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Quick Guide to Wadi Rum, Jordan

Quick Guide to Wadi Rum, Jordan

Wadi Rum is a desert landscape with reddish sand that became a protected area in early 1997. This landscape provides an uncanny Mars-like scenery making it popular in several Hollywood films. Wadi Rum is a must-visit for travelers in Jordan as it provides uninterrupted views 

Quick Guide to Petra, Jordan

Quick Guide to Petra, Jordan

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan that is now part of the new wonders of the world. To get the most out of Petra, it may require 3 days, but if you are short on time, a full day may suffice.  Entry to Petra 

Discover Jordan: Day 3 – Dead Sea

Discover Jordan: Day 3 – Dead Sea

The highlight for today was to enjoy the dead sea. I want to float in the sea with little to no effort. Let’s see if it is worth it.  Destinations: 1. Jordan Trail in Umm Qais We woke up at 8 am to hike the 

Discover Jordan: Day 2 – Northern Jordan

Discover Jordan: Day 2 – Northern Jordan

Today was our first full day in Jordan. We headed up North to have an authentic cultural experience. We started the morning sightseeing a few touristy attractions before our driver dropped us off at our host family.  Destinations: 1. Jerash Ruins Location: 7VGR+9HJ, Jerash, Jordan 

Discover Jordan – Day 1: Yes, It’s Jordan

Discover Jordan – Day 1: Yes, It’s Jordan

Yes, I’m in Jordan. Jordan was an unexpected trip that we sprung on at the last minute. I hired a local coordinator to plan my trip to Jordan. This was my first time diving into a trip not knowing what I had on the agenda. 

Quick Guide to 8 Days in Jordan During Ramadan

Quick Guide to 8 Days in Jordan During Ramadan

Jordan during Ramadan post-Covid is a unique experience. The streets in the middle of the day are slow but as night hits, you can see the country come alive. I read up on visiting Jordan during Ramadan but it was far different from what I 

A Day in Casablanca

A Day in Casablanca

My Morocco trip is sadly coming to an end. From Chefchaouen, we made our way to Casablanca. It was a long but beautiful scenic drive. Destinations: 1. Rabat Beach Morocco is filled with all sorts of landscapes from majestic deserts to mountain ranges, to lovely 

A Day in Chefchaouen

A Day in Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is the famous blue town in Morocco. There was a large influx of Jewish people during the WWII. The blue hue represents the sky, which reminded people of heaven. The city continued to maintain its blue color. Our driver, Ali, told us that the 

A Day in Fez

A Day in Fez

Ali had our day planned out for us by hiring our tour guide, Layla. In Fez, drivers are not allowed to escort their passengers around the city without a tour guide license. Ali shared with us that he was fined by the police once when 

Road from Merzouga to Fez

Road from Merzouga to Fez

Today, we hit the road with a 9-hour drive from Merzouga to Fez. We do not have much plan for today other than enjoying the city from the car.  Destinations: 1. Sun Rise I woke up at 7:15 to watch the sunrise come over the