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Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 14th, 2017

Another Part of Egypt…

In India | Travel Inspiration , Travel Encounters

I reach Dahab in the early afternoon after an eight-hour road journey from Cairo. Although the route goes through bumpy terrain and involves a lot of winding roads, it’s a surprisingly pleasant experience.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 23rd, 2017

Brief guide to Petra, Jordan

In India | Destination Guides

Described as ‘one of the most precious cultural properties of mans cultural heritage’ by UNESCO and designated as a world heritage site in 1985, Petra truly is an amazing site to see.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 27th, 2017

Brief guide to Aqaba, Jordan

In India | Destination Guides

Aqaba is known as Jordan’s window to the sea, as it is the countries only seaport. Aqaba is a contrast to the rose coloured deserts to the North, and is home to pristine sandy beaches and spectacular coral reefs.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 28th, 2017

Laid-back Dahab, Egypt

In India | Destination Guides

Dahab (Gold in Arabic) is a small tourist town located on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Dahab was once a small Bedouin fishing village, but the arrival of international hotel chains has meant that Dahab is now a thriving tourist resort.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 14th, 2017

The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

In India | Destination Guides

The only remaining structure of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Khufu in Giza, Cairo is the oldest structure in existence and it is so advanced, even using modern technology, it can’t be duplicated today.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 10th, 2017

The Dahabiya

In India | Travel Inspiration

Recently Dahabiya’s have seen a revival for discerning travellers looking to explore the mystery of the Nile and recapture the bygone era of romance, elegance and intimate service.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 28th, 2017

Brief guide to Amman, Jordan

In India | Destination Guides

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is one of the most ancient cities in the world, with archaeological finds dating as far back as the Neolithic Period, finds at Ain Ghazal in Eastern Amman date back to around 8,500BC.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 28th, 2017

A visit to St Anthony’s Monastery, Egypt

In India | Destination Guides

St Anthony’s Monastery stands at an oasis spring in the Red sea mountains around 100 miles from Cairo, it is the worlds oldest active monastery. It was founded around 356 AD just after the death of St Anthony, on his burial site.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 23rd, 2017

Guide to Wadi Ryan, Egypt

In India | Destination Guides

Not on many tourist trips, Wadi Rayan is best known locally for its swimming beaches and waterfalls, but is also close to Egypt’s first natural World Heritage Site, the ‘Valley of the Whales’, in Wadi El Hitan.

Martin Hosie By: Martin Hosie March 28th, 2017

Deserts of Wadi Rum, Jordan

In India | Destination Guides

Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southwest Jordan. It is the largest ‘Wadi’ in Jordan. There is only one road into Wadi Rum, which runs off of the Desert Highway, 42km north of Aqaba.

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