Tales

I’ve been always fascinated by vintage encyclopedias.  The fact that images of animals were illustrated or etched into the pages for armchair explores is quite astounding.  People had to travel to exotic locations and illustrate [...]

On a recent deep dive into pearl diving, I discovered amazing facts about this magnificent profession.  Pearl diving historically can be found all over the world.  In the Americas, there is historical evidence of Native [...]

I have always been drawn to the story of Gertrude Bell. A woman who went against all odds, all forms of conformity. Driven by passion she found herself in the Middle East, learning Arabic and [...]

Being from a Lebanese family, like many ex-pats in Kuwait, we were a single the parents and the kids. We didn’t have an extended family, it sounds sad, but it actually wasn’t. Thanks to my [...]

Growing up I had the luxury of living five minutes away from both of my grandmothers. Ramadan was special because six days of the week we would have futoor (break of fast) at my paternal [...]

I don’t remember exactly when was the first time I had Rangena but I do remember that when I had it, it blew my mind away.  I was around 11 or 12 years old, and [...]

There are a few books that you throughout your life that really move you and change your worldview.  For me, there are four titles that made me think about the world differently.    1. I’ve [...]

There are a few books that you throughout your life that really move you and change your worldview.  For me, there are four titles that made me think about the world differently.    1. I’ve [...]