Michael Turtle

The Crystal Skull of Belize

This ancient Maya city is where the most famous of the world’s crystal skulls was said to have been found. But does it really have special powers?

I go deep into an enormous cave complex in Belize worshipped by the ancient Maya people, but rarely-visited by anyone these days.

Here are some of the incredible sights to see in Belize that are just slightly off the tourist trail.

The district has a lot of history but it’s also become the coolest part of town, with lots of new things to discover.

Could the beaches and diving sites near Aqaba in Jordan become a new winter escape for European travellers?

This stunning desert landscape in Jordan is a World Heritage Site and the setting for 12,000 years of human development!

Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. So why is it not better known and why is it not a World Heritage Site?

I’ve wanted to visit Petra for a long time and, let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations! Here’s why.

In Jordan, history runs deep and strong. The country was the stage for thousands of years of humanity’s story – now, it’s perfect for tourists.