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The city of Petra is one of the most famous cities in Jordan. The city of Petra, founded centuries ago, is known for its incredible buildings and tombs carved directly from stone.

Petra is considered one of the wonders of the world. The city was known as a lost city in the western world, until it was rediscovered in 1812. Petra is located near the town of Wadi Musa in the desert where the sand creates a contrast with traces of red rocks. The city is known for its natural geological structures, and the distinctive red color of the stone.

The historic archaeological VI century BC, and is considered the symbol of Jordan. The town is considered World Heritage by UNESCO. In the West, no one knew anything about this city until a Swiss explorer; Johann Ludwig Burckhardt discovered the great city of mysterious red stone.

Al-Siq is the main gateway to the ancient city, a corridor formed naturally due to water erosion. The entrance is very narrow and the hallway, about 1.6 kilometers long, reaches Al Khazneh and cash flow. Near the entrance is a reservoir, which looks much like another dam built centuries ago by the Nabataeans. Even today some old ruins are preserved in a huge arc that was in this place. Formerly, caravans used this post to enter Petra, and have found two huge sculptures of two merchants carrying a camel each.

Al Khazneh is the treasury, one of the most elaborate buildings of the ancient city. The structure is carved directly from the rock of the mountain. A curious aspect of the building is its architectural style, reminiscent of the buildings of ancient Greece. This building, over 2000 years old, also has its own legend that many centuries ago; pirates hid their treasure on the second floor of Al Khazneh. There are still more elaborate sculptures of human beings in the local mythology figures representing life after death. Inside the building there are several tombs.

Qasr al Bint is a temple dating from the time of the Nabataeans, dedicated to his God Dushara. The temple has three parts, and the roof is accessible by a staircase in the back of the building. The building is the best preserved in the city of Petra.

There is also a former theater carved directly into the mountain, which was rebuilt by the Roman and could hold more than 7,000 people. Al Deir, the monastery is located in the western part of the city. To reach the building you have to climb 800 steps, but the effort is worthwhile. From the top we can see magnificent views across the ancient city, including the Lions Triclinium and Wadi Araba.

In the Deir Qattan the remains of water pipes. The walls are full of Nabataean inscriptions. Still kept what appeared to be remains of an old bathroom. The Triclinium of the Lions is another smaller temple with an elaborate facade decorated with two enormous statues of two lions. Inside the temple there are two graves.

In Petra there are several museums dedicated to history and archeology. Highlights include the Museum Al Habees and Petra Archaeological Museum. There are also a large number of tombs, though some are only ruins. Some of the tombs include the Obelisk Tomb, near the Siq and the Tomb of the Palace.

The city, located in the desert and near several settlements of the Bedouin, was the intersection of several trade routes in the time of the Nabataeans. The place, full of history, has several buildings of historical interest that were carved from the mountains directly. Near the city there are several settlements of the Bedouin. From the other side of Petra magnificent open views towards the mountains.

In this area are often organized excursions by camel. About Petra there are other places like Jerash, an ancient Roman city that was built in 300 AD. Amra Cheese is a castle built in the desert, dating from the eighteenth century and still retains its beautiful murals and an old hammam.

Goa is a small region of India. The region is known for its numerous beaches and the great Portuguese influence in all cities.

The regional capital is Panaji, while the largest city in the Basque city of Gama and Margao city known for its Portuguese influence and several tourist attractions. This territory belonged to Portugal for over 450 years.

The capital, Panaji, noted for its many tourist sites have. It is worth visiting the Church Square or the Gardens. There are Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and the Palace Idalçao dating from the XVI century. Also visit the Mahalaxmi Temple, the Jama Masjid mosque and the chapel of San Sebastian. Both ornithologists and nature lovers can visit the Bird Sanctuary Salim Ali.

The most famous beaches of Goa, white sand and crystalline waters, the beaches of Miramar, which is always full of tourists, Bambolim and Dona Paula beach, where two rivers meet. Throughout the year, especially during summer and winter, the beaches of the region are filled with both foreign and local visitors.

Basque da Gama, a city near the coast, known for its beaches. Bogmalo Beach is the most famous, just nine kilometers from the city and is surrounded by smaller beaches, such as beaches and Bain Khollant. Upon entering the city is the church of San Andrés, 400 years old. Each year, one week before the festival of Raksha Banhan fair is held in a large temple fair Saptaha Bhajani Shri Damodar.

The city of Margao is the busiest in the region, because here is the shopping district. El Mercado de Afonso de Albuquerque is a closed market that attracts all kinds of traders, while Mercado Velho, the old market, is more traditional. The city is full of both churches as churches. On the religious level include the church of the Holy Spirit, Chapel Hill Monte, Damodar Temple, Hari Mandir, a Hindu crematorium, the Smash, and a Muslim cemetery, the Kabrasthan.

Goa is a land of many influences and religions, and noted for its many festivals. Various religious festivals are celebrated as Diwali or Christmas, although the region is most famous for its colorful carnivals. During Carnival, people dress up and all the cities are filled with music, dance and color.

In Goa we can also find a forest of more than 1.424 square kilometers, where the Western Ghats, a region with one of the greatest biodiversity of species in the world. In this region you will find large plantations of bamboo and coconuts.

Unlike other parts of India, which are filled with temples and shrines typically Indians, this region has an influence over Portugal, with Baroque buildings, few temples and several churches. The Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most famous of the city and there are the remains of St. Francis Xavier. The many strengths of the region, as the strengths of Tiracol, Chapora and Aguada, also attract many tourists.

The cuisine of the region is famous for its Xit Kodi, a kind of rice with fish curry, fish and other dishes. Food stands of coconut and coconut oil, like meals of chili and other spices.

Goa also has several museums, including the Goa State Museum or the Museum of Aviation in Basque da Gama, the only of its kind in India. In many theaters scattered around the three major cities can enjoy various schools of performing arts, as Tiatr, plays with a lot of music and songs.

There is nothing better after a trip to open a thick photo album and sharing their memories of times spent with friends or family. The feelings, people and places we knew which recreate stories will never forget. Find out how to make the most of your camera to make your trip unforgettable.

Surely you will agree with me that there is nothing better than returning from a trip and go running to the store revealed later to be able to relive the experience through these images.

Sometimes we see in any travel magazine, a television or the Web, an image that seems incredible, and think that only a professional photographer could have captured that wonderful.

But the reality is that it is so difficult to get some amazing photos, and if you’re traveling, you may count on a natural or urban very interesting to portray.

On the other hand, is not just about taking photos “artistic.” Do not forget the documentary, cities and towns, their inhabitants, their customs and their stories. Everything is important, and if you travel together, you can immortalize these moments with your loved ones.

The necessary equipment

When thinking about photography can fall into the trap of thinking uncomfortable contraptions, tripods, cameras weighing 5 kilograms, etc. Today, with a mid-range digital camera, or a good cell phone that take pictures, you will be more than enough.

Anyway you must be careful in some points:

* At least you should have a couple of spare batteries.
* Be sure to bring a small charger for the tour (not take up much space.)
* Recharge your batteries before every ride.
* Does your camera have enough memory? If not you should invest in one. It is very annoying to have to be downhill all the time the photos on a computer (and there will be areas where not even have access to one).
I recommend a 512Mb onwards. Make sure it is compatible with your camera model.
* Do not forget to buy also a good case to carry it comfortably, attached to a belt or belt loops. In this way, protected from dust, eventually dropped, or rubbing step and not have to take it all the time in hand.

The camera

The camera is a tool that, used correctly, but will not give you satisfaction. When photographing people, you should keep in mind that sometimes the background can be important or not. If you’re traveling to Egypt, so that you can take all the photos back out of the desert landscape, a temple or pyramid. Does it seem obvious? However, in the foreground many forget this detail.

A distant background object can enter fully into the same wall that the person depicted. An extreme approach serves to highlight a detail.

Try to avoid the sun hits you straight to take a photo, so people do not go dark or black, and clear or white background. In cases that you cannot avoid is a simple trick: even if there is a sun that splitting the land, using the flash. This will give a backlight that will clear out the picture.

The best time to take photos is during the morning because the light falls sideways and everything is better illuminated. At noon there will be lots of shadows (and many other people too).

Try before you take a picture, if is as good horizontal, or vertical. Depending on what you want to portray objects or landscapes you can choose one or the other way.

Do not jump all photos “to eye level.”  Taking a photo up you can highlight any monument or building, giving an air of “stunning.”

Images taken from high places are very good. Do not miss the opportunity if the window of your hotel has a good view!

Each region has a particular magic because of its people, so do not be afraid to ask for permission to photograph someone doing a daily task.

Tips for the return

When you have completed your trip, download the photos on your computer and retouch images with some program for this purpose. There are thousands of online tutorials on how to do it.

Choose the best photo paper for printing, just as if you had revealed.

If your camera is not digital, remember to reveal the roll as soon as possible because the colors are deteriorating with the passage of days.

Not necessarily must spend much money on developing. The development of the roll (without printing the photos) is very, very cheap. Once you have all the negatives you can choose only the best shots to enlarge.

With these techniques sure you get the best photos of your trip!