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4 minute guide to Jordan
Click here to see all the highlights of Jordan in–you guessed it–4 minutes!
Aqaba & Jerash, Jordan
On my way back to Amman from Wadi Rum, I detoured to spend the morning on the country's minuscule coast. The coast line is so small that we were very nearly at the Saudi Arabian border before the taxi driver turned for the beach exit. I figured the best way to get the desert sand … Continue reading
Madaba, Mount Nebo, & the Dead Sea, Jordan
Back in June, I spent a week traveling through Jordan and I didn’t have time to post about my trip until just now. Just outside of the capital is Madaba, a small city with a long history. At the end of the 19th century, a 6th century mosaic map of the Middle East was uncovered … Continue reading
4 minute guide to Malta
I'd like to deviate from the Tour de France for a minute (actually, 4!). I'm starting to put together a series of 4 minute guides to some of my favorite places, so I hope you enjoy this one on Malta! Don't worry, there will be more Tour postings to come!
Mellieha & Mosta, Malta
Mellieha is a relatively young city by Maltese standards. Located at the northern end of the island of Malta, the area was sparsely populated for hundreds of years due to its vulnerability to pirate attacks. Under the British, settlement was encouraged in the mid 19th century and town Mellieha is home to around 8,000 people. … Continue reading
Comino & Gozo, Malta
By far the smallest of Malta's 3 islands, Comino is just 3.5 square kilometers. What it lacks in permanent residents (the number varies between 1 and 3 depending on your source), it more than makes up for with hotel guests and day trippers when the sun is shining. The island is reachable with a quick … Continue reading
Izola, Slovenia
Smushed between Italy and Croatia, geography and history have permitted Slovenia a mere 42 kilometers of coastline. Incidentally, this is about the distance of a marathon. I don't know if the whole coast is pedestrian friendly–there are some serious looking commercial ports along the way–but I love the idea of eating breakfast in one country, … Continue reading
Sidi Bou Saïd, Tunisia
Visiting Sidi Bou Saïd, just a short ride north of Tunis on the commuter train, is like stepping into a postcard. With its crisp white buildings and bright blue doors and windows, everywhere you look is a photograph begging to be taken. There were at least twice as many Tunisians as tourists there, spending … Continue reading
Playa El Tunco, El Salvador
With almost two hundred miles of Pacific coastline, El Salvador has plenty of great beaches. El Tunco is one of them, best known for its consistent waves which make it a popular surfing spot. During the weekend, El Tunco is packed with tourists and locals, but during the week it's pretty quiet. Occasionally, a … Continue reading
Down Under
What does Mini Bear do when she unexpectedly spends a whole day at the airport? Why, make the final trailer for our Australia trip, of course!