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One of the most stunning sights at the temple of Seti I at Abydos is a plate of hieroglyphs that is easy to miss but not dismiss: the so-called Abydos helicopter and its nearby carvings seemingly depicting modern vehicles – and those were apparently made over 3000 years ago! read more… 
A damaged Ankh carving from the chapel of the priestesses of Amun, part of the Medinat Habu complex (the mortuary temple of Ramses III) on the West Bank of Luxor. the Egyptian Ankh – or key of life – is a symbol whose many layers of meaning remain uncertain… read more… 
Hani won’t let go of my hand. I’m getting a firmer and longer version of the usually loose Egyptian handshake. I would prefer his two hands to be on the wheel, but I decide to relax and wonder which of the Egyptian gods should be called upon to intervene. read more… 
In a mere few minutes, I am soaked in sweat. My heart pounds as I proceed deeper into the semi-darkness of the pyramid. Am I alone? I can see or hear no one. I stop to catch my breath – why were the passageways made so steep and impractical? read more… 
As I step out of the plane, sensations are immediately assaulted: is that a khamsin, a sandstorm, I’m walking out into? Whatever it’s called, wind blows in every direction carrying with it sand that blankets our surroundings with a brownish-grey veil. read more… 
With autumn-like temperatures taking over the summer here in Montréal, it’s quite an ideal time to head over to the Camellia Sinensis Tea House on Emery Street. I thus make my way to the Latin Quarter to enjoy warm tea and a cosy ambiance! read more… 
The Drukpa Kagyu monastery in Dali, just a few km outside of Darjeeling, is the main seat of His Holiness the XIIth Gyalwang Drukchen. This was the first Tibetan monastery and the first Buddhist monks I came upon while traveling in India so I was quite excited to be there. read more… 
Tashi Jong Monastery was established in its current location in 1969. It houses close to 150 monks from the Drukpa Kagyü school of Tibetan Buddhism. Each year they have a festival of sacred lama dances which depict 8 manifestations of Guru Rimpoche. read more… 
The zapper is an electrical frequency generator that simultaneously kills bacteria, viruses, parasites, worms, molds and fungi inside the human body. For the machine to do its job, one only needs to turn it on and hold the hand sticks for periods of 7 minutes as the vibrations… read more… 
As the taxi proceeded, I did not know if the world was coming together or falling apart before my eyes. I thought perhaps the end of the world had started early in India before it did everywhere else. The numerous vultures, making patient circles over the city, only… read more… 
There are quite a few volunteer experiences that can transform your stay in the hill town from a tourist trap into an uplifting series of encounters with friendly Tibetan exiles. Both short and long term opportunities are available. In many instances, prior experience is… read more… 
The hijras announced themselves by clapping their hands and making a racket. When they got to our train compartment, they stood flamboyantly, requiring money before allowing us to continue with our travels. The first group that came around did not insist much but… read more… |
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