Blue Domed Church in Santorini, Greece We captured this colourful photo while exploring the dreamy, sun-drenched island of Santorini. Located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of Greece’s mainland, Santorini is a special place that leaves a powerful impression on all that visit. We spent countless hours wandering the tight stone alleyways of Oia and Fira, admiring the contrast of […]
Photo of the Week: Sunrise over Sinai
Sunrise from the Summit of Mount Sinai, Egypt This week’s travel photo was captured at sunrise after we hiked throughout the night to reach the summit of Mount Sinai, an iconic biblical destination in Egypt that is said to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. As the sun began to rise over […]
Photo of the Week: Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara, Turkey This week’s travel photo captures the impact and legacy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey. The mausoleum is one of the top attractions in Ankara, along with the Ankara Citadel and Kocatepe Mosque. […]
Photo of the Week: Inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey This week’s photo was captured inside the magnificent Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. It’s one of several historical attractions in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul’s Old City, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Hippodrome. Built from 1609 to 1616, the mosque is often referred as the Blue Mosque because its interior has […]
Photo of the Week: Amber Palace in Rajasthan, India
Amber Palace in Rajasthan, India This week’s travel photo was captured at the entrance to the magnificent Amber Palace (also known as Amer Fort), located about 11 km from the city of Jaipur. If there’s one place you should visit when in Jaipur, this is it. I’ll always remember the moment we first laid eyes on this […]
Photo of the Week: Rock Bridge in Wadi Rum, Jordan
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: Mayan Pyramid in Tikal National Park
Mayan Pyramid in Tikal National Park, Guatemala Today’s travel photo was captured while exploring the humid jungles of Guatemala in Central America. The well-preserved Mayan temples and pyramids in Tikal National Park are some of the most impressive in the world, which explains why Tikal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and why it often makes an […]
Photo of the Week: Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru
Plaza de Armas in Cusco, Peru Often labeled as the gateway to Machu Picchu, the city of Cusco has developed into one of South America’s premier tourist destinations, and for good reason. The city has many claims to fame – former capital of the Inca Empire, current UNESCO World Heritage Site, historical capital of Peru, archaeological […]
