Egypt’s Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx – Visiting These Ancient Wonders
Standing in front of Egypt’s Great Pyramid, I was pinching myself. Not only was this one of the world’s most famous landmarks, but it was so much bigger than I. ...Read more
Visiting Jordan’s Amazing Petra – Why It’s A New Wonder of the World!
The fabled “Rose-Red City” of Petra was most-deservedly named as one of the new “Seven Wonders of the World” in 2007! This ancient city in southern Jordan was skillfully carved. ...Read more
Touring Scotland’s Charming Oban, Idyllic Iona & Its Historic Abbey
Wondrous Scotland offers visitors many beautiful & interesting sights. The charming port town of Oban, although not as well-known as Edinburgh or the Scottish Highlands, certainly deserves to be included. ...Read more
Visiting Jordan’s Majestic Wadi Rum & Our Luxury Desert Camp
The “Lost City” of Petra is Jordan’s most famous visitor sight. However, majestic Wadi Rum is the not-to-be-missed close runner up. Aptly named “The Valley of the Moon,” this other-worldly. ...Read more
Scotland’s Isle of Skye – Dunvegan & Eilean Donan Castles, Neist Point Lighthouse
The Isle of Skye boasts some of Scotland’s most rugged & spectacular scenery. Considered part of the Scottish Highlands, its dramatic coastline winds its way around Skye’s many peninsulas and. ...Read more
Scotland’s Dramatic Isle of Skye – Visiting Portree & Trotternish Peninsula
Scotland is certainly popular with international visitors, owing in part to the wild, natural beauty of the Highlands. In particular, the Isle of Skye boasts some of Scotland’s most rugged. ...Read more
Touring Edinburgh – Scotland’s Historic Capital Brims with Visitor Delights
Visiting Edinburgh for the first time, it didn’t take long to understand the rave reviews from my fellow travelers. This beautiful European city has it all – a myriad of. ...Read more
My Peruvian Train Adventure – Stranded in the Andean Altiplano
Entering Cusco’s train station early that September morning, I was warmly greeted by white-gloved PeruRail staff. They directed me first to the Equipaje (luggage area) to leave my larger checked. ...Read more
Visit Zagreb – Croatia’s Vibrant Capital & Off the Beaten Path Travel Gem
Croatia is a popular travel destination with its beautiful Dalmatian coastline and sparkling towns of Dubrovnik & Split. Alas, most travelers do not make it “inland” to Zagreb, Croatia’s charming. ...Read more
Ghana’s Akwasidae Festival: Celebrating the Ashanti Kingdom’s Vibrant Culture
The Akwasidae Festival is one of West Africa’s most fascinating cultural events. Held on the grounds of the Royal Palace in Kumasi, Ghana, this traditional ceremony of the Ashanti Kingdom. ...Read more