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.
Archaeology

The Temple of Karnak: Chapels of Pharaohs and Gods, Scarabs, Hypostyle Halls and a Sacred Lake

Tens and dozens of statues of various pharaohs. Chapels for gods and gigantic halls that once rang in celebration of glory. Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex to have been constructed anywhere in the world. It’s magnificence in sheer size and construction alone boggles and provides a feast for the eyes of every Egyptology fans. This massive complex is a pot of history that … Continue reading The Temple of Karnak: Chapels of Pharaohs and Gods, Scarabs, Hypostyle Halls and a Sacred Lake

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Forests and Jungles, Nature

One Day Trip to Vagamon: Pines, Echos and India’s Longest Glass Bridge

If someone told you that you could walk among the clouds with a cozy, chill weather just three hours away from the bustling tropical heat of Kochi, you’d think they’d be bluffing. But believe us when we say that this is exactly what you’ll be experiencing at the Vagamon Hills in Idukki, Kerala. An underrated Kerala hill station, Vagamon is everything green, forest and fog. … Continue reading One Day Trip to Vagamon: Pines, Echos and India’s Longest Glass Bridge

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Historics, Movie Locations

The Cape of Good Hope – Legend of the Flying Dutchman & a Haven for Wildlife

At the most South-Western point of the African Continent where land ends and the ocean begins, the Cape of Good Hope has tons of legends, facts and beauty to its name. From being a historical sea route of terrible ocean torrents and famous shipwrecks to a place of myths and ghost ships, this Cape has tons of stories, both real and not to its name. … Continue reading The Cape of Good Hope – Legend of the Flying Dutchman & a Haven for Wildlife

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Hotels

Vagamon Vagashore: A Charming Retreat Surrounded by Kerala’s Vagamon Hills

With beautiful decor, neutral tones and a gorgeous garden welcoming travelers, Vagamon Vagashore is a serene hotel tucked into Kerala’s Vagamon valley. Void of rambunctious, rowdy crowds, this resort-style hotel gives way to quality guests and tourists seeking a short stay amidst the scenic hills and clouds. For families and international travelers who’s looking for a stay with a relaxed atmosphere amidst the surrounding beauty, … Continue reading Vagamon Vagashore: A Charming Retreat Surrounded by Kerala’s Vagamon Hills

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Forests and Jungles, Nature

Vagamon: What to Expect In an Off-road Jungle Safari in The Foggy Hills

Thick mists sweep across the small town surrounded by dense green forests and its majestic mountains. This fog is unlike others you’ll find on the lower lands. This is the cloud itself making its way across the hills of Vagamon, a place where nature is in control and their inhabitants resepect it. Vagamon Hills is a scenic location in Kerala, South India, and is a … Continue reading Vagamon: What to Expect In an Off-road Jungle Safari in The Foggy Hills

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Archaeology

Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

Hidden amidst thick, intimidating jungle for centuries, the Coba archaeological site was once among the largest cities of the Mayan civilization with the second largest Mayan pyramid in the world and the largest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula. Coba means “water stirred by wind” and was a focal Mayan commercial site and a powerful city in 800 AD. It housed some 50,000 inhabitants and had … Continue reading Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

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Archaeology, Movie Locations

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

An underrated spot in Italy that holds a heavy ground of legends and history, the Neapolis Archaeological Park in Syracuse is one of its top attractions and undoubtedly on the list of the best things to see in Sicily. With one of the world’s biggest structures, altars built for Greek gods, fountains and shrines, and a cave made famous by Indiana Jones, the park has … Continue reading Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Famous Structures in the Neapolis Archaeological Park of Syracuse

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Archaeology

The 8 Best Tombs in Valley of the Kings: Most Preserved and Ethereal Burial Places of the Pharaohs

With brown sands and hills covering the area in all directions, Valley of the Kings might seem unassuming from the outside, but underneath its sand covered surface lies a treasure trove of history, spells and myth as well as riches. Breath-taking golden colored long corridors, life size paintings of Ancient Egyptian gods and tales that tells the life of the Pharoah sleeping in its chambers … Continue reading The 8 Best Tombs in Valley of the Kings: Most Preserved and Ethereal Burial Places of the Pharaohs

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Historics

Daulatabad Fort: An Impenetrable Fort In India With Booby Traps and Clever Tricks

Stretching over an area of 94 hectares and looming above the city, the Daulatabad fort built in 12th century AD still intimidates visitors with its three-layer defense system and booby traps that would be working today if the fort was awake and in battle-mode. With its strategic location, incredible architecture and clever military functions, this Aurangabad fort was once the most powerful hill forts in … Continue reading Daulatabad Fort: An Impenetrable Fort In India With Booby Traps and Clever Tricks

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Archaeology

Kom Ombo: The Only Nile Temple with Crocodile Mummies

Sitting on a raised platform by the rushing waters of the River Nile, Kom Ombo temple is an unusual, one-of-a-kind Ancient Egyptian monument that can’t be found anywhere else on the timeless land of Kemet. Built as a double temple, Kom Ombo, is the only sanctuary that’s dedicated to two deities (Horus and Sobek) at once. While the temple has much to offer from a … Continue reading Kom Ombo: The Only Nile Temple with Crocodile Mummies

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