Middle East

Iran

Tehran Apr 2016

We flew into Tehran, the capital of Iran, from Muscat and prior to landing, all the women started putting on their long coats and headscarfs.

Middle East

Nizwa Mar 2016

After about 2 hours of driving from Muscat, we arrived in Nizwa.  Nizwa is one of the oldest cities in Oman and was once a

Middle East

Muscat Mar 2016

We flew into Muscat, the capital of Oman, from Dubai and since it was a Friday, we just lazed around the Grand Hyatt Hotel where

Europe

Alacati July 2013

Turkey is filled with unsung beach holiday towns along the Aegean coast.  Largely undiscovered outside Turkey, Alacati is less touristy than Bodrum and is where many

Europe

Ephesus & Pergamum July 2013

Ephesus was once one of the three largest cities of the Roman Asia Minor.  The city was famed for the Temple of Artemis, one of

Europe

Pamukkale & Aphrodisias July 2013

Pamukkale, which translates to “Cotton Castle”, is a natural site in southwestern Turkey. The white terraces here are made of travertine, and not salt, which

Europe

Cappadocia July 2013

Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia of Turkey.  Ancient volcanic eruptions covered this region with thick ash which solidified into a soft rock.

Jordan

Jerash Feb 2011

The ancient city of Jerash in Jordan is one of the few cities in the world which can boast an unbroken record of human occupation

Jordan

Petra Feb 2011

Petra, a prehistoric caravan city in Jordan, was lost to the Western world for hundreds of years.  It is located in the desert between the

Israel

Masada Feb 2011

Masada is an ancient fortification situated on top of an isolated rock plateau on the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea.

Israel

Jerusalem Feb 2011

Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is considered the holy city to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  For Jews, King

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