Amman to the Dead Sea
The first thing you notice when you drive down from Amman to the Dead Sea is that your ears suddenly pop. That’s hardly surprising when you consider that you are dropping from 780 metres to 423 metres (1118 feet) below sea level, the lowest point on the earth. The second is the sudden change in...
Ever wanted to eat your way around the world? All diets are off on this no-limits top 10 list of iconic dishes from around the world. Try them at least once, before it’s too late!
1. China: Peking duck
The imperial dish Peking duck is synonymous with superior Chinese food of the non-takeaway variety. What makes this particular roast duck a...
If you’ve only got a day to see this jewel of the Adriatic, there are a few ground rules that you need to obey. Firstly, be selective in what you want to see. Don’t try to cover everything.
Venice is such a treasure trove that it would be impossible to do it justice in just one day.
Secondly, set...
Summer is one of the best times to visit New York City. Many of the locals leave their urban confines for their summer homes, kids go away to camp, and everyone else seems to leave on the weekends. You almost have the city to yourself. Thus, the city provides a variety of cheap and free things to do to...
Do you like looking around places usually closed to the public?
Well London is the place for you on the 17th and 18th of September as we enjoy the annual London Open House Weekend.
From government offices like the ornate Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to financial institutions such as Lloyds of London, the doors are open to welcome you in. There...
Sitting off the tip of lower Manhattan, the 172-acre Governors Island is New York City’s newest playground. And it’s pretty cool, too. On the 5-minute ferry ride you’re treated to awesome views of the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan Skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Brooklyn itself. Once on the island, a car-free environment is yours to enjoy. On a weekend...
There is a lot going on in Clearwater, Florida. At the Clearwater Marine Aquarium you can meet Winter, the cousin of famous TV dolphin, Flipper, or if you are there at the right time of year, you can watch the world champion Philadelphia Phillies swinging away at their spring training facilities – but these are bonuses. The real allure...
The way that Thailand has evolved over the past 15 years is nothing short of staggering. It was one of those destinations where hardy travelers went with their backpacks, but now is the perfect destination for a family package holiday. The world is a whole lot smaller thanks to the air links that are now available, and we have...
Today, with the economic crisis and concerns over our carbon footprints, more holiday makers are deciding to stay in the country this year and take a trip closer to home. That said, people still want to escape the day to day routine of their lives and have a bit of an adventure. This has encouraged people to go to...
Since 2009, Peruvian Airlines has offered low-cost flights between Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to seven popular tourist destinations: Arequipa, Cusco, Iquitos, Ilo, Piura, Tacna, and Tumbes. This past August 18, however, the Peruvian government shut down the airline due to noncompliance with air safety regulations, including maintenance problems discovered after an emergency landing on August 2.
The Directorate...
