Almost by accident, I ended up in a place of religious pilgrimage, in the sacred Mount Nebo. This place has a special feature in the Old Testament. It is said this is where Moses died, just after having seen the Promised Land. I should be ashamed for not knowing this story better, as someone who … Continue reading Mount Nebo and the views over the Promised Land
My trip to Jordan allowed me to tick off quite a few things from my bucket list and one of them was definitely experiencing what it's like to be on the Dead Sea. I couldn't really imagine how it felt. I knew the salt concentration in its waters was so high that you easily float. … Continue reading Floating in the Dead Sea while it’s there
When we landed in Amman it was past midnight. The roads were still heavy with traffic, which I came to see never ceased in the capital of Jordan. The noise of honking was a constant, a never-ending cacophony. As I looked through the car window, I could see run-down, dirty, and disorganised streets. Whilst most … Continue reading The city of Amman, Jordan
It's been now almost three months since I was in Tel Aviv. It was a business trip. It was exciting, it was hot, sweaty, tiring, and busy. I only spent three days there, but on my last day, I managed to do some sightseeing and fell in love with the city. Or at least to … Continue reading Tel Aviv, Israel – a city of contrasting tones
The Winged Bone 