Are you planning a trip to Jordan? Home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C., Jordan is an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River which is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves, and seaside resorts. The landscapes of Jordan are quite different from …
Known for its mosques, mausoleums, and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean, and famous for its ancient cities with thousands of years of history behind. Some were invaded by Alexander the Great and later destroyed by Genghis-Khan, some are less than 100 years old, some …
Do you want to get away from the tourist trail and truly get off the beaten track? Known for its archaeological ruins including those at Nisa and Merv, major stops along the ancient trade route the Silk Road, Turkmenistan is a country in Central Asia bordered by the Caspian Sea and largely covered by the Karakum …
