A Complete Guide To Istanbul With TourIstanbul Several years ago I visited Istanbul – twice in the span of two weeks. I took advantage of a program that Turkish Airlines still has in operation called TourIstanbul. If you are flying with Turkish Airlines and have a layover between 6-24 hours, […]
Middle East
Alone In Istanbul
A Story of Caution While Traveling Abroad I first traveled to Istanbul as a young, single woman in 2012. I was on my way to visit a friend in Japan and was on a late arrival flight from Nairobi. This story is to share my words of caution while traveling […]
Visiting Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum: The best way to visit one of the most beautiful deserts in Jordan Our trip to Jordan was through a tour group, and if you really want to make good use of a trip to the incredible Wadi Rum desert I would recommend going on your own. Because […]
Wadi Qelt Hiking Tips
Hiking Wadi Qelt, one of the most beautiful places in the West Bank Andreas and I love hiking and exploring the great outdoors, and Israel and Palestine have so much hiking to offer it can be a bit overwhelming! One place we highly recommend checking out is Wadi Qelt, a […]
3 reasons to stay overnight in Bethlehem
To day trip, or not to day trip One place many people overlook spending a good amount of time in is Bethlehem. Because the city is in Palestine, or the West Bank, many are concerned about staying overnight and instead book a day tour to visit the main site: the […]
How To Visit Petra And Avoid The Crowds
Tips for visiting Petra and Avoiding the Crowds One place that has been on my bucket list for years is Petra. Ever since I watched Indiana Jones as a kid I was inspired by the travels and adventures of Indiana and the amazing places he traveled to all around the […]
Top 4 Things You Must See and Do in Jerusalem
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Discovering the Ancient City of Jerash
Jerash: Exploring the Ancient Roman City A wonderful surprise on our trip to Jordan was the ancient Roman city of Jerash, located just north of Amman. The city was mostly intact and had survived earthquakes and the development of the modern city beside it. The preservation of the city was […]