What does poetry do?
What does poetry do? What is its purpose? To me, poetry is essential because poems have literally changed the way in which I look at and...
Asia’s secret gem Cambodia offers a treasure trove of enchantment
Words Tamara Batshon
Cambodia may not be as popular among tourists as neighboring Thailand and Vietnam, but this country is a true jewel of Southeast...
Monstrously green Italy’s forest of fairy-tale proportions
Words John Gray
Tucked away in the Medieval Italian town of Bomarzo, around 100 kilometers north of Rome, lies an exceptional forest dotted with colossal...
Safe to swim? The danger lurking in Lebanon’s waters
Words Bassam Alkantar
The Lebanese coastline extends over 240 kilometers in length. The coastal area, which constitutes around eight percent of the total area of...