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Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens
Johannesburg, South Africa
The National Botanical Gardens near the magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall is truly a sight to behold. Covering almost 750 acres, it is composed of both landscaped and natural savannah areas, while the natural vegetation is a mix of grassland and savannah with over 600 naturally occurring plant species. The Cafe Clivia is situated under two beautiful ocotea bullata trees in the center of the garde...
Henry de Monford French Cultural Center
Sanaa, Yemen
Located on Hadda Street, off al-Quds Street in the Old Town, this place is managed by a Franco-Yemeni agency, and organizes concerts, themed plays, educational lectures, cultural exhibitions, and linguistic classes. Visit this gallery/museum/cultural retreat to witness an amazing blend of local and French art in a variety of media. {loadpositio...
The Citadel
Damascus, Syria
This historic site has witnessed much of the life of Damascus. Located in the Old City, it was built by the Selujiks at the end of the 11th and during the beginning of the 12th centuries. Subsequent invaders and rulers all made modifications leaving their mark on the Citadel. One of them, Saladin, who was the famous Ayubbid sultan, further strengthened the Citadel to resist attacks during the Crus...
Wasat Al Balad
Amman, Jordan
It may look dirty, sketchy, and chaotic, and indeed it is dirty, sketchy, and chaotic, but downtown Amman, also known as Wasat Al Balad (center of the nation), is the beating heart of the city. It's easy to get lost in the winding and hilly streets, lined with shops selling just about everything. While most of Amman is peaceful and orderly, downtown is awash in humanity. Despite ...