Located in the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is a kaleidoscope of rich culture, ancient history and breathtaking natural wonders. From the jaw-dropping Rose City of Petra to the calm, therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, here are 5 reasons why Jordan should move straight...
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Doing Morocco right: Visiting Morocco as a solo female traveller
Morocco often seems to just fall short of most “best destinations for solo female travellers” lists, and we think that’s a real shame. In fact, with endless Saharan dunes, soulful Mediterranean beaches, mouth-watering local cuisine, and colourful locals, there are few destinations able to grip travellers’...
These Might Be the Best Middle Eastern Food You’ll Ever Have — Let Your Tastebuds Be the Judge!
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Petra by Day, Petra by Night…
In November of 2019 I was lucky enough to go on my very first trip to Jordan. There were so many highlights (thanks to a very tasty cooking class I’m now trying to source an authentic 7 Spice here in Melbourne!), but the most spectacular would...
Slow Sailing Through History at Aswan: Life at the Crossroads of the Middle East and Africa
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My Experience on a Nile Cruise in Egypt
Earlier this year our very own Lisa Hunt, one of our Senior Business Development Managers, travelled from Australia to Egypt to experience one of our group tours for herself. Here she talks about her experience aboard one of our Nile Cruises to give you an idea of...
What I Wish I’d Known Before Visiting Petra
While you can do plenty of research on Petra, nothing quite prepares you for experiencing this incredible lost city. Our very own Tim Johnson, who works in our reservations team in Australia, recently travelled to Jordan to experience our Totally Jordan group tour for himself. Returning after...
Why You Need to Sail on a Felucca in Egypt
For those travelling Egypt on our group tours, there always seems to be one overwhelming highlight – sailing along the River Nile on a traditional felucca. Returning from my own trip on our King Ramses group tour, I found I couldn’t agree more. So here are my reasons...
How to Visit Petra from Israel
If you’re travelling Israel, it’s highly likely you’ll want to visit the ‘rose city’ of Petra. Located across the border in the southwestern desert of Jordan, this spectacular site is a popular excursion for many travellers. Here we take a look at the different ways to...
Fes or Marrakech: Which Moroccan City Should You Visit?
At first glance, it would seem that Fes and Marrakech have much in common. As two of the oldest cities in Morocco, both are imperial capitals and both boast UNESCO-listed medinas. However, there is much more to these Moroccan cities than first meets the eye. So...