A Night in the Dana Biosphere Reserve
Jordan was a country full of highlights. Just when I thought tomorrow couldn’t possibly top what I had experienced that very day, I found myself coming face…
Middle East
Travel destinations, guides and places across the Middle East, including things to do, main attractions and tales from quirky encounters with locals.
Exploring Petra and Wadi Musa
Call me naive, but before coming to Petra I thought the Treasury was it. I had no idea about the Monastery, or the Royal Tombs, or…
Petra: Journeying into the Lost City
There are some places so special that it doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen them in documentaries, textbooks or postcards, they still manage…
Can you travel around Israel on a budget?
Ahh, the question every potential traveller to Israel wants to know – can you travel around Israel on a budget? Hopping from Asia to…
Destinations in Jordan, because there’s more than just Petra!
Tell anyone you’re travelling to Jordan and the first points of reference that will come to mind are Indiana Jones and Petra. Yes, that…
A Few Day Trip Ideas Around Israel
If you’re travelling to Israel you’ll likely fly into Tel Aviv and then make a beeline straight for Jerusalem. I can see why; Jerusalem…
Memories from the Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan
I had heard the desert held a certain magic, but it wasn’t until I went there myself that I understood what people meant by…
The Old Port City of Jaffa in Photos
If I had to pick the most scenic place I visited during my time in Israel, I would choose Jaffa. This ancient city sits…
The Old City of Nazareth
The Old City of Nazareth proved to be the perfect place to enjoy a slower pace of life for a few days. While Nazareth…
What is Israeli food?
Before coming to Israel I was expecting to feast on lots of authentic Israeli food. Give me all the falafels, the pitas, and the…