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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Pyramids of Giza – What to Know Before You Visit
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 […]
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 […]
The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel is the site of two ancient temples located in Aswan, Egypt. At least, this is where they’re located now. This isn’t their original location. And how they got […]
The Citadel in Amman, Jordan – A Walk Through Centuries of History
Reaching the ancient Citadel in Amman requires a short hike through the striking city of Amman, Jordan. Jabal al-Qal’a, (Jabal is Arabic for “hill”, and Amman is built on seven […]