If you want to experience Petra more authentically with fewer crowds, you should visit Ad-Deir, also known as the “Monastery”, via the “backdoor” entrance route. The Monastery is one of the main highlights of Petra and is as impressive as the treasury itself. In my opinion, it is even more impressive than the treasury and…
Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with a rich history and traditions. Although there are plenty of things to do and see in Munich all year round, Munich in Winter is particularly interesting with unique things to do and see. If you want to experience real European Christmas Markets with traditional…
Amman is the largest city and the capital of Jordan. Many travelers start exploring Jordan and the Middle East from Amman because it is home to the largest international airport in Jordan after Aqaba. So did I. Before starting my road trip through Jordan, I spent one day in Amman and would like to share…
While Leuvenin in Belgium has earned the nickname of being the beer capital of the world, Munich in Bavaria has earned its crown of being the beer festival capital of the world. You probably know that the world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, is held annually in Munich. But only a few people outside of Bavaria…
When talking about Italy you probably imagine the postcards from Venice, Rome, or Tuscany. But Italy has a lot of hidden gems such as Sirmione that are worth visiting. Sirmione is a resort town on the southmost tip of Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda. Its historic old town is located on the Sirmio peninsula, a…
Aqaba is the only coastal resort town and the biggest port of Jordan located in the south of the county bordering Israel and Saudi Arabia. It has 150,000 inhabitants and plays a very important role in trade and tourism in Jordan. Aqaba’s strategic location at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea between the continents…