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05/30/2019

Taken in Jamaica by one of our team - what a view!

05/07/2019

Next stop Egypt!

With a fascinating history that reaches back to the dawn of civilization, Egypt is considered the oldest travel destination on earth. The African nation’s aw...

04/23/2019

Where next? We liked Japan

11/30/2018

A crucial corner of the Middle East, awash with biblical heritage, ancient sites, broad swathes of desert and – in Petra – one of the most iconic landmarks on the planet, Jordan could scarcely be called an unknown quantity. But it also has its unheralded areas and its little mysteries.

Petra is a hidden gem that will take you through the history of Middle East like no other place. It easily rivals Jerusalem as a caretaker city of the Middle East history.

We'd love to design your dream trip to Petra - contact Narat Agents to book a tour to Jordan!
Planning a trip to Jordan and want to know a bit more about the country first? Then check out these interesting facts about Jordan in our previous post💭

11/30/2018

Below are a few interesting facts about the city that may induce you into trying out the Middle East tourism.

1. Among the Petra's amazing architecture, The Treasury is the most popular. It is estimated to be over 2,000 years.
2. The Bedouin of the Arabian Desert have destroyed some of the most priceless carvings on the Treasury's walls. They used the carvings as target during their shooting practice.
3. The structures on most of the Petra Archaeologicalsite have been weakened by the salt that is blown from the dead sea and which crystalizes on the building's columns.
4. Petra is though to have been built during the Byzantine Era of the 5th and 6th AD when Petra became an important Christian center.
5. Petra is home to over 800 carved tombs.
6. Petra is more popular for its 800 individual monuments that includes buildings, tombs, baths, funerary halls, temples, arched gateways, and colonnaded streets, that were mostly carved from the kaleidoscopic sandstone.
7. The city was first established in 312 BC; making it one of the oldest metropolises in the world.
8. It is in Petra that King Aretas called for the arrest of the biblian Apostle Paul after he was converted into Christianity.
9. Among the most popular monuments in Petra is the 2,100-pound sandstone bust of Dushara, Petra’s primary male deity.
10. Petra is one of the evidence to Mankind that Middle East was after all the most influential region of the world in the Middle Ages.
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11/29/2018

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11/28/2018

is a colorful land of textiles, ancient ruins, and incredible culture. It’s also home to one of America’s favorite foods – and an interesting national dish! Check out these 12 interesting facts about Peru to learn more about one of our favorite destinations in .

11/28/2018

DID YOU KNOW❓

1. Sacred City of Caral-Supe (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is believed to be the oldest site occupied by humans in the Americas. Its history dates back 5,000 years.
2. Three-quarters of the world’s alpaca population lives in Peru. The national animal is the vicuña, a small camelid similar to the alpaca. It comes in 22 natural colors and its wool is considered the world’s most luxurious fabric.
3. Roasted guinea pig – Cuy – is the national dish of Peru. It is served whole – head and feet intact, MUST TRY!
4. Peruvians celebrate New Year’s by gifting one another yellow underpants on New Year’s Eve to bring good luck in the coming year. It is tradition to wear them inside out (underneath clothing) until midnight, then flip them around at the stroke of midnight.
5. The highest sand dune in the world, Cerro Blanco, can be found in Peru. It is located in the Sechura Desert and stands 3,860 feet from base to summit.
6. The deepest canyon in the world, Cotahuasi Canyon, is also found in Peru. At 11,004 feet deep, it is almost twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.
7. The Incan Empire was larger than imperial Rome at its peak. It included 24,855 miles of roads and relied on a network of chasquis (runners) to keep the kingdom connected.
8. The potato originated in Peru and today, there are over 3,000 varieties grown in the country. Peruvians like to say “Soy mas Peruano que la papa” which means “I am more Peruvian than the potato.”

11/28/2018

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11/26/2018

🇨🇱 is a long thin country threaded over the Andes Mountains on the western coast on South America. Its geography varies from northern deserts so southern forests, volcanoes, and lakes. It also holds Easter Island and a section of Antarctica as its territory. The nation as a whole is one of the most stable and prosperous in . With its rich history and vibrant culture, travel to Chile is always a right decision👌🏻

11/26/2018

DID YOU KNOW❓

Easter Island is nestled on the most southerly point of Polynesian Triangle. In 1995, UNESCO listed the Island as a World Heritage Site. Most of the Island is part of the Rapa Nui National Park that protects its 887 monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapa Nui people. Below are a couple of interesting facts about it:

1. Given its position on the globe, the Island is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world but also least visited. The Chilean government has attempted to reduce the legal constraints of visiting the island to no avail. For the few that make it to the island, the 2,200 miles off the coast of Chile journey will be more than worth it.

2. The Moai statues are believed to have been carved between 1250 and 1500 AD by the first inhabitants of the island.

3. The Moai and Ahu statues all feature an oversized head, broad nose, and a mysterious, indecipherable facial expression. Archaeologists are still struggling to learn how these ancient peoples managed to get here, leave alone carve the statues.

4. The Island is named after the Dutch explorer who first landed here. He wondered how anybody could survive in such a treeless island. Actually, there were about 2,000 Polynesians on the island when it was first discovered. However, diseases reduced this number to about 200 by late 19th century. One wonders if they really belonged to this planet...a question many folklore stories seek to answer in the countryside of Chile.

Hopefully the scientists will answer the question of the Moai statues fully in our lifetime!

For more information on tours to Easter Island and Chile, please contact NĀRAT Agents Today!