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Places I've been to, and I'll tell you something about it.
COVE
Westin Resort, Guam, USA
A small beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean, Guam’s beach was a beautiful surprise. From the pristine white sand, to the clear blue green waters, to the perfect sunshine (and a really amazing sunset) – one can just lounge at the shore the whole day.. Or make that 2 days. Plus, the extensive amount of shopping you can do is equally as amazing as the beach!
CASTLES
Karak Castle, Karak, Jordan
Jordan has a lot of impressive castles around the country. Build during the Islamic period, these massive structures are labyrinths, corridors after corridors of secret passages leading you from one area to another. The huge thick stones are perfect for the Jordanian weather. They serve as coolers during summer, and heaters during winter.
THE PROMISED LAND
Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Jordan
Said to be where Moses was when he saw the promised land, Mt. Nebo has vast amazing views of Jerusalem and Jericho, the Israel and Palestine side. This is the point going down to the valley, on the way to the dead sea.
RUINS
Jerash, Jordan
One of the most beautifully well preserved Roman cities outside of Rome, Jerash gave us a grand welcome of Jordan. Hundreds (if not thousands) of pillars surround the city, with bricks and walls that tell much of its history, the site is overwhelming, and it makes you imagine how life was during its peak.
THEATER
The Roman Theater, Amman, Jordan
In the middle of the bustling city of Old Amman is this huge Roman amphitheatre. Seeing this massive structure makes you think how it was such a busy ancient city in the old times.
THE CITADEL
Citadel, Amman, Jordan
Atop the city of Amman lies what remains of the Citadel. The views of the city from this point is amazing, whitewashed walls covering every inch of the hills and valleys of Amman.
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
WADI RUM, JORDAN
One of the most amazing landscapes I’ve seen (desert or not), Wadi Rum is a sight to behold. I might have taken 300+ photos of the desert, yet not any one of them can capture how grand it is. Huge rocks as mountains, and red orange desert as soil, plus random camels walking around looking for shade, the 4×4 drive around the desert is one priceless experience.
LOWEST POINT
DEAD SEA, JORDAN
Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, is an interesting site to discover. Not your usual beach, don’t even attempt to do laps because you can’t. The high amount of salt in the sea makes you float – and you shouldn’t spend more than 15 minutes in the water as it could be bad for your skin. Another fun activity to do here is to get mud from the sea bed and lather yourself in it.
The Dead Sea serves as the border for Israel and Jordan. The point where we were standing is the Jordanian side, while the mountain range on the other side (as seen in this picture) is the Israel side.
SAND BASHING
DESERT SAFARI, DUBAI, UAE
One of the highlights in one’s Dubai trip is the desert safari. About 1 and a half hours away from the city, the desert safari is a fun, unique experience (especially for us who come from a tropical country). Dune bashing, or the 4×4 track around the sand dunes, I would say is the highlight of the whole desert safari trip. If you easily get dizzy and sick, get hold of a paper bag, you’ll need it.
GRAND
SHEIKH ZAYED GRAND MOSQUE, ABU DHABI, UAE
The Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is a must visit for anyone who is planning to go to Dubai/UAE. It’s the mosque of all mosques. From its sheer size to the amount of detail they have spent doing the interiors, my jaw dropped from start till end. It’s best to come late afternoon until night where you can see the mosque turn from day to night, with wonderful lights illuminating the whole structure/interiors. It’s an amazing site, and a great place to people watch.
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