Posts by Tours for Americans
Petra | Jordan | Wonder of the World!
Tour and Visit Petra, Jordan; One of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, It is a must see and visit in Jordan. The History of Petra and the Nabataeans It was most likely settled as early as 9,000 BCE and was potentially designated as the…
Read MoreBurj Khalifa Dubai | The World Tallest Building | Must visit in Dubai
What makes a building tall? According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, three criteria define tall buildings. First, its height is measured from the lowest open-air pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building—not including technical equipment. Second, its height is measured from the lowest open-air pedestrian entrance to the highest…
Read MoreWadi Rum | Jordan | The vast, most beautiful and cinematographic desert in the Middle East
Have you ever wanted to visit the site where a movie was filmed? Wadi Rum, located in southern Jordan, is just the spot. Increasingly, filmmakers have been utilizing this vast and beautiful Jordan’s desert to create cinematographic masterpieces. If you’ve seen any of the following movies, you’ve experienced a moment or two in Wadi Rum,…
Read MoreSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Abu Dhabi | UAE | The third place winner for Best Landmarks in the World
Visit TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice third place winner for Best Landmarks in the World—Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. What is The Youngest World Landmark? Its completion in 2007 places Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as the youngest world landmark on the list; however, it definitely deserves its place. Its marble mosaic…
Read MoreThe Mount of Temptation | Where Jesus was tempted by the devil during his 40 day and 40 night fast.
The Mount of Temptation, as it is commonly called, is a mountain in the Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil during his 40 day and 40 night fast. Though the exact location of this Biblical event is not known. Mount Quarantania, also known as Jabal al-Qarantal, is the site ascribed to the…
Read MoreBethlehem | Jesus’ Birth Town
“Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie…” Today, Bethlehem- Jesus’ Birth Town is a bustling little town that holds the beautiful memories of Jesus’ birth. 25,000 people live within the city limits of Bethlehem, and the city looks forward to those people who are on a pilgrimage to visit Christ’s birthplace. Inside…
Read More5 Reasons why traveling abroad is right for you…
Do you long for a sense of adventure? Are you interested in learning something new? Would you be willing to try something you’ve never tried? If so, pack your bags because traveling is just right for you. Travel has the ability to test your willingness to take risks, but it also has the incredible power…
Read MoreMount Nebo | The Holy Land | Jordan | Where Moses looked in on the promised land
A visit to Mount Nebo is a must when visiting Jordan. The Hebrew Bible mentioned this site. It is the location where Moses looked in on the Promised Land. He was forbidden to enter, but from here, Moses was able to see the Jordan River Valley with views of the Dead Sea, Jericho, Bethlehem, and the…
Read More6 Things to prepare for your next overseas trip from USA
In less than two weeks, I’m leaving with a group for a wonderful Egyptian adventure. Though I’ve been to Egypt many times, my mind has been occupied for the last month with how do you prepare for a trip abroad and what is my checklist to do. I’m a frequent traveler. Preparing for a trip…
Read MoreTRAVELING WITH A CHILD
I had the wonderful pleasure of traveling with a child, and this time I took my niece on a trip. We ended up going to Gulf Shores, Alabama and had an amazing time. She’s now 10 and hadn’t flown in a plane since she was three. Needless to say, she was a bit nervous prior…
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