For a couple of years, we wanted to visit the Middle East during New Year’s Eve holiday, we tried with…
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Petra: the city carved into mountains – Jordan
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been declared as one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Petra,…
Jerash, Rome away from Rome – Jordan
They call it "the Pompei of the Middle East": Jerash, from Roman times, is one of the best preserved archaeological…
Surakarta (or Solo) and Yogyakarta: two rival cities – Indonesia
SOLO We started from Solo. Although we did not find much information about this town, we trusted our instincts and…
The wild and fascinating Angkor – Cambodia
We visited Cambodia several years ago, when the temples of Angkor were unknown to most of tourists. Siem Reap, the…
Gansu: the Dunhuang oasis and surrounding area – China
The Province of Gansu is located in North West of China. The famous "Silk Road" runs through the province, and…