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This group is for those who enjoy reading books written by those who originate from the Middle East/North Africa (extended to the greater ME at some points ). Books include fiction and non-fiction. Our discussion threads remain open forever. We have group reads and individual reads, as well as projects that take turns. For an overview, see the Group Map. Wel ...more
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This group is for those who enjoy reading books written by those who originate from the Middle East/North Africa (extended to the greater ME at some points ). Books include fiction and non-fiction. Our discussion threads remain open forever. We have group reads and individual reads, as well as projects that take turns. For an overview, see the Group Map. Wel ...more
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Rules and Guidelines for Authors and/or Translators
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Giveaways , free books and special offers
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By Niledaughter · 22 posts · 252 views
last updated Nov 15, 2023 01:30AM
Discussion on "Children of Gebelawi" and "For Bread Alone"
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By Yoana · 6 posts · 29 views
last updated Jan 24, 2022 08:44AM
MENA group and Arabic Literature (in English)
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By Niledaughter · 9 posts · 144 views
last updated May 26, 2019 04:33AM
MENA Moderator Melanie: Marhaba Language Expertise
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By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 1 post · 29 views
last updated May 25, 2018 11:34AM
2024 Brainstorming
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 70 posts · 225 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 70 posts · 225 views
last updated Aug 15, 2024 12:52PM
Jul.–Sep. Open read for imaginative fiction
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 5 posts · 18 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 5 posts · 18 views
last updated Aug 13, 2024 04:42AM
Apr.-Jun. Open Read for Poetry
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 14 posts · 32 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 14 posts · 32 views
last updated Jun 16, 2024 09:15AM
Jan.–Mar. Open read for a Children’s/YA Book
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By Niledaughter · 26 posts · 45 views
last updated Apr 04, 2024 08:33AM
7. Nominations for books from The Maghreb
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By Niledaughter · 28 posts · 127 views
last updated Mar 15, 2024 08:59AM
5. Nominations for books from Al Sham
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By Niledaughter · 23 posts · 102 views
last updated Jan 29, 2024 11:19AM
1- Nominations for Palestine conflict
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By Niledaughter · 43 posts · 146 views
last updated Jan 04, 2024 05:46PM
Book discussion : The night will have its say
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By Niledaughter · 39 posts · 79 views
last updated Jul 06, 2023 05:19AM
Book Discussion: The House of Rust
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 15 posts · 44 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 15 posts · 44 views
last updated May 19, 2023 10:41AM
Elif Shafak | The Island of Missing Trees
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 30 posts · 72 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 30 posts · 72 views
last updated Jul 23, 2023 01:13PM
Celestial Bodies & Bitter Orange Tree
By Niledaughter · 11 posts · 63 views
By Niledaughter · 11 posts · 63 views
last updated Dec 27, 2022 01:40PM
Sonallah Ibrahim - Stealth
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 9 posts · 48 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 9 posts · 48 views
last updated Nov 01, 2022 07:24AM
Reem Bassiouney | Sons of the People
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 15 posts · 43 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 15 posts · 43 views
last updated Jan 26, 2022 10:14PM
Discussion of "For bread alone"
By Niledaughter · 21 posts · 51 views
By Niledaughter · 21 posts · 51 views
last updated Jan 28, 2022 08:18AM
Discussion of Omaima Al-Khamis
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By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 26 posts · 32 views
last updated Dec 28, 2021 06:51AM
Best Arabic literature and prizes brainstorming
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By Niledaughter · 34 posts · 89 views
last updated Dec 05, 2021 09:28AM
Discussion of Granada by Radwa Ashour
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By Niledaughter · 24 posts · 57 views
last updated Sep 12, 2021 01:09PM
Planning / Dreaming 2021
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By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 49 posts · 84 views
last updated Jul 11, 2021 03:37AM
Discussion of A Border Passage by Leila Ahmed
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By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 7 posts · 37 views
last updated Jun 25, 2021 04:47PM
Discussion of Jamilia by Chingiz Aytmatov
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By Niledaughter · 9 posts · 46 views
last updated Nov 29, 2023 07:19AM
Discussion of Ibn Battuta
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By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 34 posts · 47 views
last updated Dec 17, 2020 07:41AM
Bulaq Book Club: Season of Migration to the North
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 4 posts · 23 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 4 posts · 23 views
last updated Nov 08, 2020 01:40AM
Discussion of An Apartment Called Freedom
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 15 posts · 40 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 15 posts · 40 views
last updated Jul 26, 2020 04:09AM
Librarians and Archivists with Palestine Have Announced Their 2020 Title!
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 27 posts · 51 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 27 posts · 51 views
last updated Jun 25, 2020 11:53AM
Discussion of Naguib Mahfouz's THE QUARTER tr. Roger Allen
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 18 posts · 41 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 18 posts · 41 views
last updated Jun 14, 2020 12:21PM
Discussion of "Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World
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By Niledaughter · 22 posts · 39 views
last updated Apr 16, 2020 12:53AM
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Bookstores and publishers
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By Niledaughter · 23 posts · 115 views
last updated May 18, 2014 01:27PM
Book recommendations childrens book in Arabic
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By siriusedward · 4 posts · 11 views
last updated May 23, 2021 11:45AM
Which one should I read from the Egypt
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By Muhammad · 3 posts · 29 views
last updated Aug 07, 2019 03:40AM
Spanish speaking members (Miembros hispanoparlantes
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By Memo · 2 posts · 16 views
last updated Feb 27, 2019 03:22AM
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Banipal List Of 100 Best Arabic Novels
By Nan · 12 posts · 120 views
By Nan · 12 posts · 120 views
last updated Jan 01, 2020 12:07PM
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Links to our discussion of best Arabic literature
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By Niledaughter · 2 posts · 33 views
last updated Jul 03, 2019 04:19AM
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What are you reading now?
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By Niledaughter · 138 posts · 306 views
last updated May 14, 2023 09:14AM
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I want to read this book; anyone would like to join me?
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By Niledaughter · 23 posts · 106 views
last updated Aug 30, 2013 05:48AM
A Wonderful English Novel by Egyptian Authoress
By Rechalena · 1 post · 17 views
By Rechalena · 1 post · 17 views
last updated Jul 09, 2019 04:31PM
Palestinian Walks by Raja Shehadeh - Palestine
By Niledaughter · 54 posts · 69 views
By Niledaughter · 54 posts · 69 views
last updated Apr 24, 2016 01:56PM
Novels about the modern conflicts in the Middle East.
By Memo · 1 post · 22 views
By Memo · 1 post · 22 views
last updated Jun 20, 2018 10:36PM
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Readings in the history of the middle east
By Niledaughter · 53 posts · 138 views
By Niledaughter · 53 posts · 138 views
last updated May 14, 2023 12:11AM
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What is this?- (Reference / academic books suggestions )
By Marieke , Former moderator · 37 posts · 98 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 37 posts · 98 views
last updated Feb 08, 2012 09:39AM
A History of the Arab Peoples by Albert Hourani (August 15 until September 30 - 2018)
By Niledaughter · 56 posts · 67 views
By Niledaughter · 56 posts · 67 views
last updated Oct 05, 2018 12:35PM
When Baghdad Ruled the Muslim World
By Marieke , Former moderator · 25 posts · 44 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 25 posts · 44 views
last updated Mar 24, 2014 07:12PM
The Ornament of the World (May -Augast 2013)
By Niledaughter · 135 posts · 75 views
By Niledaughter · 135 posts · 75 views
last updated Aug 24, 2013 12:25PM
Tablet & Pen. editor, Aslan (May/Aug 2012)
By Betty · 54 posts · 110 views
By Betty · 54 posts · 110 views
last updated Mar 08, 2013 11:08PM
"Orientalism" by Edward Said(Jan/May 2011)
By Marieke , Former moderator · 163 posts · 218 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 163 posts · 218 views
last updated Oct 11, 2012 05:15AM
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Palestine: Midnight and Other Poems
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 3 posts · 37 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 3 posts · 37 views
last updated Feb 05, 2016 11:15AM
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Poetry - in general - discussion
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By Bernadette · 55 posts · 139 views
last updated Oct 16, 2015 05:55AM
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
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By Niledaughter · 17 posts · 70 views
last updated Apr 15, 2016 01:10AM
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam translations?
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By deleted member · 55 posts · 346 views
last updated Jun 28, 2015 09:39PM
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Index to Resources
By Marieke , Former moderator · 2 posts · 58 views
last updated Jul 27, 2011 05:50PM
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Index to Poetry
By Marieke , Former moderator · 1 post · 29 views
last updated Jul 27, 2011 05:37PM
طوق الياسمين
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 5 posts · 76 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 5 posts · 76 views
last updated May 05, 2014 06:00AM
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2019 MENA Lit Challenge Progress
By Niledaughter · 118 posts · 137 views
By Niledaughter · 118 posts · 137 views
last updated Jan 01, 2020 12:11PM
Discussion of "Rooftops of Tehran"
By Niledaughter · 16 posts · 44 views
By Niledaughter · 16 posts · 44 views
last updated Nov 19, 2019 05:10AM
Discussion of "Our Women on the Ground"
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 6 posts · 29 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 6 posts · 29 views
last updated Oct 11, 2019 04:45AM
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2018 Brainstorm
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 39 posts · 89 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 39 posts · 89 views
last updated Mar 04, 2018 12:08PM
Discussion of REFUGE by Dina Nayeri
By Eileen · 10 posts · 18 views
By Eileen · 10 posts · 18 views
last updated Jan 01, 2019 04:12PM
Discussion of REFUGE by Dina Nayeri - WITH SPOILERS
By Eileen · 1 post · 12 views
By Eileen · 1 post · 12 views
last updated Nov 28, 2018 10:12AM
Book Discussion of 'Code Name: Butterfly'
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 12 posts · 50 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 12 posts · 50 views
last updated Nov 20, 2018 11:35AM
Three Daughters of Eve by Elif Shafak
By Jalilah · 17 posts · 79 views
By Jalilah · 17 posts · 79 views
last updated Nov 13, 2018 07:00AM
Discussion of Vertigo with translator Robin Moger!
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 29 posts · 43 views
By Marcia , Arabic Literature (in English) · 29 posts · 43 views
last updated Nov 12, 2018 07:01AM
The Automobile Club of Egypt
By Niledaughter · 25 posts · 57 views
By Niledaughter · 25 posts · 57 views
last updated Dec 31, 2017 04:35PM
6/17 The Blue Between Sky and Water - Whole Book (spoilers permitted)
By Carol · 19 posts · 36 views
By Carol · 19 posts · 36 views
last updated Dec 05, 2017 05:13AM
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2016 Plan
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 49 posts · 164 views
last updated Dec 13, 2015 06:56AM
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2016 ...what are we doing ?
By Niledaughter · 13 posts · 118 views
By Niledaughter · 13 posts · 118 views
last updated Feb 05, 2017 09:27AM
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Reading about Arab spring ....before and after .
By Niledaughter · 6 posts · 73 views
By Niledaughter · 6 posts · 73 views
last updated Mar 02, 2016 11:42AM
Birds of ambre by Ibrahim Abdel Meguid
By Niledaughter · 13 posts · 28 views
By Niledaughter · 13 posts · 28 views
last updated Mar 09, 2017 05:32AM
To the End of the Land
By Marieke , Former moderator · 5 posts · 39 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 5 posts · 39 views
last updated Dec 28, 2016 07:41PM
The Good Muslim
By Marieke , Former moderator · 8 posts · 80 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 8 posts · 80 views
last updated Nov 26, 2016 05:29PM
The Pessoptimist by Emile Habiby
By Niledaughter · 15 posts · 70 views
By Niledaughter · 15 posts · 70 views
last updated Nov 05, 2016 12:14AM
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Welcome to the Prizes Project
By Marieke , Former moderator · 22 posts · 99 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 22 posts · 99 views
last updated Sep 09, 2013 01:20AM
The Man from Bashmour by Salwa Bakr
By Niledaughter · 31 posts · 49 views
By Niledaughter · 31 posts · 49 views
last updated Sep 14, 2015 05:14AM
The Grub Hunter, by Amir Tag Elsir
By Niledaughter · 1 post · 18 views
By Niledaughter · 1 post · 18 views
last updated Jul 20, 2015 12:50AM
Time of White Horses
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 39 posts · 208 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 39 posts · 208 views
last updated Feb 04, 2015 03:22PM
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Group Read | The Architect's Apprentice
By Marieke , Former moderator · 22 posts · 88 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 22 posts · 88 views
last updated Oct 10, 2017 12:35PM
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Group Read Suggestions
By Marieke , Former moderator · 10 posts · 50 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 10 posts · 50 views
last updated Apr 08, 2016 12:39AM
Ghada Abdel Aal
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 11 posts · 38 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 11 posts · 38 views
last updated Feb 07, 2017 05:58AM
Leila Aboulela
By Marieke , Former moderator · 33 posts · 55 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 33 posts · 55 views
last updated Aug 08, 2016 03:54AM
Susan Abulhawa
By Marieke , Former moderator · 22 posts · 39 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 22 posts · 39 views
last updated May 17, 2016 11:27PM
Arabian Peninsula (October - December 2013)
By Niledaughter · 29 posts · 68 views
By Niledaughter · 29 posts · 68 views
last updated Sep 24, 2013 04:10AM
Northwest Africa/Maghreb/West Arab countries (May – August 2013)
By Niledaughter · 38 posts · 134 views
By Niledaughter · 38 posts · 134 views
last updated Jun 11, 2013 07:33AM
Levant countries - January / April 2013
By Niledaughter · 73 posts · 114 views
By Niledaughter · 73 posts · 114 views
last updated Mar 03, 2013 12:27PM
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Radwa Ashour
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 39 posts · 98 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 39 posts · 98 views
last updated May 20, 2015 07:08AM
Egypt : In the eye of the sun
By Niledaughter · 85 posts · 89 views
By Niledaughter · 85 posts · 89 views
last updated Jan 26, 2022 10:43AM
Pakistan/Bangladesh : A Golden Age
By Niledaughter · 67 posts · 59 views
By Niledaughter · 67 posts · 59 views
last updated May 14, 2016 10:34PM
Pakistan: Diary of a Social Butterfly
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 19 posts · 36 views
By Melanie , Marhaba Language Expertise · 19 posts · 36 views
last updated Jan 12, 2016 06:51AM
Uzbekistan: The Railway
By Marieke , Former moderator · 4 posts · 17 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 4 posts · 17 views
last updated Nov 14, 2015 01:32PM
Stan countries - non fiction corner
By Niledaughter · 4 posts · 17 views
By Niledaughter · 4 posts · 17 views
last updated Sep 19, 2015 11:40PM
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2013 feedback and 2014 plan
By Niledaughter · 28 posts · 71 views
last updated Jan 17, 2014 02:51AM
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In focus : Iran , Iraq and Turkey
By Niledaughter · 19 posts · 109 views
By Niledaughter · 19 posts · 109 views
last updated Mar 09, 2015 05:10PM
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My readings for the challenge - general discussion
By Niledaughter · 9 posts · 63 views
By Niledaughter · 9 posts · 63 views
last updated Nov 24, 2014 10:52AM
Kurdish Literature
By Marieke , Former moderator · 14 posts · 71 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 14 posts · 71 views
last updated May 05, 2021 02:41PM
Turkey - Book recommendations
By Niledaughter · 46 posts · 120 views
By Niledaughter · 46 posts · 120 views
last updated Oct 03, 2018 12:44AM
Turkey : The museum of innocence
By Niledaughter · 32 posts · 109 views
By Niledaughter · 32 posts · 109 views
last updated May 25, 2015 05:40AM
Turkey: Summer's End
By Marieke , Former moderator · 10 posts · 42 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 10 posts · 42 views
last updated Dec 19, 2014 05:38AM
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2012 Feedback and 2013 Plan
By Marieke , Former moderator · 38 posts · 125 views
last updated May 10, 2013 04:52PM
I Sweep The Rooftops (March-April 2013)
By Lauren · 42 posts · 55 views
By Lauren · 42 posts · 55 views
last updated Aug 04, 2016 02:28PM
Arabian Peninsula Between reality and illusion (Oct-Nov 2013)
By Niledaughter · 44 posts · 75 views
By Niledaughter · 44 posts · 75 views
last updated Jan 08, 2014 05:48AM
Wolves of the Crescent Moon (November-December 2013)
By Jalilah · 14 posts · 31 views
By Jalilah · 14 posts · 31 views
last updated Dec 11, 2013 05:35AM
A Land Without Jasmine October-November 2013
By deleted member · 48 posts · 48 views
By deleted member · 48 posts · 48 views
last updated Nov 20, 2013 05:08AM
Women of Maghreb (May –June 2013) – non-fiction
By Niledaughter · 90 posts · 87 views
By Niledaughter · 90 posts · 87 views
last updated Sep 14, 2013 01:34PM
Year of the Elephant by Leila Abouzeid (August 2013)
By Marieke , Former moderator · 15 posts · 40 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 15 posts · 40 views
last updated Sep 10, 2013 09:53AM
Children of the New World by Assia Djebar (May-July 2013)
By Marieke , Former moderator · 16 posts · 40 views
By Marieke , Former moderator · 16 posts · 40 views
last updated Jun 22, 2013 04:51PM
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2012 plan and 2011 feedback
By Niledaughter · 43 posts · 96 views
last updated Dec 04, 2011 11:40PM
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Summary of our tour in 2012
By Niledaughter · 2 posts · 56 views
By Niledaughter · 2 posts · 56 views
last updated May 09, 2012 06:28AM
MENA historical cruise (3/3) # b (November – December)
By Niledaughter · 2 posts · 49 views
By Niledaughter · 2 posts · 49 views
last updated Oct 24, 2012 01:21AM
MENA group year of Eve – stop 6/6 (November – December)2012
By Niledaughter · 14 posts · 37 views
By Niledaughter · 14 posts · 37 views
last updated Oct 14, 2012 11:26PM
MENA historical cruise (3/3) # a (September – October)
By Niledaughter · 18 posts · 70 views
By Niledaughter · 18 posts · 70 views
last updated Aug 27, 2012 04:12PM
MENA group year of Eve – stop 5/6 (September – October)
By Niledaughter · 14 posts · 52 views
By Niledaughter · 14 posts · 52 views
last updated Aug 06, 2012 04:01AM
MENA group year of Eve – stop 4/6 (July – August)
By Niledaughter · 17 posts · 52 views
By Niledaughter · 17 posts · 52 views
last updated Jul 06, 2012 08:12AM
MENA historical cruise 2012 – (stop 2/3)
By Niledaughter · 13 posts · 51 views
By Niledaughter · 13 posts · 51 views
last updated Apr 21, 2012 01:58AM
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2011 ME cruise , welcome onboard :)
By Niledaughter · 27 posts · 176 views
By Niledaughter · 27 posts · 176 views
last updated Feb 14, 2011 12:46PM
2011 Stop (4)- The Arabian Peninsula
By Niledaughter · 41 posts · 50 views
By Niledaughter · 41 posts · 50 views
last updated Jul 27, 2011 05:52PM
2011 Stop (2) Nile valley and the Horn of Africa
By Niledaughter · 80 posts · 117 views
By Niledaughter · 80 posts · 117 views
last updated Jun 24, 2011 01:52PM
2011 Stop (3)- The Levant /sham
By Niledaughter · 54 posts · 110 views
By Niledaughter · 54 posts · 110 views
last updated Jun 08, 2011 12:14PM
2011 Stop (1) Maghreb countries
By Niledaughter · 38 posts · 154 views
By Niledaughter · 38 posts · 154 views
last updated Feb 13, 2011 05:14AM
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