 km., nearly 3,000 miles. A Red Cross employee, he resigned, selling all he had and using all his funds to finance the trip. … Continued
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