The pearl of Arabia, Oman is a small country set in the south of the Middle East. Surrounded by seas on many sides and covered in both desert and towering peaks, it’s known for its rich history and stunning scenery. Oman is famous for being a prehistoric human settlement, and if you are visiting it’s …
Looking for some fun facts about Jordan? Jordan is a land of earth-shattering landscapes, ancient history, tantalizing food, exciting experiences, and hospitable locals. Jordan, by all means, is a total package for tourists and deserves a place on every traveler’s bucket list. If you want to know some facts about Jordan, we’ve narrowed down some pretty interesting …
Turkey is a large country literally on the diving line between Europe and Asia (but more on that later). The country has a long and rich history, and with that comes plenty of fun facts about Turkey to know and put in your back pocket next time you hear, “Istanbul was Constantinople, now it’s Istanbul, …
We were not supposed to travel to Jordan. However, 12 hours after we were stranded in Larnaca, Cyprus, by a bankrupt airline (that’s a whole later blog post), we landed in the Jordanian capital of Amman. Jordan is located at the crossroads of the Middle East as it borders Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and …
If you’re looking for tips for traveling to Oman, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve just returned from a fantastic few weeks in Oman. There is so much to share about this overwhelming, historical, and mesmerizing country at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman is a country that has staggering natural beauty and …
What to wear in Jordan is one of the final things to consider once you plan the basics of your trip. Packing for Jodan can be very simple. The climate is generally hot and dry during the day, and at night, temperatures drop. The weather was very comfortable and mild during our time in Jordan, with …
We landed bright and early after a red-eye flight from Greece to Muscat. I had little idea as to what we would do in Muscat, besides hanging out on the coastline. Many people think of Oman as a desert country in the middle of the Arabian peninsula. We did too until we checked into the …
Little known Oman is a fascinating place to visit, and there is no bad time to visit Oman. With marine life off the southern coast in Dhofar Province, a wealth of rich history in Muscat, mountains, and deserts to discover, it’s perfect for the intrepid traveler. But just when is the best time to visit …
Wondering what to do in Muscat, Oman? Any traveler to Oman will, without a doubt, pass through Muscat. Even if you don’t like capital cities, Oman’s capital is well worth a few days of exploration. There are plenty of fun things to do in Muscat for every visitor. Whether that’s relaxing on the coast, indulging …
You know those beautiful destination lists you see on the internet ALL THE TIME, the Pinterest photos with the description “dreamland,” and the natural places you must see before you die? Well, that place is Cappadocia, or what I like to refer to as “the best place in Turkey.” I’m sure if you aren’t 95 …