Jordan is a country full of out of this world landscapes with ancient history right at your fingertips. You can spend days wandering around Petra taking photograph after photograph! And not only Petra, the Mars like landscape of Wadi Rum, the ancient Citadel in Amman and the Roman ruins in Jerash all make for amazing […]
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How to Get from Amman to the Dead Sea
Visiting the Dead Sea in Jordan is one a bucket list item for many visitors! There is something to be said about visiting the lowest point on earth and experiencing the surprising buoyancy of the Dead Sea. Unfortunately, there are NOT a lot of ways to get from Amman to Dead Sea. The Amman to […]
Is Egypt Safe to Travel To?
When I booked my plane tickets to Egypt from our home in Canada, I was met with skepticism and dismay from many family members, who’s first question was “Is Egypt safe to travel to?” and “but you are leaving the kids at home right?” How I could consider a visit to what they considered a […]
Tips for Visiting The Pyramids of Giza
If you are planning a visit to Egypt, it is likely that visiting the pyramids of Giza is part of your itinerary. Visiting these Cairo pyramids has always been on my bucket list. I am not sure if it was due to the theories about how they were built with such precision, or whether it […]
The Best EcoTourism in Jordan
I fell in love with Jordan on my first visit in October 2016. I have since retuned to Jordan three times and never tire of its amazing nature. Since ecotourism in Jordan is a popular topic, I wanted to share everything I know about the Jordan desert as well as the diverse landscape you can […]
6 Things to Know before Visiting Egypt with Kids
Traveling to Egypt with kids might not be the first destination that comes to mind for many families, but it can be an incredible adventure for curious young travelers. We first visited Egypt with our kids in November 2017, traveling with my mother-in-law and our two boys. November turned out to be one of the […]