[25.11.2009] On our trip around Israel and Jordan this summer, one of the attractions that we stopped at was Caesarea National Park, which stands on the mediterranean coastline, about an hour north of Tel Aviv. Caesarea is known to many due to its reference in the New Testament concerning Paul, but is home to one of King Herod's grand palaces, looking out over the sea, as well as being once a great Roman city. The park itself has three main entrances - one near the theatre (where we parked on a stony car park), one south of the Crusader city wall, and one near the eastern gate of the Crusader city. [plus]

[23.11.2009] One of the many places we visited whilst in the Middle East this summer was the wonderous site of Petra in Jordan. Many people will already be familiar with some of the sights of Petra due to it featuring in one of the indiana jones films, however, it was our guide book that drew our attention to this place, with now claims a place as one of the new wonders of the world. Petra is located about 4 hours drive from the Jordanian capital of Amman, and there are plenty of lodgings and eateries in Wadi Musa, the little town beside the entrance to Petra. Petra is a Nabataen dead city, showcas [plus]

[23.11.2009] Whilst visiting the wonderful site of Petra in Jordan this summer, we opted to stay in the Petra Moon hotel which is only a stone's throw from the actual entrance to Petra. Although it is called the Petra Moon hotel, it is actually in the little town of Wadi Musa, which is the town beside the entrance to Petra. Petra is a dead city. One of the reasons we chose this hotel was the fact that is was in our lonely planet travel guide and recommended to those on a budget, which we were. The Petra Moon is a two star 'family' hotel, which offers a small breakfast in the morning, as well as [plus]