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Aqaba

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Anna

After an action packed week of exploring bustling cities, ancient castles, Petra and the deserts, it was time to finally hit the very south of the country of Jordan and explore it’s port city, Aqaba. This city was a surprise… … Continue reading →

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Wadi Rum

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Anna

While Petra is obviously the main attraction in Jordan, to skip the wonderful Wadi Rum desert would be a travesty!! This beautiful region is amazing to experience, especially in today’s hectic modern world. During the day Wadi Rum dazzles with … Continue reading →

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Little Petra

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Anna

After two days exploring Petra one would think I would have had enough of Nabatean ruins, but not so! When our guide offered us a choice of an early morning trip out to Siq Al-Barid or a sleep in before … Continue reading →

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Petra – day 2

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Anna

After an exhausting and hot first day we knew an early start was a must in order to climb the 900 or so steps up to the famed Monastery. At 6.30am my friend Ms L and I were already out … Continue reading →

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Petra – day 1

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Anna

Where does one even begin when it comes to describing Petra? This huge ancient site isn’t one of the Seven Wonders of the World for nothing. It made the status because it truly is an awe inspiring amazing site, and … Continue reading →

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Kerak

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Anna

Following on down south on the Kings Highway one will come across the town of Kerak (also spelt Al-Karak), a small town of around 25,000 people. While many tourists bypass this town as they speed on down towards Petra it … Continue reading →

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Amman

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Anna

I knew that I was going to love Amman the moment I stepped out of Queen Alia International Airport. After leaving Perth on a cold wintry evening and travelling for 17 hours, the first thing I felt when stepping out … Continue reading →

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A Dream Came True….. Jordan!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Anna

So I returned last month from an amazing tour of an amazing country that I had been dying to visit for years – The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, or otherwise known simply as Jordan! I have read many a blog … Continue reading →

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French Riviera trip – Menton

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Anna

On our last day in Monaco we didn’t have to fly out of Nice until later on in the afternoon, so we still had nearly a whole day up our sleeves. Most sensible people (like my husband!) would opt to … Continue reading →

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French Riviera trip – Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Anna

For a taste of the opulent, and to see how the wealthy socialites of yesteryear (and today) lived, look no further than exploring the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, located on the absolutely stunning Cap Ferrat. Located pretty much central between … Continue reading →

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