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Exploring the South

Today we are on the road again! Elated but exhausted we are heading south, albeit three weeks behind schedule. Our unfortunate mishap in Laos, where Fiona broke her cylinder head, was costly and time-consuming. Now it is time to head towards new adventures, just like we did in Oman, nearly a year ago.

Jibrin Fort
From the southern foothills of the Hajar we passed into the lowlands. Strategically located, with a view of the surrounding dusty plains, lies the fort of Jibrin....

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Posted on April 5th, 2011

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Why World Heritage

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the Roman ruïns on the North-African shore, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Himalayan National parks, and the tempels of Angkor make up our world’s heritage. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all of us – to enjoy, experience, and protect. You can help protect the natural and cultural wonders of the world; explore the majesty of these places, recognized for their “outstanding value to humanity” under UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention; and experience for yourself the marvels of our World Heritage by visiting the sites.

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World Heritage Cruise to Singapore!

Melody and Nico are on an overland cruise from the Netherlands to Singapore. This website relates their ultimate travel experience as they visit over sixty World Heritage sites. They hope to encourage sustainable development and responsible tourism by creating awareness and by raising funds for the Friends of World Heritage initiative. Melody and Nico are self- supporting, and all raised funds go directly to the preservation and protection of World Heritage sites: for you and other future travelers, because World Heritage belongs to all of us.

the route

status update:	local time:
countries: 14
World Heritage Sites: 65
kilometers: 58979
weeks: 65

acquainted
- Ahmed el Fazaa, Son of the Desert
- Through my parents we were brought in touch with this rascal, who would be our guide in Libya. This bear of a man, tough, witty, and sharp as a knife (especially when it comes to dealing with bureaucracy) revealed to us his hidden passions and past during our extensive travels through Libya (and Algeria, but that’s a different story). Looks and words are not always what they seem, as Ahmed proved during the many hours and kilometers we spend on the road.
  A solid man in a storm, reliable, proud of his country and heritage, extremely knowledgeable about the Libyan deserts (where he spends as much time as possible), and a man of his word. But more important, a true friend.
  Ahmed, since we have left Libya we have sorely missed you! On many occasions we have wished you were here, still travelling with us. In bad times so we can support each other, and smile at life’s setbacks. In good times so we can return the incredible hospitality you have shown us, and share the wonders of the world.
- We will meet again, Inshallah.
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