Journo voyage

  The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, remain an enduring symbol of human ingenuity and artistic brilliance. Believed to have been built around 600 BCE in the ancient city of Babylon (modern-day Iraq) under the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II, these gardens were said to be an extraordinary feat of engineering. The legend tells of terraced gardens resembling a green mountain, filled with lush plants, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant flowers. The king reportedly constructed them to replicate the verdant landscapes of Media, his queen's homeland, to ease her homesickness. Though their existence is debated due to the lack of definitive archaeological evidence, ancient texts describe sophisticated irrigation systems that transported water to the elevated terraces, defying the arid environment. Whether myth or reality, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon continue to capture the imagination, embodying the marvels of ancient civilization. The Hanging G...

 Mount Everest, standing at 8,849 meters, is the highest peak in the world and a symbol of human endurance and ambition. Nestled in the Himalayan range between Nepal and Tibet, it attracts climbers from all over the globe. Known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepali and "Chomolungma" in Tibetan, it holds immense cultural and spiritual significance for local communities. First summited by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953, Everest has since seen countless expeditions, each facing extreme weather, avalanches, and thin air. Its allure lies in the challenge and the breathtaking vistas, making it a dream destination for adventurers worldwide. Mount Everest is not just a mountain; it is a global icon representing the ultimate challenge for adventurers. Formed over millions of years as tectonic plates collided, it is part of the Himalayan range that continues to rise slightly each year. The journey to its summit is fraught with danger, including the notorious "death z...

 The Eiffel Tower has long been an icon of Paris and one of the first things that come to mind when people think of the city (even France). I can’t imagine making a trip to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower!You might think that the Eiffel Tower’s popularity makes it a “touristy” attraction, but it really is not. To me the word touristy implies something that lacks authenticity, is tacky and surrounded by people selling cheap junk. The Eiffel Tower is not like that at all. First of all, it was built by a prominent French architect and engineer in celebration of an important time in France’s history- that’s keeping things pretty authentic. It is not surrounded by hordes of vendors trying to sell you souvenirs and the increased police presence since I was last there in 1998, meant that we didn’t see any obvious scam artists either. Sure, it may be tempting to turn your nose up and think, “Look at all those silly tourists. Standing in line forever, taking the same pict...

 Petra is a famous archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its nickname, the "Rose City." Perhaps its most famous structure is 45m-high Al Khazneh, a temple with an ornate, Greek-style facade, and known as The Treasury.   In the desert canyons of Jordan lies a rose-hued rock-cut beauty called Petra, a heritage site that has been around the 4th century BCE. One look at Petra and it feels as if time stood still, preserving everything, from the architectural brilliance of the rock-cut monuments to the intangible history and culture of the region. For several centuries, Petra has captivated the imaginations of travelers and historians alike. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra is more than the symbol of Jordan’s rich cultural heritage. Today, Petra is one of ...