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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Bahrain part 1 - Beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain

Beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain - The Kingdom of Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain—a name that translates as "Two Seas"—is actually an archipelago of 33 low-lying islands located in the heart of the Gulf. Situated along traditional Arabian and international trade routes between Asia and the West, the Kingdom has served as an important port and center of business for thousands of years. Today, the capital city of Manama is a vibrant cosmopolitan center offering an open society and an educated workforce enhanced by modern cultural am enities like museums, shopping, restaurants and fine hotels.

Bahrain part 2 - Types of Manama

Types of Manama - MANAMA PICTURES!

MY TRIP SHAWAL/OCTOBER 2008 , HAD A BLAST.

Shawwāl (شوّال) is the tenth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. Shawwāl means to ‘lift or carry’; so named because she-camels normally would be carrying a fetus at this time of year.

Israel part 1 - Hot stupid commercial

Israel part 1 - Hot stupid commercial - how stupid can you go?

Israel part 2 - Netanya aerial

Netanya aerial, Israel. - Fly in Izrael

Israel part 3 - Guide to Tel Aviv

Guide to Tel Aviv, Israel

With its troubled past it may seem an odd choice for a weekend break, but Tel Aviv is currently safe to travel - and rewards those who do with a plethora of sights, sounds and tastes.

Israel part 4 - Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus

Bethlehem - Palestine: looking for Jesus ( Loreena McKennitt: Prologue - as music illustration)

From my last pilgrimage to Holy Land-march '09 :the first one from my video-photo series about that amazing days there...

Here: my first look at and impressions after "touching" such holy place as The grotto of Navity of Jesus Christ and others one in Bethlehem.

Israel part 5 - Akko Israel Arabic language

Israel - Akko Israel Arabic language

An interesting film about Old Aкко (Acre), its stories archeology and a today's life. The city is at the Mediterranean coast of Israel.

Israel part 6 - Dancing in Eilat

Dancing in Eilat, Israel - dancing in the pool in Eilat April 2007 - the second music this video is dandalunda, its Brazilian music

Israel part 7 - Caesarea from Roman times to the present day

Caesarea from Roman times to the present day. From Maritima To Modern Day Caesarea. An Empire Gone But No

Caesarea Maritima was a city and harbor built by Herod the Great about 2513 BC. Herod built his palace on a small piece of land jutting out into the sea, with a decorative pool . In 13 BCE, Caesarea became the civilian and military capital of Judaea, and the official residence of the Roman procurators and governors.Caesarea has recently become the site of the world № 39;s first underwater museum, where 36 points of interest on four marked underwater trails through the ancient harbor can be explored by divers equipped with waterproof maps. A popular destination for tourists who throng to the shops and galleries, Caesarea is also home to the rich and famous including opposition leader Binyamin Netanyahu

Israel part 8 - Presentation of Ahab

Israel part 8 - Presentation of Ahab - The Dead Sea: origin, healing properties and Cosmetics - Ahab and the presentation of Dead Sea cosmetics

Israel part 9 - Israel Tourism Commercial

Israel Tourism Commercial - 100% real commercial for Israeli tourism - The main wealth of the country - is a beautiful girl. Official Israeli tourism ads!

Israel part 10 - Eilat, Israel, View from the Beach

Eilat, Israel - View from the Beach - Eilat, Israel. Northern most tip of the Red Sea between Jordan and Egypt.

Jordan part 1 - Beautiful Petra

The site suffers from a host of threats, including collapse of ancient structures, erosion due to flooding and improper rainwater drainage, weathering from salt upwelling, improper restoration of ancient structures, and unsustainable tourism. The latter has increased substantially, especially since the site received widespread media coverage in 2007 during the controversial New Seven Wonders of the World Internet and cell phone campaign.

Jordan part 2 - Tourism Board Video

Jordan Tourism Board Video - Visit Jordan

Jordan part 3 - Welcome to Jordan

Welcome to Jordan - A small video about the sights and the residents of Jordan

Jordan part 4 - Jordan Adventures

Jordan Adventures

Jordan is considered one of the Arab World's most cosmopolitan and westernized countries with its capital Amman becoming referred to as the "New Beirut". 67% of Jordanian youth identify themselves as liberals, second highest in the Arab World after Lebanon.

Jordan part 5 - Religion and Faith

Jordan is a modern country with an ancient culture, a land of which visitors can walk through the valleys, hills and plains whose names have become part of human history by virtue of the simple deeds and profound messages of prophets who walked the land and crossed its rivers during their lives.