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KING’S HIGHWAY Of Jordan’s three highways (only one of which is a dual carriageway) running from north to south, the King’s Highway is by far the most interesting and picturesque, with a host of attractions lying on the road or … Continue reading →

You might expect that the far north of Jordan, with its exceptional Roman ruins, biblical associations, lively cities and complex terrain, would feature as a standard part of any visitor’s trip to the country. This, however, is not the case … Continue reading →

I flew on Middle East Airlines from Beirut to Amman (130$), a 70 minute flight. Flying over Israel and Jordan, there was only rocky desert below. There is an airport shuttle (3JD) but it drops you off at the 7th … Continue reading →

This route moves from south to north. ISLAND OF JERBA The island of Jerba has a mixture of sandy beaches, desert heat and wonderfully idiosyncratic architecture. Berber culture is dominant – envision women wrapped in cream-striped textiles and straw hats. … Continue reading →

Jendouba. What a dump. There is only one hotel, it cost more than anything I have had so far in Tunisia (35TN), is nothing special and the guy only laughed when I asked if there was Wifi. I needed to … Continue reading →

It was a long several days of travel from Yeuqing in Eastern China to Tunis: 4 hour high-speed train to Shanghai, a cancelled flight and an extra day spent in Shanghai, fly to Urumqi, Dubai, Cairo and finally Tunis – … Continue reading →

History. Recorded Tibetan history began in the 7th century AD, when Tibetan armies under King Songstsen Gampo occupied Nepal and collected tribute from parts of Yunnan. They moved north and took control of the Silk Road and the great trade center … Continue reading →

Capital: Kuala Lumpur Government: Constitutional monarchy Area total: 329,750 km² land: 328,550 km² water: 1,200 km² Population: 25 million Money: Banks and airports are not the best places to exchange money if it is not urgent. Licensed money changers in major … Continue reading →

SINGAPORE – FACTS Singapore is a city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence, it has become one of the world’s most prosperous countries and boasts the world’s busiest port. … Continue reading →

The Maldives are an archipelago of 1,192 coral islands grouped into 26 coral atolls (200 inhabited islands, plus 80 islands with tourist resorts) in the Indian Ocean. They lie south-southwest of India and are considered part of Southern Asia. The … Continue reading →