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Featured Destination of the Month: Jordan

Jordan: a land rich in centuries-old history, intriguing Bedouin culture and landscapes that range from vast red rose deserts to the legendary Dead Sea. Situated in the Middle East, Jordan has traditional Arabic flair blended into modern, advanced development, resulting in a safe and fulfilling destination to visit. The country has also gained quite a [...]

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World’s Most Unearthly Landscapes

Eerie, dramatic and enigmatic: certain landscapes on Earth can be so unworldly, they’re reminscent of scenes from outer space. Many of these hotspots have been sculpted by the hands of Mother Nature, moulded into intriguing destinations that have captivated the imagination of modern-day travelers. While space travel still seems to …

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Panorama of Wadi Ghweir, Jordan

Hiking through the narrow canyon of Wadi Ghweir in Jordan.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Ma’in, Jordan

The plunging hot-spring waterfalls of Ma’in, Jordan.

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Cappadocia, Turkey

As seen from above: Urgup, the gateway to Cappadocia.

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Diving the Red Sea in Aqaba, Jordan

As we descend into the depths of the Red Sea, the strong waves and whipping winds are replaced by clear-as-glass water and a kaleidoscope of colors. Marine life of all sizes and characteristics surround us. As Barbara and I slowly make our way through the sprawling coral gardens, we spot …

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Daily Travel Snapshot: Istanbul, Turkey

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Inside the impressive Blue Mosque in Instanbul, Turkey.

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Photoblog: Greco-Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan

When the Romans ruled the world, they left behind a legacy, one that would stay with us for milleniums. As a history buff, Roman ruins always have that wow effect on me. With their sheer size and grandeur, I find it hard to imagine that they were built thousands of …

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Photoblog: The Ancient City of Petra and Wadi Musa

Mention Jordan and the image of Petra comes to mind. Not just Petra, but specifically its iconic rose-red building, the Treasury or al Khazneh. As a symbol of Jordan, the Treasury is strikingly stunning; but it is also just one of the thousands of impressive rock-cut buildings in the ancient …

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Seeing Wadi Rum From Above

As my pilot starts the engine, I put on his Vin Diesel jacket and batman shades and buckle up. Within seconds, we are airborne, flying just inches away from the jebels or rock towers of Wadi Rum in Southern Jordan. I don’t care if the morning wind is whipping across …

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Highlights of Jordan – From the Desert to the Sea

I’m still spinning in ecstasy from my week-long trip to Jordan – jam-packed with adventures, phenomenal sights and out-of-this-world experiences. We went from frosty mountain peaks to sprawling deserts to the breezy sea. Few countries offer as much diversity as Jordan: its distinctive terrains all within a few hours’ drive …

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Canyons, Hot Springs and Roman Ruins: Jordan at First Glance

This week, I’m in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for a week of adventure. The last time I was here, Jordan blew my mind away with its extraordinary landscapes, rich culture and good food. To me, the journey to Jordan felt like a less-trodden path in comparison to Egypt and …

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24 Hours in Cairo, Egypt

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Let´s take a break from my journals on Asturias and head back to Egypt. This is a sponsored guest post by Cheri Felix. I believe in full disclosure, so let me confess: I love Egypt. And not in the “I once had a great time in Cairo” way …

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7 Iconic Towers Around the World

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Mention Paris and more often than not, the first thing that springs to mind is the Eiffel Tower. Many cities in the world are hallmarked by iconic towers that dominate their skylines. The meaning and function of a ‘tower’ have evolved over time: from basic fundamental survival tools to …

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10 Great Movies Set in Egypt

Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

This week’s guest post by by Gurdeep Gola brings us on a cinematographic journey through Egypt. With the political chaos happening in Egypt, now might not be the best time to travel to Egypt.  Nonetheless, Egypt is one of the most enchanting places I’d visited, and remains an extremely …

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