Return to the Blue Lagoon – Iceland
The first time I went to Iceland, 10 years ago now, I remember visiting the Blue Lagoon on the way back to the airport and falling in love with the place.
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Renting a car in Iceland to drive the Golden Circle
Arriving in Iceland we decided to start with the country’s most iconic trip – the Golden Circle.
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The trials of getting an Iranian visa in Beijing
Getting an Iranian visa in Beijing was a long, convoluted, costly and ultimately frustrating experience
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Final thoughts from Jordan – Amman Citadel
A few lessons learnt about trip planning, after too easy a time in Jordan
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Wandering through Wadi Rum – Jordan
Driving along the Wadi Rum valley, following the trail of Lawrence of Arabia
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Not-so-epic hike up to the Monastery – Petra, Jordan
Reading about the monastery beforehand told tales of epic hikes, taking two hours along narrow ledges and avoiding rampaging donkeys.
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Notes from Petra – Jordan
Petra is undoubtedly the highlight of Jordan so here's a few tips to help you make the most of your time there.
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As-Siq and the Treasury – Petra, Jordan
The hike through As-Siq leads to the highlight of Petra, the Treasury
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In Photos: Little Petra – Al Beida, Jordan
About 10km away from Petra there’s a short canyon that’s home to Al-Beida, or Little Petra, a precursor to the main site
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Floating in the Dead Sea – Aqaba, Jordan
Floating in the Dead Sea has been on my bucket list for a very long time, so I was excited to finally get the chance to visit.
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