I had read somewhere that the Vallée Blanche Traverse is one of the most spectacular day hikes in the Chamonix area or indeed anywhere in the world. And spectacular it is.
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts, a unique blend of old and new. I'd only scheduled a day and a half to visit Amman, but wish I'd had an extra day at least.
Jerash, Jordan, is the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa. It is pretty awesome and the complex was much larger than I expected.