The Pyramids of Giza – what is there in common between Ancient Egypt and Mesoamerica?

And there it is, another bucket list item ticked off. Just like that, first the Dead Sea, then Petra and finally the pyramids! Those incredible works that no one seems to know exactly how were built, how they've endured for over 4,000 years... another great mystery of our civilization, one of those likely never to … Continue reading The Pyramids of Giza – what is there in common between Ancient Egypt and Mesoamerica? →

The magical Wadi Rum – exploring and sleeping in the desert

On average, there are 14 rainy days annually in Wadi Rum, and I was there for one of them. My friend and I often joke we have the tendency to bring rain everywhere we go together, and I suppose the prophecy was once again fulfilled. It is not often that you can say you were … Continue reading The magical Wadi Rum – exploring and sleeping in the desert →

The Mysterious Lost City of Petra, Jordan

Clouds are blessings. I don't know if it were my years in London, but I came to enjoy a cloudy day. When I woke up to clouds in Wadi Musa, the town where you will likely be staying when visiting Petra, I remember thinking exactly that. It was the end of October, but in Jordan, … Continue reading The Mysterious Lost City of Petra, Jordan →

Mount Nebo and the views over the Promised Land

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 →

Floating in the Dead Sea while it’s there

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 →