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Category Archives: Middle East

Discover travel itineraries, detailed guides and first-hand stories about visiting destinations in the Middle East.

Arch of Hadrian, Gerasa Jordan

A Stroll Through Jerash, Jordan

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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 →

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Step Pyramid of Djoser Saqqara Eqypt

Exploring the Lesser-Known Necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt

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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 →

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Kom Ombo temple, Egypt

The Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt

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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 →

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Temple of Edfu, Egypt

The Temple of Edfu, Egypt

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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 →

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Sphinx with Khafre pyramid

The Pyramids of Giza – What to Know Before You Visit

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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 →

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The Dead Sea with lonely chair

8 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting the Dead Sea

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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 →

Posted in Jordan | Tagged dead sea, jordan, spa | 7 Comments ↓
abu simbel

The Engineering Marvel of Abu Simbel, Egypt

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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 →

Posted in Egypt | Tagged abu simbel, archaeology, egypt, unesco | 6 Comments ↓
Mount Sinai sunrise Egypt

Climbing Mount Sinai to Watch the Sunrise

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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 →

Posted in Egypt | Tagged bedouin, egypt, hiking, Moses, sinai, sunrise | Leave a reply
The Treasury, Petra

Discover the Fascinating History of the City of Petra

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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 →

Posted in Jordan | Tagged archaeology, jordan, Nabataeans, petra, umayyad | Leave a reply
street at Amman Citadel

The Citadel in Amman, Jordan – A Walk Through Centuries of History

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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 →

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