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What Is Sustainable Travel | And How To Do It
Maybe you’ve heard of sustainable travel and are curious to learn more about it? It’s been a buzzword in travel for several years. But what exactly is sustainable travel? Why is it important? And how can you help by incorporating more of it into your next trip? It’s not the friendliest of phrases, but it’s something that’s really a win-win for everyone. Something we should all aspire to incorporate into our travels. A way of making sure we don’t strip away the essence of the very places we want to visit. A way of making sure the very places we love remain wonders for many years to come. What Is…
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Jordan Travel Guide
This travel guide for Jordan features the top places to visit, how to get there, safety, scams to watch out for, money matters logistics, and more to help plan your trip. The information in this Travel Guide and the posts on Jordan are updated as of February 2023. Top Attractions In Jordan Petra Archeological Park Petra’s Archeological Park is fascinating and definitely the highlight of Jordan. So much more than I ever expected. This ancient city and its labyrinth of temples and tombs, carved from the red sandstone, was the Nabatean’s capital in the 4th century AD. These desert nomads were skilled in trade, stone carving, and managing and storing…
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Things To Do In Casablanca | Morocco’s Cosmopolitan Soul
This post covers the top things to see and do in Casablanca, Morroco’s cosmopolitan soul. A city that provides a different perspective on Morocco than its more popular, more exotic, sister cities of Marrakesh and Fez. Casablanca, Morroco’s economic and business center, offers a more authentic insight into modern Moroccan life. It’s full of beautiful and diverse architecture, global cuisine, and fewer tourists. A place to learn about its history while experiencing present day life. Casablanca’s highlight is stunning Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest in the world, built partly over the sea and detailed by 6,000 artisans. It even has a retractable roof, opening to the sky for…
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Visit To Jerash | The Ancient Roman City In Jordan
The little-known ruins of Jerash, in Jordan, are one of the most well-preserved Roman sites outside of Italy, and, surprisingly, one of the best and largest in the world. If you’re into ancient ruins, this really is a must-see when in Jordan. The Archaeological Park is quite stunning, surrounded on all side by the sprawling metropolis of modern Jerash. And, if you visit early in the morning, or late afternoon, you’ll find very few other tourists here, having the place mostly to yourself. A rare treat. This post covers the top sites in Jerash, Jordan, how to get there, and the best time to visit. Brief History Of Jerash, Jordan…
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Best Things To Do In Cassis And The Nearby Calanques
Tucked along the Mediterranean coast, along southern France, between Marseille and the French Riviera, is picture-perfect Cassis. This charming seaside town, with sidewalk cafes and pastel-painted houses overlooking a harbor full of colorful boats, is also the gateway to the Massif des Calanques, a National Park known for its limestone cliffs and secluded beaches. Come here to hike, boat, and swim along the calanques, while exploring this small French Provençal town. This post covers the best things to do in Cassis and adventuring in the nearby calanques. I ended up here from Nice, after many suggestions from the people I met there. I had never heard of it, but it…
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What Is Experiential Travel & How To Make It Happen
There’s a movement of people looking for more when they travel. They want to learn more about the place they’re visiting, more about the culture and the history, more about the people. Something more meaningful than experiences packaged for the masses, where you’re loaded onto and off of buses or cruise ships, spending very little time in each destination and rarely ever even meeting a local. They want a travel experience that feels more authentic. A journey that actually optimizes the experience for both the traveler and the destination. Something termed experiential travel. This post covers what experiential travel is and how you can incorporate it, and a more authentic,…
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25 Top Tourist Attractions In Dublin Ireland
Learn the top tourist attractions in Dublin, the best things to see and do in the spirited, warm-hearted capital of the Republic of Ireland. This medieval city is the birthplace of Guinness, where over 10 million pints of it are drunk per day. It’s also home to over 700 pubs to try it in. There are also many varieties of triple-distilled, smooth Irish Whiskey, with excellent distilleries and tasting rooms to try it in. Of course there’s more to Dublin than drinking, there’s it’s lovely Georgian architecture, a remnant of its British rule and Trinity College with its Old Library, the long room, which holds 200,000 ancient tomes including the…
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Top Things To Do In Amman Jordan
Amman, Jordan’s capital, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. Considered one of the most liberal and westernized Arab countries, it’s safe to visit and fun to explore, has ruins and sites to see, is a great place to experience Jordanian culture, and makes a great base for visiting Jordan’s amazing sites. This post covers the top things to do in Amman, Jordan, as well as the top day trips including; the Dead Sea, the Roman ruins in Jerash, Madaba’s ancient mosaic map of the holy city, the Dana Biosphere Preserve, and Mount Nebo. Of course the amazing city of Petra is just a few hours…
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155 Of My Best Travel Tips: Be A Travel Pro In 2023
This list of 155 of my best travel tips has been acquired after many years of travel to over 60 countries, most of them traveled independently. Some, unfortunately, I’ve learned the hard way. Others I’ve just picked up as I’ve traveled. If you’re planning a trip in the near future, it’s good to pull this list out to review before you go to make sure you’re planning for a great adventure, not one filled with issues. 155 Best Travel Tips: Learn How To Travel Like A Pro My Best Travel Tips Credit Cards And Debit Cards I’m putting my best travel tips for credit and debit cards first as understanding…
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Surfing And Yoga in Taghazout, Morocco
The fishing village turned surf town of Taghazout, with its meditteranean-esque beaches, excellent surfing and yoga, and welcoming locals is a great getaway in Morocco. This post covers the surfing in Taghazout, the pros and cons of the tops spots, other things to do in this part of Morocco, and a little about the people, and culture of this laid-back town. Taghazout, Morocco and Its Surfing This town is about 3-4 hours southwest of Marrakesh, or if flying, about an hour from the nearest airport, Agadir. Once a sleepy little town on the coast, a traveler discovered its outstanding waves in the 60’s. Today it’s known as the premier surfing…
