Jerash (or Gerasa) is an ancient city in Jordan located 48km (30 miles) north of the capital, Amman (map). Famous as being one of…
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Ghostly encounters on my travels
Do you believe in ghosts? Since my childhood days, I’ve heard many stories of ghostly encounters and I guess I simply accepted the belief…
Beer-tasting at the world’s oldest brewery
“Visit the oldest brewery in the world!”. My first thought, when I read this headline on a brochure, was of Weihenstephan Abbey. I’ve enjoyed…
Exploring Utrecht
It’s curious how we sometimes look farther afield when we think of travelling to beautiful places, while overlooking the gems in our very own…
A pretty village called Hindeloopen
My neighbour walked up just as I was about to step into my car. I said hello and told him that I was going…
Eleven things to do in Dordrecht
Dordrecht is a city in the province of South Holland, approximately 25km southeast of Rotterdam. The city can trace its roots back to the…
Gorgeous Gouda
Gouda is a historic city in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. Most tourists visit Gouda to see the cheese market and…
A visit to the Millau Viaduct
The Millau Viaduct in southern France is the tallest bridge structure in the world and ranked high on my bucket list since its completion…
Exploring the Markermeer region
The Markermeer (Marker Lake) is a large 700-square-km (270 sq mi) lake in central Netherlands. A road trip around the Markermeer provides many fascinating…
