11 Historical Sites in Jordan You Have To Visit (And All The History You Need to Know)

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11 Historical Sites in Jordan You Have To Visit (And All The History You Need to Know)

Amman Citadel

Amman airport is the international gateway to Jordan, with a capacity for more than 12 million passengers annually. Paraphrasing William Faulkner, to understand Jordan, you must first understand a place like Amman. It’s one of the rare national capitals not located on a river or port. The Eastern Mediterranean coast is similar to the Southern California coast. It’s dry, but the coastal climate has high temperatures of 65 in the winter and 85 in the summer, just a little warmer than San Diego but very pleasant. Mountains rise above the coastal plains, and beyond them is hard desert. In southern California, it’s the Colorado Desert, and in the Middle East, it’s the Syrian Desert. Amman is in the highlands above the coastal plain and rivers but above the harsh desert heat, kind of like Julian, California.

Jordon doesn’t have massive fertile river plains like Egypt or Mesopotamia or

Places to visit in Monferrato, Piedmont

Monferrato is a hilly area situated east of Turin in the region of Piedmont. Stretching from the alluvial plains of the Po River to the foothills of the Apennines, Monferrato is divided in two geographical areas: Basso Monferrato (Lower Monferrato) and Alto Monferrato (Upper Monferrato). I was excited as I’d heard a lot about the beautiful places to visit in Monferrato, an area that’s famous for its dreamy landscapes, amazing food and wines, and friendly people! It’s such a beautiful area that UNESCO declared the landscapes of Monferrato a World Heritage site in 2014!

where to go in monferrat — A typical Monferrato landscape

My visit to the Monferrato area was part of a broader road trip around Piedmont. When I was up in the mountains of Val Chisone, I chatted with a lady during dinner one evening. Her eyes lit up when I told her that I was visiting Monferrato. “Take your time to

Why you should visit Alberta in 2023

National Geographic recently released the “Best of the World 2023” list. It reveals 25 incredible cities and towns to inspire your next trip. The community category in the list includes community-led conservation initiatives and sustainable travel.

Alberta is on the list for the community category in 2023 for its efforts in Indigenous tourism. They are leaders in encouraging people to study the ways of life of the First Nations in North America. There are many reasons to visit the beautiful area of Alberta, Canada in 2023. One of them is the chance to learn about Indigenous culture and traditions. If you are seeking a meaningful experience, add it to your itinerary.

Edmonton

Edmonton, the capital of Alberta is the gateway to the north. It runs along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River and is three hours north of Calgary. Because of its position in the north, the winters are

9 Exciting Places To Visit In Cuba for 2023 + One To Avoid!

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Thinking of visiting Cuba and not sure where are the best spots to check out? Don’t worry, we know all the best places to visit in Cuba!

The country is small, but it makes up for its size with its big personality. With warm, charismatic locals, colonial architecture, and classic cars on every street – there really is nowhere else in the world like it.

The life, the colour, the music…it’s all here – a pulsing, heartbeat that sweeps you up and carries you off in its bohemian salsa tempo. The personality of this fascinating country is magnetic, infectious, and impossible to say no to.

This incredible vibrancy is everywhere you visit in Cuba.

But to make sure you visit the right places and avoid the

by Shante Abdo — November 22, 2022 in Travel Card

Vibrant Floating Markets Near Bangkok You Must Visit

Floating markets near Bangkok are Thailand’s poster child, a seller of its true authentic feel that makes Thailand itself. You cannot think of visiting Thailand and not come across one. They are omnipresent – sometimes you may pass by without even knowing and sometimes you may have to travel a few hours to find one.

Aerial view of Damnoen Saduak floating market boat with fruits and vegetables, Image – Shutterstock

While you can visit a floating market in and around almost every city in Thailand, there are quite a few you can explore from Bangkok. In any case, floating markets are often portrayed as some of the top things to do in Bangkok for first-time travelers and I cannot disagree.

On one hand, there are floating markets made for tourists and swarmed by tourists. On the other hand, there are those mostly frequented by locals. I think you should do