Travel - 19 November 2007

Having spend some time in Israel, I have had some first hand opinions and interaction with women in the Middle East, both from Jewish and Moslem backgrounds, as my partner worked extensively in education on Public Health over there.

I often hear comments relating to how "oppressed" women are, and while it is certainly true that womens roles are often very different to those of women in say England or the US, I am not sure that their lives are as the western media portrays them.

Sure, there are different expectations of dress, and different types of marriages, yet the middle eastern women I have directly encountered have been strong, vital figures in their families, respected within their society, strongly opinionated and passionate.

There are certainly areas in which they do not have equal rights, and aspects of culture which I personally find hard to stomach, but as to whether they are oppressed - that is a complex question.

What are your impressions?

2007-11-19 03:01:09 · 2 answers · asked by Twilight 6 in Other - Africa & Middle East

2007-11-19 02:56:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Australia

2007-11-19 02:55:17 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Vancouver

I wanted to get some before or during my vacation there, but some say the maps haven't been updated for years so I shouldn't count on being able to find my way even with a map in my hand. Is it just another prejudice about India? Not trying to start a discussion about the about the assumptions people make about others people or cultures etc - just asking about the maps!

2007-11-19 02:52:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - India

2007-11-19 02:38:52 · 7 answers · asked by Genna 1 in Other - Destinations

This is for an international flight to London.

2007-11-19 02:29:37 · 6 answers · asked by chelsea_423 3 in Air Travel

I am currently a college student. I am looking for cheap cruises for spring break leaving in February for a small group of people. We want a cruise for 4-7 days. If anyone knows of any good sites to look at please let me know. Thanks.

2007-11-19 02:24:56 · 4 answers · asked by Storm369 1 in Cruise Travel

1.having a good idea and never being able to use it
OR
having a good idea stolen from you

2.Being dirty and having clean clothes
OR
Being clean and having dirty clothes

3.Pain
OR
embarrassment

4.Being a passenger with a really slow driver
OR
Being a driver with a passenger that keeps changing your radio stations

5.Boiling to death
OR
freezing to death

2007-11-19 01:56:46 · 21 answers · asked by . 6 in Lebanon

I was contacted this morning by an automated phone call saying I would receive 2 free bording passes for an "all-inclusive cruise to Nassau, Bahamas" just for answering a 10 question survey. It also said all entertainment and food would be included. It said they did not need any credit card or bank information. It said they only needed the name I would want on my bording pass. I took the survery. I actually talked to a real person afterwards, I asked her what the catch was, she informed me there was no catch. All they needed was my name and a phone number for a representative to call me within 72 hours to get the name I wanted on my bording passes. I gave her a made up name and my cell number. I am just interested in seeing if I receive another phone call. Where else can I find out info on checking if this is another holiday scam???? HELP ME FIGURE THIS ONE OUT!!!!

2007-11-19 01:56:16 · 7 answers · asked by mastrchiefz_gurl 1 in Cruise Travel

I'm going on "The Holiday" cruise ship and we are sailing to Mexico. To any people that have been before, what can I expect?

2007-11-19 01:41:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cruise Travel

One of my ancestors was listed as a Selector in or at Cairns what does that mean. Thanks

2007-11-19 01:34:51 · 1 answers · asked by Curly Top 2 in Brisbane

I've never flown to Europe before and I usually don't sleep well on airplanes. I'll arrive in Rome in the morning and I can't go to sleep because that's going to be my only day to see Rome. Is there something I can take to make me sleep through most of the flight, but not be drowsey in the morning? I've taken Tylonal PM and NyQuil before but they both make me tired for several hours when I get up. I'm sure I'll be chugging coffee once I get there too.

Thanks for your help!

2007-11-19 01:32:00 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan B 2 in Air Travel

There are many people in London from all over the world. Do everyone live in peace and harmony? Or do people stick to their own race/country and look down upon other races? I'm just wondering since I haven't been to London but I might be moving there pretty soon. Any kind of opinions are acceptable and please don't misunderstand the question. I'm not trying to offend.

2007-11-19 01:26:50 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in London

I'm guessing this does not incl. short term for passenger pick up? She is in a wheelchair so are there any special provisions at DIA & do they still have valet for short term parking?

2007-11-19 01:09:44 · 2 answers · asked by COblonde 3 in Denver

Beside the normal sh** like, clothes, toothbrush, money, etc.....

2007-11-19 01:05:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cruise Travel

Should I be very wary and not go to the Olympics?

2007-11-19 01:01:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in China

2007-11-19 00:56:10 · 10 answers · asked by Sayan Of Legend 4 in Seattle

I am doing a project on greece as a whole right now. I need some help figuring out some info.. HELP!!

2007-11-19 00:54:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Greece

Why do they say the same words to different girls over and over again??

Why don't they start a new strategy or a new way of speech??

Why do they always have to say, "my love" , "my eyes", "my heart"

why dont they say " you are the hair inside my nose that i cannot live without"

OR

" you are my saliva that i swallow"

OR

"you are my nails that i hurt when its broken"

?????????????

2007-11-19 00:53:41 · 30 answers · asked by Ghanouge 4 in Lebanon

Doesn't have to be a direct trip, I just need to get from New York to Lancaster and the trains are all sold out.

2007-11-19 00:37:43 · 8 answers · asked by Alex S 2 in New York City

(she is scared of hights....)

2007-11-19 00:36:00 · 12 answers · asked by nervous 1 in New York City

My son would like to try working on a cruise liner and would really appreciate any advice anyone of you lovely people could give.
Thanks a lot,
Molly

2007-11-19 00:34:00 · 6 answers · asked by Molly 1 in Cruise Travel

2007-11-19 00:33:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - United States

2007-11-19 00:31:24 · 4 answers · asked by I don't know 2 in Bermuda

What do you think about that?

2007-11-19 00:28:34 · 15 answers · asked by lisa42088 3 in Detroit

hi how do u get from bayonne to hackensack new jersey

2007-11-19 00:23:45 · 2 answers · asked by canjechick2004 1 in New York City

2007-11-19 00:17:12 · 32 answers · asked by zami1994 3 in Other - United States