East German border guards refusing to shake hands at Checkpoint Charlie.

Time-Honored Designs 🌞 Egypt, Courtesy of @beaujolais1944 #slowroads

Our all-time favourite hotels in Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean, as picked by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller for The Gold List 2022. Click to see our 2022 round-up of the best hotels in the world.

"Explore the rose-red city of Petra! 🏜️🌟 Marvel at the stunning rock-cut architecture and ancient history of Jordan’s most iconic site. 🏛️❤️ #Petra #Jordan #AncientWonders"

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The Abbassid Caliphate ruled from Baghdad and was considered the Islamic Golden Age, from 750 to 1258, fostering great cultural and scientific growth.

NOW tackled Toronto's geographic divide with a buzzy East vs. West cover story, but 11 years later the city is expensive across the board

The Great Wall of China makes for a pretty picture, but do not be fooled! The steps are treacherous! They range from 1 inch to 2 feet in height and go on forever...the view is totally worth it though!!