Jerash, Madaba & Mt. Nebo
We woke up early to head to Jerash, located in Northern Jordan near the Syrian border. After spending almost four hours in the car going in and out of sleep, we arrived at the site of the ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gerasa (modern day Jerash), which was founded...
Petra, Jordan
David and I were up early to get ready to cross the border into Jordan. We were given adorable to-go breakfasts and our driver was right on time at 7am. We drove to Israel’s southernmost border with Jordan and waited to cross. While we were waiting we chatted with...
Masada, the Dead Sea & Bedouin Tents
At breakfast the following morning, David had told me that there was an airstrike 9 miles from our kibbutz – I suppose I sleep like a rock while traveling, as I somehow slept through it. We boarded the bus and headed toward Masada, an ancient fortress in the middle of...The Incan Empire: Machu Picchu
Our lovely Sacred Valley drive ended with Machu Picchu. I was concerned because the weather said that it was going to be chilly, cloudy, and rainy, and it began to drizzle on our bus ride up the mountain. Believe it or not, we stepped off the bus and the clouds...Hi, I’m Sarah!
Hello World! I’m Sarah Gallo, The Five Foot Traveler, and I choose to dream out loud. After conquering a crippling fear of flying, I’ve developed an unquenchable passion for traveling. Since my newfound freedom, I have set foot on all seven continents, explored 114 countries, and continue to strive to live life to the fullest. Continue Reading…
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