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Petra
Amman, Jordan
Immortalized in film in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (and Transformers 2 among others), the ruins at Petra are Jordan's most recognizable landmarks and one of the world's great archaeological remains. The city was founded in the sixth century BC by the Nabateans. The Nabateans were originally a nomadic desert tribe, famous for their ingenuity harnessing the desert's water. P...
Oriental Institute Museum
Chicago, United States
The orient generally refers to East Asia, but the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute is dedicated to the Middle East. It is one of the world's premier research institutions regarding the region's archaeology and history. The Institute was founded in 1919, and the art deco building it's housed in was completed in 1930. The collection is largely due to the efforts of ...
Jewish Cemetery
Prague, Czech Republic
The grave of Franz Kafka is the most visited site here; turn right a row 21 then left at the wall until you come to the end of the section. Worshippers commemorate Kafka’s death on June 3rd. Address: Izraelska 1 Opening Times: 9am – 5pm Sunday to Thursday, 9am – 2pm Friday - April to October 9am – 4pm Sunday to Thursday, 9am – 2pm Friday – November to March ...
What to do with Children in Tow
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is a city for the young and the old alike, and it offers unlimited hours of fun for children aged 1 to 101, or a little underage or a little overage. Some of the major attractions for children of all ages include: Natural History Museum: This museum gives an educational and informative overview of the natural world. There is a special focus on the ecological and environmental ...