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Agios Minas Beach – A hidden Paradise on Remote Karpathos

Agios Minas Beach – A hidden Paradise on Remote Karpathos

by Kyle H | Feb 2, 2025 | Adventurer, Beach, Europe Travel, Greece, International, Travel Inspiration

There is no place in Greece quite like Agios Minas Beach. The island of Karpathos has some of the best beaches in all of Greece. My time spent reading, writing, and swimming in the warm waters  of the Mediterranean Sea are some of my most cherished memories of...
Valley of the Temples | Exploring Greek Temples in Sicily

Valley of the Temples | Exploring Greek Temples in Sicily

by Kyle H | Jan 28, 2025 | Adventurer, Europe Travel, Italy, Travel Inspiration

The Valley of the Temples is a magical place. Perched on a set of hills overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, is a sanctuary of history and cultural heritage that plays with the imagination. Here, in the Southern corner of Sicily, lies one of the...
Churches In Rome – 10 Scared Spaces In The Eternal City

Churches In Rome – 10 Scared Spaces In The Eternal City

by Kyle H | Jan 18, 2025 | City, Europe Travel, Italy

It’s said there are over a thousand churches in Rome. Indeed, when visiting Rome you can’t swing a set of olive wood rosary beads without hitting a local parish church built over the ruins of an ancient temple, a basilica bell tower, or an imposing baroque facade...
Day Trip to Venice from Rome: Everything You Need to Know

Day Trip to Venice from Rome: Everything You Need to Know

by Kyle H | Dec 17, 2024 | Adventurer, City, Europe Travel, General Travel Tips, International, Italy, Travel Inspiration

Venice is one of the most mesmerizing and unique places in Italy and the world. This legendary and historic city on the water once dominated the Mediterranean Sea. Today, it is a must see destination for travelers from all walks of life. Its canals, serving as...
Akrotiri Peninsula: Hidden Beaches and Wonders in western Crete

Akrotiri Peninsula: Hidden Beaches and Wonders in western Crete

by Kyle H | Sep 17, 2024 | Adventurer, Beach, Europe Travel, Greece

Protruding into the Mediterranean Sea in Crete’s Westernmost Chania region is a relic of the island’s cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage. This is the rugged and remote Akrotiri Peninsula, a scenic area of 44 square miles that captures the essence and...
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Agios Myron, Crete
The holy church of Agios Myron is located in the village of Agios Myronas in central Crete. It is one of the island’s most treasured spiritual landmarks, housing both the upper church and a revered holy cave.
Agios (Holy) Myron was the 7th bishop of Crete after Agios Titos brought Christianity to Greece’s largest island. He started life as a simple farmer and became a clergy after his wife passed away. He was known for his spiritual guidance.
The church of Agios Myron is considered miraculous and many personal miracles have been recorded. The church is situated on a set of two hills and includes a holy cave where the relics of Agios Myron were found in 2014. On the lower hill, a cave where Agios Myron’s relics were discovered is marked with an icon and an oil lamp. The upper church is larger and contains the relics which stream myrrh. It is collected in cotton swabs and distributed to visitors.
The feast day of Agios Myron is on August 8. Divine Liturgy is conducted in the morning and the reliquary is opened which streams myrrh. A panigiri or Greek festival is held in the evening. A unique cultural and spiritual heritage on the island of Crete.
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It was around a 30 minute uphill walk from Jabal Al-Weibdeh to the top of the ancient citadel. On that steep hilltop are remains of Roman ruins, Byzantine walls, and the old Umayyad palace. Sunset drenched the arid and sprawling capital in a thousand hues of pink, purple, and gold. The call to prayer drifted through the valley as schools of birds danced in the sky. Across the way, the Roman Theater glistened in evening orange lights. This is Amman, the capital and ancient heart of Jordan.
Amman is incredibly old and is one of the most surprising cities I’ve visited in the region. An endless sea of earth tone apartments intermix with ancient ruins throughout the densely-packed hills of a city as old as civilization itself. It has a surprising creative side too, a hidden jewel of the Middle East.
What I love most about Amman is the strong sense of both history and authenticity that prevails everywhere you go.
In my travel guide to Amman, I share the best places to eat, shop, and explore during your time in this remarkable and storied city built on seven hills (map included).
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Old Soul • New Worlds • Travel Blog • Adenture • Globe Trotting • Desert sands • The Levant • Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan • Travel Deeper
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Oman is the gateway of the Middle East. It’s the serene, often overlooked corner of Arabia. Compared to the other flashy oil-rich monarchies of the region, Oman has retained its unique character and authenticity. It’s truly one of the most exciting places to travel to in the region. Yet, while many people visit the coastal capital of Muscat, the walled historic city of Nizwa, and the soaring peaks of Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams, very few people head further south.
Just an hour flight from the cosmopolitan, date tree-lined boulevards of Muscat, Salalah and the Dhofar region are another world entirely. Tropical forests blanket the coast, with palm trees extending all the way to the shoreline. Concealed within Salalah’s lush and myseterious tropical forests are massive banana, mango, and papaya plantations.
Thousands of wild camels roam freely across pristine white-sand beaches, framed by soaring mountains and rugged cliffs that seem to plunge directly into the sea. Salalah isn’t just a destination, it’s a travelers real life dream. It’s the soul of Dhofar, Arabia’s Eden.
Despite this, Salalah is still off the beaten path and is one of the Middle East’s best kept secrets. It’s gaining more popularity though. When I visited in early April, I was the only traveler swimming on postcard-worthy tropical beaches and trekking the wild and exotic coastline dotted with camels as far as the eye can see.
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📍Salalah Almost forgot this was the whole point 📍Salalah 
Almost forgot this was the whole point
To pause. To experience. To get inspired.
To remember how lucky we really are. To discover new horizons and explore new worlds.
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