If you're able to conjure images of Petra in your mind, chances are you see the monument known as the Treasury. The Treasury is not a treasury at all but the mausoleum of a 1st-century king. As the first sight most visitors have of Petra, it is certainly a treasure. It's hard to imagine a grander ... Read More »
ISTANBUL TOURS: ZOOM IN!
Istanbul tours take visitors through a grand sweep of history on a millennial scale. Monumental buildings dot the shores of the city's extensive waterways, marking historical periods like an architectural timeline, the view that launched a thousand trips! In this post however, we drop down in and ... Read More »
Morocco Tours Spotlight: Best of Morocco
At 6 nights/7 days, Best of Morocco is one of our introductory Morocco tours. It focuses on the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech, with some brief touring in Casablanca, Meknes and Rabat. Meknes and Rabat are also imperial cities. ... Read More »
Greece Places: Paros Island
Paros, Greece is the second largest island in the Cyclades group, after Naxos. It's located just 5 miles from Naxos across a windy choppy channel, which is excellent for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Paros beaches frequently host international windsurfing events. Since antiquity, Paros was known ... Read More »
Israel Tours: City of David
The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.” They thought, “David cannot get in here.” 7 Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City ... Read More »
Destination Inspiration: Wadi Rum
Located in southern Jordan, Wadi Rum is a spectacular desert landscape of red sand and massive, sheer mountains with deep history and authentic Bedouin culture. Visitors can spend a few hours off-roading in the wadi, overnight in a comfy Bedouin-style camp, or spend a few days exploring the 300 ... Read More »
