Wadi Rum is all you can expect from a fantastic desert! Here, the sun is violent and moody, slicing through canyons in the early morning or melting the division between rock and sand at sunset. The heat in summer is extreme, and the cold in winter is intense. For the lucky travelers who can afford a day or two to sleep over at one of the desert camps, it can be a memorable and unforgettable experience.
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In Jordan’s desolate desert canyons, an ancient gem is located, the Ancient City of Petra. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The city flourished over 2,000 years ago when it used to trade with Rome as an equal before earthquakes in the 4th and 6th centuries C.E., which ruined the city. This archeological city is an enormous combination of tombs, monuments, and other religious structures carved into sandstone cliffs. Petra also used to be the capital of the Nabataean kingdom, but in the first century A.D., it yielded to the rising power of Rome.
Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia is an outstanding paradise comprising hundreds of islands in Papua province. With fantastic scenery of steep, exceptional white-sand beaches, terrific mushroom-shaped islets, clear turquoise waters, and Jungle – covered islands, Raja Ampat is one of the most remarkable Island chains you can find in the world, undoubtedly!
The most iconic part of Varanasi is the Ghats, where most rituals and prayers occur. What many travelers ignore is that there are many more historical sites to visit while in town. There are temples, mosques, palaces, ancient monuments, and the old areas of town with narrow streets and alleyways.