Lawrence of Arabia?

Ripples in the sand: a journey through Jordan on the paths of Lawrence of Arabia

Setting off through the sandy deserts of Jordan; the mysteriously sand-etched monuments at Petra, biblical sites, baren dunes and starry night skies at Wadi Rum all bring me a step closer to understan

Old monastery sparks rift between monks and Bedouins

For several months now, clashes have taken place in the Minia area of Egypt where the Monastery of Abu Fana stands.