Jordan’s spectacular ancient architecture had been the awed focus of my trip. The pink hues of Petra, the majestic sights at the Citadel and the Roman Amphitheatre in Amman: all…
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How to spend a morning in Amman | Jordan
by Vanessaby VanessaAmman, Jordan’s capital city, is often unfairly treated simply as a stepping stone to desert and the rest of this beautiful country. However, this modern, culturally diverse city has an…
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Visit Rose City of Petra | First-timers Guide to Petra
by Vanessaby VanessaThe ancient city of Petra is buried within the desert of Jordan approximately 240km from Amman. The Rose City of Petra, so-called because of the dusky-pink rock face, was unknown…
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Fossil Rock and Wadi Shawka | UAE Road Trip
by Vanessaby VanessaWith the weather starting to cool down in the UAE and the chance of seeing the shooting star from the Orionid meteor shower, camping in the desert was only way…
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Fallen Star Valley on Qeshm Island | Photos to inspire
by Vanessaby VanessaFallen Star Valley, on Qeshm island off the southern coast of Iran, is located near Berkeh Khalaf Village. It really is nature at its best in the Middle East designing…
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Tips For Visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Abu Dhabi
by Vanessaby VanessaThe Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and should be on the top of your list of things to do in Abu Dhabi.…
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Start the new year off with a bang! An awesome day trekking up the rocky Jebel Qihwi in the Hajar mountains is perfectly rounded off with dinner on the dhow,…