Jerusalem- a divided city which throbs with history, co-habitation, and modernity. We spend but a few days here but found a city of contradictions. We were not on a religious pilgrimage but instead on a historic tour through the Middle East. This distinction seems important as, at times, I did feel like an outsider gawking … Continue reading Oh Jerusalem!
I'm a kiwi, summer attire for me is a summer dress, a hat, sunscreen and potentially some jandals (flip flops for the non-kiwi readers). So travelling through hot countries where I need to be mindful of religious an cultural norms can be a bit tricky. Here's my go to list of essential, modest travel gear … Continue reading Dressing appropriately and respectfully when travelling
Every now and again a country comes along and sweeps you off your feet; a rare occurence which indeed touches your soul. I've had it a few places - Italy, London, New York, Athens to name a few, and now Jordan. Jordan was best described to me by a local as a "quiet neighbour in … Continue reading Deserts of Jordan
It seems as if we do our "big" trips from fair Aotearoa every even year and 2016 is no exception. On Friday Darryl and I are flying out from Auckland International Airport on Emirates to Casablanca for three packed weeks getting a taste for this part of the world by exploring six countries in three … Continue reading North Africa and the Eastern Med in three simple weeks – our itinerary
The Peterson Odyssey 