Gallipoli

The tour group in Turkey was lead by a young man called Cemali (pronounced Jemali). Cemali has a tendency to take things a little too seriously and some people might describe him as condescending.

The Ayasofya Gallery

This incredible building has been a church, a mosque and a museum during its 1500 year history. Its also conveniently across the road from another remarkable place: the Blue Mosque.

Istanbul II

Istanbul was the beginning of my first experience of an organised tour.

The Blue Mosque Gallery

One of my favourite buildings anywhere.

Istanbul

– Mosques and Viagra in the city that straddles Asia and Europe –

Petra Gallery II

More photos from the stone city.

The Dead Sea

A pilgrimage to the lowest point on earth is just something you have to do before you die. No excuses – You don’t want to miss out on this one.

JORDAN V – Wadi Rum

Camping in the Jordanian desert was not what I’d expected.

The Myth and Romance of Backpacking

“Backpacking” is a loaded term. It doesn’t just mean “backpacking” (especially to the uninitiated). It means any number of fanciful things: young, beautiful, free spirited twenty somethings; passing around beers and cigarettes; barefoot carelessness; impromptu guitar sing-a-longs; hot balmy nights under the stars; sexy, ever deepening tans; adventure, love and BFF’s.

The reality of backpacking can be somewhat different.

The Creatures of Petra II – The People

You might think an ancient ruined city in the middle of a desert would be an eerie, quiet place. Actually, its a cacophony of weird and wonderful characters.