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 →
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 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, 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 Continue Reading →
Climbing Mount Sinai to Watch the Sunrise
Climbing Mount Sinai in Egypt is an unforgettable experience. Just be aware that if you’re not an early-riser, you’ll be in for a shock at just how early you need Continue Reading →
Discover the Fascinating History of the City of Petra
One can hardly walk through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan without connecting it to the pivotal ending of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. That movie brought even Continue Reading →
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 Continue Reading →