A Pink Lake in Jordan!? Check out this hidden gem!
You’ve all heard of the Dead Sea, of course. The lowest point on earth (at 435m below sea level!), the saltiest…
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Is Egypt safe for women travel to? Here’s my honest advice
Pyramids. Mummies. Sarcophagi. Scarabs. The Nile River. Luxor. The Valley of the Kings. The Red Sea. Souks. But is it safe?…
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The new Grand Egyptian Museum: My Honest Review
What took over 20 years to build, had its grand opening delayed due to regional conflict, spans over 500,000 square meters,…
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Egypt | Jordan | Travel Guide
Why the Red Sea ferry is the most unique (& slowest!) way to travel from Amman to Cairo
It took me a full 2 days to travel from Amman to Cairo recently. I had made plans to go to…
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5 great ways to stay cool in Cairo’s summer heat
From the lazy banks of the Nile to the ancient sites to the rich history that spans over 5,000 years, Cairo…
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But, What really is the Middle East?
With all the escalations happening recently in this area, the Middle East has been in the news and social media even…
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To hammam or not to hammam: or how to survive the scrubbing of your life
She tells me “down” in a kind, but directive voice. I’m soaking wet, soaped and oiled up from head to toe,…
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City Guide: How to spend 72 hours in Amman
I first arrived to Jordan’s capital city of Amman in 2015 – in the middle of summer AND at the end…
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A Damascus Survival Guide: What you need to know
*Note: This article is a follow-on from my first, second and third guides on How to Travel to Damascus, Where to Stay…
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How to Get Around in Damascus, Syria: A(nother) Comprehensive Guide
*Note: This article is a follow-on from my first and second guide on How to Travel to Damascus and Where to Stay…
