Go beyond the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx, which truly are spectacular but offer only a very small glimpse into Egypt's great past and present. Enjoy a Nile River cruise to Nubian villages, which offer culture, tradition, and history very different from elsewhere in Egypt. Take a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, a camel ride or hike in the Sahara desert, visit night bazzars in Cairo, or go scuba diving in the Red Sea.
Jordan is one of the most beautiful and severely underrated countries in the world! UNESCO World Heritage-site Petra, desert safaris in Wadi Rum, Bedouin cave camping, scuba diving in the Red Sea, floating in the Dead Sea, ancient Roman ruins in Jerash, and spectacular night markets in Amman - Jordan has it all! Despite neighboring conflict-ridden countries, Jordan is well-known for its safety and friendly population, always eager to chat with and help tourists.
MEXICO
From solo adventurers to couples, groups of friends or families, Mexico has something for everyone! Mexico boasts Mayan ruins, Aztec pyramids, whale-watching and monarch butterfly migration nature tours, jungle hikes, waterfall jumping tours, modern metropolitan cities, tiny rural villages, white sand beaches, and excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. This is all in addition to In addition to Mexico's world-famous street food and phenomenal restaurants, which warrant a visit to the country in and of themselves.
Learn how Americans can travel to Cuba legally by themselves or as part of an authentic small group tour. Cuba is a diverse, vibrant island paradise seemingly stuck in the 60s. From classic car tours through Old Havana and bike tours through tobacco country to scuba diving in the Bay of Pigs, flamingo watching in Cienfuegos and waterfall jumping and art walk tours in Trinidad - Cuba has something for everyone! Though Havana is a must-see city for any visitor to Cuba, trips outside the capital city are required to really understand and fully enjoy the country.
The city that never sleeps offers and endless variety of food, art, museums, theater, cultural activities, educational tours, and the world's best nightlife. New York City enjoys some of the worlds' best live music, street art, and massive food festivals. Already been to both of the city's Chinatowns? Visit Koreatown or "the other" Little Italy (the one that most tourists don't know about). Had your fill of hot dogs and NYC-style pizza? Why not try Trinidadian, Salvadorian, or Guyanese food! Come enjoy a side of New York City that only locals know about!
