Author: Ameena J Navab

Ameena J Navab is a journalist and author of fantasy novel "Daybreak" who is born and raised in Dubai. While she writes for major publications like "The South China Morning Post" and is always on the project for her next novel, Ameena has always been immensely fond of traveling and decided to share the wonder she sees in ancient ruins, archaeological sites, and nature and wildlife conservation areas with fellow travelers. Through her travel stories on her blog "At World's Origins", Ameena hopes to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of the world and work towards preserving it. She believes that by shining a spotlight on lesser-known destinations, she can help promote sustainable tourism and encourage travelers to seek out unique experiences that benefit both themselves and the local communities they visit and encourage travelers to help save the planet by showing them it's undeniable charm.
Americas, Hotels, Travel Tips

The 5 Best Hotels In Uxmal With Great Mayan Pyramid Views & Surrounded by It’s Rejuvenating Jungle

Surrounded by Uxmal’s dense forest, breathtaking greens and endless blue skies, these Uxmal hotels are favored among travelers for their location close to the famous Uxmal ruins and top-notch services to their guests. Some of the rooms in the hotels even give jaw-dropping views of Uxmal’s Pyramid of the Magician that pokes above the tall forest canopies as it did in the ancient days. And … Continue reading The 5 Best Hotels In Uxmal With Great Mayan Pyramid Views & Surrounded by It’s Rejuvenating Jungle

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UAE

Jubail Mangroves – What To Do, Things to See & Stay at The Nature Retreat

A thriving green island with crystal blue sea water, the Jubail Mangrove Park is a nature haven for the green-hungry folks that are used to seeing the orange sands of the desert and for travelers who want to see the wild side of UAE. Stretching across 4,000 hectares of mangrove forests surrounded by more than 30km of sea water, this is one of the popular … Continue reading Jubail Mangroves – What To Do, Things to See & Stay at The Nature Retreat

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Asia, Japan

9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

Stroll along the same old streets that the samurais and feudal lords once did. Tucked between Japan’s beautiful hills and nature, these historic towns of The Land of The Rising sun stand strong as they had in the 1600s with the same medieval buildings and architecture still inviting travelers today. These old towns in Japan can be found in various prefectures and districts with the … Continue reading 9 of Japan’s Edo Period Cities & Samurai Districts: Old Edo Towns, Nakasendo Trails, and Castle Towns Takes Travelers Back to the 1600s

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Asia, India

Edakkal Caves: Stone-age Carvings Amidst Kerala’s Famous Wayanad Rainforest

Journey into an era that tell tales from 8000 years ago. Of a prehistoric period when man found ways to make weapons and tools to hunt from stone. An era that spins the wheels of time to 3.4 million years in the past. Trek and comb through the dense Wayanad rainforest while the rushing rhythms of heavy waterfalls and the call of wild animals sound … Continue reading Edakkal Caves: Stone-age Carvings Amidst Kerala’s Famous Wayanad Rainforest

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UAE

See Rare Animals In Al Ain Zoo – The Biggest Zoo In UAE and The Middle East

While the word “zoo”, might bring images of small enclosed spaces and unhappy animals, the Al Ain Zoo, sometimes known as Al Ain Wildlife Park, couldn’t be anymore different. Though it does have animal exhibits, this place holds value and importance for conservation and gives its wildlife inhabitants plenty of space to run around, constant veterinary care and even has programs to help save threatened … Continue reading See Rare Animals In Al Ain Zoo – The Biggest Zoo In UAE and The Middle East

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Egypt

The Luxor Temple: Birthplace of Pharaohs And a Thousand Statues of Sphinxes

Sitting on the bank of the azure River Nile, these humungous Ramses II statues stand tall and proud in a breathtaking scene accompanied by a high obelisk with hieroglyphics etched into it from top to bottom. This is the epitome of Ancient Egypt when powerful pharaohs ruled the land and this particular place is one of the centres of that power – The Temple of … Continue reading The Luxor Temple: Birthplace of Pharaohs And a Thousand Statues of Sphinxes

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Europe

Of Dragon Slayers and Trolls- The Best Viking Stave Churches of Norway

Dragon heads, Odin, and a tale of mischievous trolls surround and spell the walls of these stave churches. These aren’t just places of religious worship. These Viking sites in Norway are of historical significance that lets travellers take a peek into an era when loud, boisterous Vikings roamed the land. The stave churches tell a lot more stories than what their simple exteriors portray. For … Continue reading Of Dragon Slayers and Trolls- The Best Viking Stave Churches of Norway

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