Luxor is full of amazing historical sites from the ancient world, from elaborately painted tombs to the ruins of colossal temples. There is a good reason the area …
Guide to the magnificent Dendera Temple Complex
The Dendera Temple Complex is one of the finest sights in Egypt, which is saying something in this storied land full of historical wonders. It contains the Temple of …
Guide to The Red Pyramid and The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur: Two of the best Pyramids to visit in Egypt
I climbed on my hands and knees up the steep, narrow shaft deep in the heart of the pyramid, breathing heavily due to the thin, stale air. My pants …
Guide to the Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara: The Worlds Oldest Pyramid
The pyramids of Giza get most of the headlines and tourists (along with scammers and touts), but Egypt is home to over 100 other pyramids. The most important of …
mountain of fire: climbing up Acatenango Volcano
I stood at the side of the street in Antigua, staring at the colossal shape of the volcano in the distance. It rose up into the stratosphere, beautiful …
Exploring The Palenque Ruins
I trudged up the steep, slippery steps that led deeper into the humid rainforest of Palenque National Park. My eyes darted to the trees as I heard a roaring …
Sumidero Canyon
Sumidero Canyon is a breathtaking site. A river lazily meanders for 10 miles between towering cliffs that reach a kilometre high in places. Crocodiles laze on the river banks …
Guide to the Dramatic ruins of Pergamom in Turkey
Perched on top of a hill above the modern town of Bergama stand the beautiful ruins of Pergamom. The ruins lie across the top and front of the hill, …
Guide To visiting the ruins of ancient Troy
The legendary city of Troy is one of the most famous places from the ancient world. Thanks to Homers Iliad, the story of the fall of the city has …
Munnar – Heaven’s Own Getaway!
Munnar – An alluring small town amidst a hill station in Idduki district on the Western Ghats. This place dilates the beautiful lush green hill station and is delightfully carpeted …