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Photo of the Week: Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum, Jordan

07/02/2015 By Traveling Canucks Leave a Comment Categories: Hiking Jordan Middle East National Park Photo of the Week

Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum, Jordan Today’s travel photo was captured while on a jeep safari through the rocky desert plains of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan. One of the stops on our tour was to this spectacular rock bridge that stretches 15 meters above ground. There are several natural arches and rock bridges in Wadi […]

Photo of the Week: The lively streets of Varanasi, India

11/22/2013 By Traveling Canucks 2 Comments Categories: Asia India Photo of the Week

Varanasi street scene, viewed from the rooftop of our hotel India is a fascinating country. Varanasi was the first city we visited during our travels through northern India, so you can imagine the culture shock and sensory overload we experienced after we passed the Sunauli border crossing between Nepal and India. There are several images […]

Photo of the Week: “Sexy Woman” in Cuzco, Peru

10/14/2013 By Traveling Canucks 1 Comment Categories: Peru Photo of the Week South America World Attractions World Heritage Site

Saksaywaman Walled Complex in Cuzco, Peru Okay, so it’s not really called Sexy Woman, but if you find yourself in Cuzco and ask someone about the tourist attraction named Sexy Woman they will surely know what you’re talking about. Saksaywaman is an impressive walled complex constructed by the Incas several hundred years ago. The stonework […]

Photo of the Week: Walking Amongst Giants in Luxor

09/20/2013 By Traveling Canucks 4 Comments Categories: Egypt Photo of the Week Sightseeing World Attractions

The Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt We almost skipped a visit to the ancient Karnak Temple Complex on our trip to Luxor – which would have been a huge mistake. Having just spent the better part of 3 days exploring tombs, temples and ruins in the Valley of the Kings and Queens, […]

Powerful Statement at the Santa Monica Pier

08/26/2013 By Traveling Canucks 1 Comment Categories: Beach California Photo of the Week United States

Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California A massive display of military graves was not something we expected to see at the buzzing Santa Monica pier. But it certainly achieved its goal. On the north side of the iconic pier, amongst a sea of colourful umbrellas and beach-goers, lies a powerful political statement that stretches […]