Grand Escapades
Travel Photography & Travel Experiences of Africa, South America, the Middle-East & Asia
The Monastery, Petra
Type Of Travel
Jordan was the first “real” trip / road-trip we undertook with our 3 kids (aged 4, 4 & 6 at the time of travel in April 2024). So clearly, we did not try in any way to cut costs. Continue Reading →
View of the Wadi Rum at “Lawrence’s House”
Over the last 20 years, somehow, Jordan had never made it to the top of my travel destinations… What a mistake! The country should receive all the attention it deserves: Continue Reading →
Treasury or Al-Khazneh at sunrise, Petra, Jordan
Jordan was the first “real” trip / road-trip we undertook with our 3 kids (aged 4, 4 & 6 at the time of travel in April 2024). So clearly, photography was no priority, for obvious reason. Nonetheless, there are so many photo opportunities in Jordan that I could shoot quite a few nice pictures.
With more time, especially early morning and late afternoon, opportunities can be countless. What helped us a lot, though, was the fact that with the war in Gaza, tourists simply avoid the region. Imagine being alone in front of “The Monastery” in Petra… Unique! Continue Reading →