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Wadi Rum

by Ekta | Apr 18, 2016 | Travelogues | 1 |

T.E. Lawrence described Wadi Rum as “vast, echoing and God-like” and I found no reason to not to believe him. This majestic maze of macabre rock formations and endless seas of sand was everything fables are woven into.

Little Petra

by Ekta | Dec 28, 2015 | Travelogues | 1 |

Located to the north of Wadi Musa town and near the Neolithic village Beidha, Siq al-Barid or Little Petra, still retains the calm stillness and beauty of the past.

Petra – Half As Old As Time

by Ekta | Nov 28, 2015 | Travelogues | 8 |

Finally, we reached Petra, a red rose city half as old as time, and aspiration of a lifetime was fulfilled !

Ajloun Castle – Arab base in North Jordan

by Ekta | Nov 5, 2015 | Travelogues | 4 |

Ajloun Castle, also known as Qa’lat ar-Rabad, is an important destination in the historical journey of Jordan. The castle was built in AD 1184-1185 by Izz al-Din Usama.

Jerash – A Historical Gem in Jordan

by Ekta | Oct 24, 2015 | Travelogues | 1 |

Jerash – Gerasa of Antiquity. Also referred to as Antioch on the Golden River or Pompeii of the Middle East, Jerash dates back to the neolithic period and rose to prominence from the time of Alexander the Great (333 BC).

Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre

by Ekta | Oct 9, 2015 | Travelogues | 3 |

After an eventful first evening in Amman, I woke up next morning to start the historical tour of Jordan. Our first destination was the Amman Citadel, a 3000 year old piece of history in downtown Amman.

Ekta meets Jordan!

by Ekta | Sep 29, 2015 | Travelogues | 8 |

Jordan has a strange, haunting beauty and a sense of timelessness. Dotted with the ruins of empires once great, it is the last resort of yesterday in the world of tomorrow. I love every inch of it

The Bucketlist I : Petra- a rose-red city half as old as time

by Purnendu Singh | Sep 23, 2011 | Destinations | 0 |

It seems no work of Man’s creative hand, by labour wrought as wavering fancy planned; But...

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