by Arabic Online | Jul 30, 2017 | Travel |
Bon soir et bienvenus. The two tall men open the heavy wooden doors, releasing them like giant clams. A warm glow of orange light filtered through. We approached a desk surrounded by red curtains and soft yellow lights. A receptionist looked up from a heavy A3-sized...
by Arabic Online | Apr 24, 2017 | Travel |
Jebel Akhdar, the Green Mountain, is one of the highest mountains in Oman. Although the road up the mountain is tarmac, only four-wheel drive vehicles are allowed past the police checkpoint. At the top of the mountain, clinging to sides of vast gorges, are a number of...
by Arabic Online | Jan 6, 2017 | Arabic Language, Travel |
Whilst I was learning Arabic, I sometimes came across a new word and noticed that there is a place with that word integrated into the name. Such instances are sometimes useful ways to remember and recall new words and learn a bit more about the Arabic language....
by Arabic Online | Aug 30, 2016 | Travel |
It is often said that Morocco is surrounded by three oceans: the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Sahara. As a result, this North African nation boasts a unique and wonderful culture which is reflected in the buzzing towns, welcoming customs and stunning...
by Arabic Online | Jul 8, 2016 | Travel |
I have travelled twice to Morocco, spending a month there each time, and I managed to see quite a lot of the country and meet a lot of people. Due to high unemployment, particularly amongst the younger generation, a lot of young men will go to extreme lengths to get...
