By Sonia Ahmed | 1 September 2020
Egypt is home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations. The country has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. There’s hardly anyone in the world who doesn’t know about Egyptian pharaohs and their magnificent rule. Ancient Egyptians were great warriors. They fought with whatever weapons were at their disposal. The Pharaohs [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 28 August 2020
The weight an inanimate object can hold on such a young soul is immeasurable in a poverty-stricken world where hopes and dreams are sometimes the only escape. So Jose Aldo clung to his soccer ball as tight as he could when the storms got rough. He still clings to it [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 27 August 2020
Thousands of miles away, across an endless stretch of land and water, Anderson Silva is reinventing himself as the baddest man on the planet. But the arena has changed for the former UFC middleweight champion. Gone are the thousands of screaming fans in sold-out arenas. Gone are the ritualistic backstage [...]
By Jordy McElroy | 27 August 2020
Judging from a distance is a commonality in human beings. There’s a hint of convenience in feigning understanding of a book without reading the contents on the pages. Royce Gracie, a Brazilian MMA legend and UFC pioneer, comes from a world where everything is a blank canvas. It’s a world [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 20 August 2020
Pakistan’s cultural hub, Lahore, is at the confluence of historical traditions and modern lifestyle. According to the legends, Lava, son of Rama, founded this city, which later came to be known as Lahore after his name. Lahore was an important city during the Mughal era. Mughal emperors built the Lahore [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 17 August 2020
Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, is the second most visited tourist destination in the Middle East. Pristine beaches and unparalleled hospitality await you if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi, the city of tolerance! The essence of Abu Dhabi lies in its historical Islamic culture and architectural wonders like the [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 10 August 2020
The sacred Wudang Shan is home to clusters of ancient palaces, temples, and monasteries; the first one was constructed under the rule of Emperor Tang Taizong back in 627-649 AD. These buildings are the birthplace of Daoism, the indigenous Chinese religion. The scenic mysticism of the Wudang Mountain attracts around [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 7 August 2020
Santichon village is a spectacular tourist destination in Pai, Thailand. It is inhabited by Yunnanese people who fled Yunnan, China, through the China-Thai border and settled in Santichon during the communist revolution led by Mao Tse Tung. These Yunnanese brought their cultural heritage with them; the handicrafts, traditional dresses, shops [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 2 August 2020
Soon after its completion, the gladiatorial games started in its arena and lasted for another 100 years. The gladiators were mostly the slaves or the prisoners of war. They were trained by Lanistas for fights and could earn dignity and honor by fighting valiantly. The gladiators who remained undefeated throughout [...]
By Sonia Ahmed | 2 August 2020
Johannesburg is the New York of South Africa because of its multinational corporations, magnificent skyscrapers, and the Manhattan twin, Maboneng. The famous City of Gold was also the residence of South African revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela. During apartheid, Johannesburg was marred with discriminatory rules. Many renowned martial arts practitioners and [...]
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