We made it back home(Greece) SO3Ep29
In every long term travel there comes a moment when you realize that the end of your trip is near. In our case, that moment was when we saw the Greek flag as our boat approached the port of Chios.…
The final approach(Cyprus & Turkey) SO3Ep28
We left you hanging on what happened in our last days in Haifa? Most of our time was spent on daily walks, some admiring the views from the top of breathtaking Mt Carmel and others within the urban center where…
The Holly Lands Circle(Jordan & Israel)SO3Ep27
The welcoming sign at the border said “Welcome to the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan”! With still mixed feelings and a sort of bittersweet taste, we had crossed the Jordan-Saudi Arabia borders into our next adventure. Going back into “The Kingdom…
Empty Quarter to Red Sea(Saudi Arabia)SO3Ep25
Saudi Arabia was for many years a destination that was mostly overlooked or turned away by the fear of the unknown by many travelers. Because of its isolation from the rest of the world for years, any travel here seemed…
Exploring the Persian Gulf(Bahrain & Kuwait)SO3Ep24
With Saudi Arabia probably earning the title of the gem in our trip so far, we will leave the details of our adventures there for our next post, as it would feel more completed that way. So in this post…
From Peaks to Coast(Oman) SO3Ep23
With an abundance of natural beauty, spectacular mountains, windblown deserts and a long unique coastline, Oman represents the Arabia like it used to be before the discovery of oil. It boosts low-rise towns, traditional Bedouin values and a really fascinating…
Exploring the Emirates(UAE)SO3Ep22
For most people, the United Arab Emirates mean just one place: Dubai, the mega city of iconic skyscrapers, palm-shaped islands, city-sized malls, indoor ski slopes and fancy beach resorts. But if you look beyond that, you will find a diverse…
