We started out early from Nottingham eager to reach Stratford Upon Avon as soon as possible because it was the day we were visiting the birthplace and burial place of the poet and playwright William Shakespeare -the national poet of England, the greatest English ‘literatteurs’ of all times. For me, this wasn’t just another stop
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Our last destination in Jordan was Amman and we had only a day and a half to explore it. After spending an afternoon of revelation at Bethany Beyond the Jordan , we reached Amman late in the afternoon. Since our hotel was bang on in the city centre, just a minutes’ walk from the Roman
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The first evening in Wadi Rum was otherworldly. The Hejaz Railway experience, the ride into the desert, the mesmerizing sunset, the mingling and meals with the Bedouins , the brilliant stargazing – every thing had raised our expectations for the next day which was the day we did the four hour jeep tour inside the
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Leaving the comfort and the cold of Madaba we headed towards Wadi Rum. We were super excited because we were doing a road trip after a very long time and the idea of spending a night deep inside the mountainous desert under the stars was beyond thrilling! If earth ever had a gateway to another
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When most travelers think of Jordan, their minds leap to Petra’s rose-red stone, the Wadi Rum desert’s Mars-like vastness, or Amman’s bustling urban sprawl. But venture to the southern tip of the country, and you’ll find a glittering surprise — Aqaba, Jordan’s only coastal city. Whether you’re chasing coral reefs, Ottoman forts, or the simple
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The next morning greeted us with golden sunshine spilling over the rose-red city of Petra. What a contrast it was to the previous day ! it was the kind of day that practically begged for adventure. With only a few precious hours before our journey continued towards Aqaba, we set out early, determined to soak
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Hidden European Gems: A Quick Guide to Tbilisi, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Prague, Budapest and Reykjavik Introduction Europe’s charm goes far beyond its popular capitals. These six cities offer a rich blend of history, culture, and scenery—minus the tourist crowds. Europe may be known for its famous capitals like Paris, London, and Rome, but the continent is
After a mesmerizing few days at Wadi Rum ,our next destination was Petra. Visiting Petra was a dream come true. Whenever I used to think about Petra the only picture that would come to my mind is the famous scene from ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ where Harrison Ford comes charging through the narrow
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