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Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Al-Ula Christopher Kane Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Al-Ula Christopher Kane

An exploration of Hegra, the 2nd capital of the Nabataean Kingdom (in Al-'Ula, Saudi Arabia)

Al-'Ula is a city in Northwest Saudi Arabia, known for Saudi's FIRST UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site, known as Hegra, was another dwelling place for the ancient arab Nabataean people, the same who settled in Petra, in Jordan. You can easily take a bus, hire a car, or fly to Al-'Ula and embark on numerous excursions while there including ziplining and cycling or helicopter riding in the area.

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Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, UNESCO, Southeast Asia, Asia Christopher Kane Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, UNESCO, Southeast Asia, Asia Christopher Kane

A Crash Course into North Vietnam (Ha Long Bay and Hanoi)

The northern region of Vietnam boasts the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi and the amazing archipelago at Ha Long Bay. Take in the sights in the capital, walk through the Old Quarter and experience Hoán Kiêm Lake while riding a scooter through the city. Then book yourself a boat to take you for a night out on Ha Long Bay with stunning viewpoints and explore Sung Sot Cave while you’re at it.

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Egypt, Giza, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Africa, Middle East, UNESCO Christopher Kane Egypt, Giza, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Africa, Middle East, UNESCO Christopher Kane

A Sightseeing Guide to Egypt: More than just pyramids

In just one (very efficient) week's time, you can get a glimpse of the vast history of Egyptian culture. This post outlines how to see the Pyramids at Giza, Valley of the Kings, Temples at Abu Simbel, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak, Aswan, Temple of Edfu, and Queen Hatshepsut's Tomb (just to name a few). As far as food, EAT EVERYTHING!

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The perfect guide for tomb raiding in Cambodia

Penon Penh and Siem Reap are the two must sees in Cambodia. The country is most well known for its collection of temples, in their highest concentration at Angkor Archeological Park (near Siem Reap). Here you can see world famous temples such as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, Pre Rup, Preah Khan, and Temple Ta Prohm.

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Amman, Petra, Jordan, UNESCO, Middle East Christopher Kane Amman, Petra, Jordan, UNESCO, Middle East Christopher Kane

Why Jordan and Petra should be on your Travel List

If you find yourself in the Middle East for any reason, make your way to Petra (and Jordan in general). Jordan provides excellent natural landscapes such as Wadi Rum Desert and the Dead Sea as well as ancient civilization ruins (at Petra). The Sig, Treasury, and Monastery are the most well known landmarks of the old city of Petra.

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