Mount Everest up close
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world at 8 844 meters (29 016 ft) above sea level. Always snow-capped above 6 000 meters it is the holy…
Jordan – Past and Present
Jordan has it all: the extraordinary carved city of Petra, Roman ruins, stark desert landscapes and a thriving capital in the friendliest country in the Near East. The capital of…
Visiting the home of the imposing Komodo Dragon
Words by Kim Lings, pictures by Kevin Lings The word Dragon evokes fairy-tale thoughts of fire-breathing winged creatures, ancient castles, and brave knights. The reality of seeing a fully grown…
A Life Time Love Affair with Egypt
My love affair with Ancient Egypt started many years ago and after thirty trips to Egypt I still get butterflies in my stomach every time I board an Egypt Air…
Easter Island – The Most Isolated and Mysterious Island in the World
No one arrives on Easter Island by accident. It is on the way to nowhere, and it is next to nothing. In fact it is the most isolated inhabited and…