Before I traveled to Lebanon, I was a bit apprehensive of Beirut. I don’t like big cities and Beirut seemed massive. But as soon as I arrived in Beirut and checked into my hotel, I was pleasantly surprised by the great vibe of Beirut. Soon I discovered that there are too many things to do […]
If you want to travel to Lebanon, you might discover that the country is more expensive than you’d think. I was blown away about the prices in Lebanon but I wouldn’t have wanted to miss it for the world. But how expensive is Lebanon really? Can you visit Beirut and Lebanon on a budget? Here
Lebanon must be one of the most diverse countries I visited in recent years. The country is so tiny but you’ll find amazing cultural history, great food, and amazing outdoor adventures in Lebanon. You can explore impressive waterfalls and the most amazing underground grottos in Lebanon. You can go sunbathing at one moment and skiing
If you’re planning a trip to Jordan and wonder: is Jordan expensive? Then the answer is: Yes. Traveling Jordan on a budget is not easy and the country is much more expensive than other places in the region. But how expensive is Jordan then really? And what can you expect to pay on a trip
Lebanon is not a big country, but it is packed with fun things to do and amazing things to see. But how can you experience all that in only 10 days? I put together the ultimate 10-day Lebanon itinerary that makes a perfect road trip. From central buzzing Beirut to Northern Tripoli and Southern Tyre.
Can you imagine that the tiny country of Lebanon is packed with a wide spectacle of Roman Ruins? As you know by now, I love Roman history and ruins in general, so I did my utmost best to find all Lebanon’s Roman Ruins for you (and myself). I give you my top 10 list of
One of the most popular things to do in Lebanon is a Tyre and Sidon day trip from Beirut. There are numerous options to see these amazing sights, not far from Beirut. You can arrange for a (half) day tour with a guide, or take the local buses and arrange things yourself. One of the
When you want to explore Lebanon, it seems like a good idea to rent a car in Lebanon. You get to explore the country, go on a Lebanon road trip and stay overnight in remote places. However, the world is filled with warnings against driving in Lebanon as a foreigner and to rent a car
Lebanon, the tiny country in the Middle East, locked in by their neighbors Israel and Syria. Is it even safe to be traveling to Lebanon? Can you travel to Lebanon as a solo female traveler? I just got back from an amazing trip to Lebanon and the country surprised me more than I thought it
Jordan measures roughly 90.000 sq km (35,000 sq miles) but packs a whole lot of big highlights! As most people try to see Jordan in 7 days, I decided to slow my travel down ever so slightly and allowed for 10 days in Jordan. What did I see and do? Check my 10-day Jordan itinerary
Jordan is a very small country and there are not many roads. If you wish to travel from Amman to Petra, you have 2 options. The fast and direct Desert Highway 15 to Petra or the scenic King’s Highway 35 from Amman to Petra. I took a tour from Amman to Petra, stopping at Unesco
I traveled to Jordan for 11 days and the country wasn’t at all what I expected. Jordan surprised me in a good way, especially the hospitality and how much I enjoyed my Aqaba holiday. After traveling around Jordan for over a week, I treated myself to 3-days at the Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Resort at
They say 3 times is a charm and it took me 3 attempts, to finally travel to Jordan. Long a bucket list item, I finally booked a flight to Amman to make my travel dream come true. I read about the history, the culture and thought I was well prepared to travel in Jordan. But
Those ancient Romans knew how to conquer the world and they left a clear mark. Even as far away as modern-day Jordan, you’ll find stunning Roman history laying around. As you know by now, I love Roman ruins, so obviously, I had to explore the Roman ruins in Jordan. Are you looking for historic inspiration
As the lady behind the glass window bent over to slide the window open, I could see she was tired. Was she as tired as me? I just spend nearly 24 hours on the train to Romania and finally arrived in Bucharest. I followed the epic Orient Express route from my hometown in the Netherlands to