Travel in the Middle East may sound daunting at first but the kindness of its people, the beauty of its places, its history and its food are reasons enough to visit this fascinating part of the world
Mostly known for having one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Jordan is a fantastic country to visit. This was my first experience in the Middle East and I can tell you that backpacking in this country is super safe and you can have lots of adventures no matter how short your trip…
Just a couple of days before I crossed the southern border after a couple of weeks backpacking in Jordan, googling around I came across the Israel National Trail and instantly decided to give it a try! The Israel National Trail crosses the country from north to south and expands for over 1000 Km, so it’s…
Among all my days hiking in Israel, the most stunning place I visited was for sure the Ein Gedi Nature reserve. This spectacular oasis in the Judaean Dessert by the Dead Sea should be a must on your adventures backpacking in Israel! When my friends in Jerusalem mentioned about this place and showed me some…
After a couple of wonderful days Hiking in Petra, I made my way to another highlight on my days backpacking in Jordan, the Wadi Rum Desert! This area has been used for lots of movies in the past due to its incredible beauty and alien-like landscapes. The Wadi Rum Desert has been a set for…
Ahh Petra! surely a destination that is on everyone’s bucket list! even more since it was added to the list of new wonders of the world in the early 2000s, but did you know that on top of the magnificent carvings straight from the mountain there are lots of trails to go hiking in Petra!?…
Backpacking in Jordan has been on my mind for so many years! we all surely know about Petra, but there’s a lot more in this country and upon arrival to the capital city, you will quickly discover that there are so many things to do in Amman! Amman is one of the oldest continuously inhabited…