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Entrance fees to the 7 Wonders of the World: how much is too much?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Andy Jarosz

Have you ever stood outside a world famous monument or historic site and questioned whether you can justify spending the money on the entrance ticket? The chances are that you’ve only thought about it briefly before accepting your lot and paying … Continue reading →

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Roman cities of the Middle East

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Andy Jarosz

Wandering among the impressive ruins of the great Roman cities of Palmyra or Jerash it is hard to imagine that this was the south-eastern extremity of the Roman empire. It’s a world away from the windswept isolation of Hadrian’s Wall … Continue reading →

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Visiting Petra – the land of rock hewn temples, thousands of ancient treasures… and Indiana Jones

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Andy Jarosz

First off… I made a mistake with our itinerary. Petra deserves two days, even for two people who walk and walk all day, and cover large sites very quickly. There is just so much to see here! We started at … Continue reading →

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