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A local boy in Petra, Jordan

Is Jordan Safe to Visit?

December 18, 2011, by Lily, 31 Comments

Petra at night before rain, Jordan

What Happens in Petra When It Rains?

December 13, 2011, by Lily, 59 Comments

Camel ride in Wadi Rum desert, Jordan - Lily Leung

Top 8 Highlights from 8 Days in Jordan

December 1, 2011, by Lily, 39 Comments

Beachside cafes in Dahab, Egypt

Dahab, Egypt – How 5 Days Turned Into 9

November 25, 2011, by Lily, 16 Comments

Snorkelling at Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Things to do in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

November 21, 2011, by Lily, 13 Comments

Hatshepsut Temple entrance, Luxor, Egypt

Ancient Egypt Temples in Luxor

November 10, 2011, by Lily, 11 Comments

Rock formations in the White Desert, Egypt

A Weekend in Egypt’s White Desert

November 6, 2011, by Lily, 32 Comments

Hiking in the Colored Canyon near Dahab, Egypt

Egypt Landscapes That Put Life in Perspective

October 30, 2011, by Lily, 23 Comments

Sitting on a camel at the Pyramids, Egypt

Best of Ancient Egypt Pyramids [Photos]

October 28, 2011, by Lily, 31 Comments

Sphinx & Pyramids, Egypt

Egypt Activities for the Next Two Weeks

October 26, 2011, by Lily, 9 Comments

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I left behind my corporate job and to travel around our beautiful world for a year. Sharing my adventures in real-time on Facebook & Twitter. Started my journey in India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Middle-East and currently in northern Thailand... read more⇒

Lily is currently in…

Toronto, Canada - home for the holidays and chillier weather :)

Previously:
Chiang Mai, Thailand - Nov 20 to Dec 19
Jordan - Nov 11 to Nov 19
Egypt - October 19 to Nov 11

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