Cheers to one year of Glamour Granny Travels
Raise a glass of bubbly with me and say ‘cheers’ to celebrate post #204 and the first anniversary of glamourgrannytravels. And what a year it has been! I have every reason to be happy because it seems...
View ArticleMud slinging at the Dead Sea/Jordan
Honestly, I didn’t quite fancy the idea of floating in a hot water tub full of barely diluted salt or smearing my limbs with slimy, black, stinking dirt, but everybody I spoke to told me that it’s an...
View ArticleTwo majestic Roman sites outside Italy
For lovers of Roman history who can’t get enough of climbing around temples, walls and the remains of entire citied, a visit to Italy is a must. But, when you come upon some of these places in...
View ArticleFrom monuments to sauce – the magic number 7
Things don’t always come in threes. Another ‘magic number’ is the 7. Here is a selection of important and beautiful destinations around the world as well as other attractions, all connected to the...
View ArticleHappening upon royalty in Petra/Jordan
In November, I was able to fulfill a life-long dream and visit the awesome site of Petra in Jordan. I had chosen the season wisely, because, just as I hoped, very few tourists were around and I could...
View ArticleUpcoming summer trips: Turkey, Oman and Jordan
Now that I have decided to postpone my house hunting in Spain until the beginning of next year, I’m free again to travel at my leisure and for my pleasure. I’m going to take full advantage of the...
View ArticleOman – my next destination
In 10 days time, I’m finally off to my often postponed trip to Oman. I guess, every traveler has a favorite part of the world which they will visit again and again. For me, it’s the Middle East. I like...
View ArticleCastles in the sand in Jordan
My trip to Jordan was only for four days and meant as a sort of ‘teaser’ to myself. I often do that, visit a country for a short period of time to get an impression and an overview and then return at a...
View ArticleSo many words for one ‘necessity’
Off the top of my head, I can’t think of another ‘necessity’ which has so many different words to describe it. I am talking about the good old toilet. Here are a few words: Toilet Rest room WC Powder...
View ArticleWhere to go for your honeymoon?
The honeymoon trip is probably the most important vacation of your life. Wedding stress over, it`s a time to send your marriage off to a good start, to be remembered and cherished over the years, often...
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