Petra by Night
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Three nights a week, you can witness the splendor of Petra by candlelight. It’s incredible to witness and I feel like I’m on a movie set. Continue reading
Category Archives: Middle East
Exploring Petra: Hiking to the Monastery
The trek to Petra’s impressive Monastery is long, but worth it. I spend the rest of my time here visiting other highlights and photographing all the camels. Continue reading
Exploring Petra: Siq and Treasury
Petra, at long last! I wind my way through the pink curves of the Siq and find myself standing in front of the iconic (and crowded) Treasury. But when I come back the next morning at 7am, I have the place all to myself. Continue reading
Cruising Kings Highway in Jordan
Impressive crusader castles stand out as highlights of scenic Kings Highway, a day-long route route to Petra. Continue reading
Ruins at Jerash, Jordan
Today we’ll visit the impressive ruins at Jerash — an entire ancient city unearthed and monuments restored. But first, brief stops at two Jordan highlights: Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle. Continue reading
Thrilling Trek in Mujib Canyon
We navigate a canyon river on foot and hike up waterfalls at this scenic location. It’s my favorite activity in Jordan. Not for the faint of heart! Continue reading
Hot Springs and Jesus Mosaics
Today’s Jordan highlights include stopping at the Dead Sea, soaking under a natural hot waterfall, and admiring intricate stone mosaics of Biblical stories. Continue reading
Adventures Around Amman
I meet a fun group of new friends in the capital of Jordan and we explore the Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, and Rainbow Street while eating our weight in falafel, hummus, and cookies. Continue reading
Turkey at a Glance
I have a lot of favorites from this trip, but Turkey is right near the top. Check out the highlights from my 2+ weeks traveling around this glorious place. Continue reading
Jordan at a Glance
I LOVED my time in this country. Here’s a taste of the adventures (and food!) I had while in the Kingdom of Jordan. Continue reading