The Maldives is best known for its powdery sand, swaying palm trees and coral reefs teeming with vibrant marine life. Begin your trip to paradise with a comfortable Emirates flight over the archipelago, taking in the sights of the azure ocean and the coral islands fringed with dazzling white sand. The pristine environment is the […]
Temple of Hercules on Citadel Hill, Amman
In the heart of downtown Amman, Jordan, the ruins of the Roman Temple of Hercules stand tall on Citadel Hill. I arrived there at sunset, giving me the opportunity to take in this part of Jordan`s ancient history in a serene moment.
Visiting more Angkor temples in Cambodia
“I traveled to Southeast Asia mainly to visit the Angkor temples in Cambodia” Follow along @ReineOG`s two-day itinerary visiting the temples. If you missed her visit to Angkor Wat, read about it in part 1 or read along the rest of her adventure right here. DAY 1 (After lunch) After lunch, head to Elephant Terrace […]
Visiting Angkor Wat and more…
I traveled to Southeast Asia mainly to visit the Angkor temples in Cambodia. They had been haunting my dreams for the better part of 2011 and had topped my ever-expanding travel list. No other destination would do for my first solo trip. Traditionally, the history of Angkor begins in the 9th century, when the young […]
Jordanian Cuisine
When returning from a trip I get a lot of questions, but this time someone asked me how was the food in Jordan? Which I thought was interesting, as I asked myself the same question before I left. Jordan was my first Middle-Eastern destination, so I wasn`t quite sure what to expect. Eating is a […]
A Special Wadi Rum Trip: Up in the Air
Getting up at 4 am in the morning, is never much fun, unless you`re about to catch a flight to a new destination or when you`re about to have a unique experience. Going on a hot air balloon ride counts as one of those experiences you gladly get up for at the crack of dawn. […]