Tag: History

Amman and Back

AMMAN, JORDAN: Guess what was the ancient name of Jordan’s capital Amman? Philadelphia…sounds weird, but this city, once used to be known as Philadelphia, dates back to some 7000 years, as some estimate. Old Amman is situated mostly on hilly areas and built of white… Continue Reading “Amman and Back”

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Jeddah – a city by the Red Sea

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA: Jeddah is the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia situated along the coast of Red Sea. This thriving modern city has everything to give its guests all the comfort they need to make their trip memorable. Jeddah is a huge city… Continue Reading “Jeddah – a city by the Red Sea”

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Enchanting Marrakech

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO: Marrakech is one of the major destinations not only in Morocco but in whole Africa for its location and unique landscape. Situated near the foothills of snow-capped Atlas Mountains and very close to Sahara desert, Marrakech is a city with magic in every… Continue Reading “Enchanting Marrakech”

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An hour in Orleans, France

ORLEANS, FRANCE: So, THIS is the city where New Orleans, Louisiana gets its name from…no kidding. This is the capital and center of Loire region. You can say it’s about half-way between Paris and the chateaus of Chambord or Cheverny in Loire Valley. The city… Continue Reading “An hour in Orleans, France”

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Castles of Loire Valley, France

LOIRE VALLEY CHȂTEAU or CHȂTEAU de la LOIRE: I have been longing to go to this place for a while. It’s about little less than 2 hours south of Paris. If you are in Paris and want to get away from a crazy city-life, Loire Valley can… Continue Reading “Castles of Loire Valley, France”

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