Plane views: Dead Sea and Israel
I’d just spent eight amazing days in Jordan but there was one more awesome treat in store for me as I boarded my flight…
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Enchanting spots: Ma’in hot springs
Jordan is home to numerous places that can justifiably be called ‘enchanting’; walking through Petra by night or floating in the Dead Sea at…
A warm welcome in Amman
“Good evening Mr. Jenkins, would you like to see our drinks menu?”. I looked up at the waiter with an expression of pure amazement….
Ten things to do in Petra
The ancient city of Petra (map), located deep in the mountains of southern Jordan, is an awe-inspiring monument to mankind’s ingenuity and craftmanship. The city,…
Floating in the Dead Sea
There it was! I stood at the edge of the cliff and marvelled at the scenery. It was one of those unforgettable travel moments….
Enchanting Petra by night
The moon shone brightly, illuminating the façade of the Treasury – the most famous of the monuments in Petra, an ancient city in southern…
The spectacular Wadi Rum hot-air balloon flight
Wadi Rum is a famous desert region in southern Jordan. Predominantly inhabited by Bedouins, some of whom still lead a nomadic lifestyle, Wadi Rum…
Enchanting spots: Koh Mak, Thailand
A Vacation Where No Building is Higher than a Coconut Tree I stepped off the speed boat that had whisked me from the mainland…
Confusing cuisine in Cambodia
Delicious curries, soups and rice dishes are first to spring to mind when thinking of Cambodian cuisine. Often described as ‘Thai without the heat’,…
