LAX to Baghdad? Long commute! LAX to Chinatown? Slightly shorter commute.
Google says:
LAX to Baghdad: 19 hours (one stopover in Doha)
LAX to Beirut: 21.75 hours (one stopover in London)
LAX to Cairo: 22 hours (one stopover in Abu Dhabi)
LAX to Damascus: 15.5 hours (direct)
LAX to Dubai: 15 hours (direct)
LAX to Muscat: 22 hours (one stopover in Frankturt)
LAX to Tunis: 15 hours (one stopover in Istambul)
LAX to Chinatown: 1.25 hours (one stopover in a Starbucks Bathroom)
Why are we teliing you this? Because over four weeks in May, Dana El Masri joins the IAO and a host of wonderful collaborators to offer a broad look at the history of scent cultures in the Middle East and North Africa through hands-on workshops, historical and cultural talks, and one incredible art installation.
Get your curious selves over here.