General Travel News

Cargo and passenger traffic recovers at Red Sea ports

Maj. Gen. Abdul Qader Mohammed Gaballah, head of the Red Sea Ports recovery movement announced the arrival of passengers for travel and tourism between the Ports Authority, Saudi ports, Jordan and the Persian Gulf in March.

It was temporarily shut down during the Jan 25. Egyptian revolution.

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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

The Art Institute of Chicago started as the Chicago Academy of Design and was founded by a group of 35 artists in 1866.  The academy was profitable, but struggled with financing.  The current building, built in the Neoclassical style, was built as an art gallery for the Colombian Exhibition and completed in 1893.  The museum and art school have continued to grow and expand ever si...

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum

Athens, Greece

This is a fantastic museum showcasing intricate jewelry designs through the Cycladic, Byzantine and other eras of Greek history. Over 3000 jewelry pieces are on display and visitors can also place orders to have identical pieces made by the Museum workshop personnel. The most interesting are those jewels in the form of insects.   Timings: Daily [except Tuesday] Address: 12 Kalisperi ...

The Royal Barges

The Royal Barges

Bangkok, Thailand

Take a boat along the Chao Phraya River and stop over at the Royal Barges where visitors will be treated to the view of unique sailing vessels elaborately designed and painted with different etchings. These vessels are used by the Royal Family during state ceremonies as well as religious rites and rituals. The Garuda and the Dragon are mythological creatures commonly found etched on these barges...

Souk Waqif

Souk Waqif

Doha, Qatar

Though it has been built relatively recently, the Souq Waqif is the best place to go if for a glimpse of traditional Qatari culture.  Builders utilized traditional building materials like mud and wood to give it an authentic feel.  Lots of traditional Arab goods are sold here, including spices, perfume, and clothing.  There's also an Art Center that features art galleries, and sells...