Every country in the Middle East is fascinating in its own right, but there’s something very special about Jordan. From the incredible Wadi Rum valley near the Jordanian Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba to the iconic Dead Sea with its five star luxury hotels and spas, spectacular natural sights, ancient history and modern entertainment all abound. The biblical past is everywhere and as real as the well-preserved Roman town of Jerash, located some 30 miles north of Amman, Jordan’s capital city. Jerash is surely a jewel in the Jordanian crown with its colonnaded streets, temples, theatres, public squares, baths and city walls.Of course, to make the most of your visit…

Lapland is situated in the North of Finland and it is one of the countries’ largest regions. It is the home of about 3.4% of the total population of Finland and is probably the least densely populated area in the country.  Needless to say it is predominantly dominated by nature and finding some remote area where to spend some time alone is not particularly hard. The original indigenous people of Lapland are called Sami they are the only people indigenous people of Scandinavia that are recognized and protected under the international conventions of indigenous peoples. They are generally knows for their reindeer herding, with which 10% of all Sami populations…

  The Canary Islands and the surrounding central Atlantic region is a prime destination for Europeans to visit on holiday. With sun-kissed beaches and tropical landscapes in popular holiday spots like Santa Cruz and Funchal, many will take a direct flight to these destinations and spend their entire holiday at the same resort. For those who want to see more of the world while on holiday, however, a cruise is a great option that provides a relaxing way to travel in style while hopping from port to port. Have a look at Thomson Cruises and see what promotions they have on offer. Here are five beautiful ports of call that…

Ahh Paris. The City of Lights and Love and … tourists. Yes, the only downside of a trip to the French capital is the number of tourists taking to the city. Unless you live there then you’ll be a tourist yourself when you visit (if you haven’t done so already) so it’s hard to really complain. But Paris really does deserve its thousands of yearly visitors, unlike some other popular tourist destinations. The French capital has so much to enjoy that all travellers should be encouraged to pay a visit. And here’s why.   The Food Some may argue that other parts of France serve up better French cuisine and…