Posts Tagged ‘jordan’
In Pictures: Jordan’s Monuments
Passed through the hands of many empires and rulers, Jordan’s landscape is peppered with megalithic monuments. These monuments tell stories as old as time and captivates the modern-day audience member precisely because so many of these places can still be seen, felt and explored. Influences from the Greeks, Romans and…
Read MoreInto the Wild
Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge Blending seamlessly into the bush of the Madikwe Game Reserve, the 8-suite luxury lodge was designed to have minimal impact on the environment. It boasts personalised services, an exquisite cuisine and glass- walled bedrooms for the truly indulgent holiday goer. The crowning moment of the…
Read MoreFrom Red to Dead
Mention Jordan, and most would think of Petra, the wild expanse of Wadi Rum’s desert, the hauntingly still Dead Sea, and maybe even the spiritual site of Mount Nebo. For a country that’s relatively small (you can drive from the north to the south in 6 hours), it’s also got…
Read MoreDiscovering The Ancient City of Petra, Jordan
Moving on to the Middle East, we head to the historical and archaeological city of Jordan – Petra. Known as ‘the Lost City of Stone’, the city of Petra continues to lure travellers to come and see its beauty with their very own eyes. This ancient city is one of…
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