A Stroll Through Jerash, Jordan
The ancient Roman city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), and the current modern city by the same name, are located about 48km north of Amman, Jordan. It’s the second most-visited Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Middle East
Exploring the Lesser-Known Necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt
Everyone has heard of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx that guards them. But the pyramids of Saqqara aren’t nearly as famous. This actually makes them a Continue Reading →
The Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt
While in Egypt, we visited probably a half dozen temples. After a while, they can sort of blur together. The Temple of Kom Ombo, however is one that is particularly Continue Reading →
The Temple of Edfu, Egypt
The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. It’s also the second largest temple in all of Egypt, with the Temple of Karnak being the Continue Reading →
What to Know Before You Visit the Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt are some of the most iconic and fascinating man-made architectural achievements in the world. They are also overrun with tourists, fake security guards, aggressive Continue Reading →
8 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is one of the most unique places on earth. It’s also one of the most fascinating and mysterious! Here are a handful of tips and facts that Continue Reading →
The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel is the site of two ancient temples located in Aswan, Egypt. At least, this is where they’re located now. But how they got here was no easy feat. Continue Reading →
Hiking Mount Sinai to Watch the Sunrise
I’m the first to admit that I am NOT a morning person. Last year, when we were in Prague and my husband opened the blinds early one morning, I screamed Continue Reading →
Exploring the Ancient City of Petra
Of course, no trip to Jordan would be complete without walking through the spectacular archaeological site of Petra. It was already well known before being used in the pivotal ending Continue Reading →
Walk Through Centuries of History at the Amman Citadel, Jordan
A short hike through the striking city of Amman, Jordan gets you to Jabal al-Qal’a, known in English as the Citadel. (Jabal is Arabic for “hill”, and Amman is built Continue Reading →