Petra Monastery Trail: A Closer Look at the Ancient Backdoor Route to Ad-Deir
Far from the Siq and the crowds that line in front of the Treasury lies another way into Petra. This one was a quieter path, a back door hiking route to the monastery that follows the same paths the Nabataeans once used to travel between Little Petra (Siq al-Barid aka the Cold Siq) and the sandstone highlands surrounding Ad-Deir (the Monastery). These trails weren’t made … Continue reading Petra Monastery Trail: A Closer Look at the Ancient Backdoor Route to Ad-Deir
Asakusa Area Guide: Experience Ninjas, Samurais and River Cruises (2025 Update)
Asakusa is where Tokyo’s old soul still walks its streets. The sound of temple bells, the flash of red lanterns, and the aroma of sweet ningyo-yaki cakes blend into a neighborhood that has carried its traditions for over a thousand years. This is Tokyo before the neon lights, bullet trains and tall skyscrapers started dotting the district. The history of Asakusa’s dates back sometime to … Continue reading Asakusa Area Guide: Experience Ninjas, Samurais and River Cruises (2025 Update)
Epic Things to do in Madagascar You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
When most people hear the word Madagascar, their minds jump straight to the animated movie of Alex, Marty, Melmon and Gloria. And who can forget the fun King Julian and the badass penguins? But beyond the big screen, the real Madagascar is even wilder and far more wonderous. This island nation off Africa’s southeast coast is a living treasure chest of surreal landscapes, rare wildlife … Continue reading Epic Things to do in Madagascar You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
Roman Amphitheatre Amman: Statues, Museums, and Hidden Secrets
Carved into the hillside of the country’s capital, Amman’s Roman Amphitheatre is the city’s most iconic landmark and a spectacular piece of ancient ruin that still puts its visitors in awe even after centuries of wear. It stays as a significant piece of Jordan’s history when the country was once known as Philadelphia under the Roman rule. Sitting on a calculated angle facing north to … Continue reading Roman Amphitheatre Amman: Statues, Museums, and Hidden Secrets
How to Experience the Life of Kazakhstan Nomads as a Traveler
Stretching across endless steppe and mountain landscapes, Kazakhstan is one of the few places where travelers can still glimpse what life was like for the world’s great nomadic cultures. For centuries, the Kazakhstan nomads moved with their herds, lived in felt yurts, and practiced eagle hunting and horsemanship that defined their identity. Today, while most Kazakhs live modern lives, their traditions are carefully preserved through … Continue reading How to Experience the Life of Kazakhstan Nomads as a Traveler
Dolmabahçe Palace: The First Extravagant Western Style Palace during the Ottoman Era
Palaces like this can only be dreamed about in fantasies. A strait with blue waters and seagulls soaring above. A vast garden that blossoms roses, jasmines and marigolds. Dazzling architecture that looks like it came right out of a fairy tale. This is exactly what Dolmabahçe Palace is. Cradled on the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahçe Palace is a dazzling blend of imperial … Continue reading Dolmabahçe Palace: The First Extravagant Western Style Palace during the Ottoman Era
Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga Real Life Locations You Can Visit in Japan
When Blue Exorcist first dropped, it took the anime fandom by storm with its unique story telling of Satan’s son, an exorcist with blue flames and comedic timing that has audiences in stiches. Though the lore of Blue Exorcist takes place in Japan, the setting is completely fictional which meant experiencing the anime only existed on screen. But that all changed when the season “Blue … Continue reading Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga Real Life Locations You Can Visit in Japan
7 Best Places to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
There are few places in the world where the trees erupt into vivid shades of crimson and gold in the fall season from October to December and none quite compare to the breathtaking beauty of autumn in Kyoto, Japan. The capital city of Japan gets painted with divine beauty where red maple trees and golden gingko leaves surround the temples, old walkways and modern streets … Continue reading 7 Best Places to see Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
The Petra Main Trail: See the Rose City’s Most Important Monuments in a Day
The most walked by travelers and once walked by the Nabateans that built the Rose City – the Main Trail of Petra is how you will see the city’s most iconic sites and even the lesser-known ones in a single day. The Trail starts at the Petra Visitor Center before sloping down into the valley, into the grandiose Siq, and deeper to a world where … Continue reading The Petra Main Trail: See the Rose City’s Most Important Monuments in a Day
Top 8 Best Tashkent Hotels in Uzbekistan: Luxury & Budget
Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan, is a city that fuses Soviet-era cool with ancient Silk Road charm. Whether you’re here to explore its grand mosques, sip tea in leafy courtyards, or dive into platefuls of plov, one thing’s for sure, you need a great place to crash at the end of the day. And luckily, these amazing Tashkent hotels has stepped up its hospitality … Continue reading Top 8 Best Tashkent Hotels in Uzbekistan: Luxury & Budget