Middle East

Glamping in Wadi Rum – the ultimate desert experience?

Glamping in Wadi Rum – the ultimate desert experience?

Starting in Amman not so long ago, my trip through Jordan continued further south. After hiking in Petra and swimming in the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum was another experience I was really looking forward to. Reading about the amazing stars, the story telling by locals…

Hiking in Petra – the jewel of Jordan

Hiking in Petra – the jewel of Jordan

As one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Petra is definitely a must see when visiting Jordan. Personally, with my love for outdoor activities, I couldn’t wait to go hiking in Petra and explore this special spot. From Amman, I organised a bus…

Amman, Jerash and the Dead Sea – welcome to Jordan

Amman, Jerash and the Dead Sea – welcome to Jordan

After five great months in Phuket, it was time to leave my home and friends once again and head back towards Europe. After all, summer is waiting. This time, however, I am making a stop on the way to Germany, exploring the countries of Jordan…

Hiking to Termessos – Antalya, Turkey

Hiking to Termessos – Antalya, Turkey

Did you know I started this blog originally to have a place for all my travel photos? Where else would I put them without forgetting about it? So it seemed like a great idea to have my best photos displayed somewhere I could easily access…

The top 5 ancient ruins in Turkey – my personal list

The top 5 ancient ruins in Turkey – my personal list

I have left Turkey just over one month ago but there is still so much to tell. It is an amazing country with some great history, culture and people. Not to mention all the archaeological sites and ruins spread throughout the country. But how many…

Hiking in Cappadocia – Love Valley & Rose Valley

Hiking in Cappadocia – Love Valley & Rose Valley

As mentioned in my previous blog post about Cappadocia, this place is certainly unique. And even though it is a very popular tourist destination with plenty of organised tours, Cappadocia has plenty of hiking trails for an outdoor person like myself to explore. I was…

Cappadocia – a magical place or a tourist trap?

Cappadocia – a magical place or a tourist trap?

Cappadocia was the last stop on my one month trip and so I have already left Turkey as I am writing this. One of the most recognisable places in the world, due to the unique rock formations, Cappadocia and the town Göreme was on my…

Istanbul and the neighbourhoods – back here once again!

Istanbul and the neighbourhoods – back here once again!

I was back in Istanbul, the multicultural metropolis of Turkey. I think you see things differently the second time around. On my first trip to Istanbul, with my dad, I had an amazing time and really enjoyed exploring the city. There is lots to see…

Kaş and Kalkan – the prettiest beach towns in Turkey

Kaş and Kalkan – the prettiest beach towns in Turkey

Where Antalya is my favourite coastal city of Turkey, Kaş is my favourite seaside city. Or should I say town? As it is much smaller than Antalya. I have seen quite a bit of Turkey by now, and Kaş and Kalkan are definitely the prettiest…