THE UNOFFICIAL TRAVELER
Getting to Know Jonathan
My name is Jonathan Dryer. I’m a southern guy with a love for adventure and the outdoors. I’m not afraid of taking risks for the experience of a lifetime. My astrological sign is a Sagittarius, so traveling and learning about the world hands-on is love.
I’m the youngest of five brothers and five sisters. My family has greatly influenced who I am today. I grew up traveling stateside for family reunions and vacationing during the summer. Travel was instilled in me at a young age so it naturally carried over into my adulthood.
As a single father of two beautiful daughters and the successful business owner of a trucking company, I feel the need to explore the world and bring along my daughters as much as possible. My hope for them is to make many fond memories similar to the ones that I now cherish as an adult.
I am the UnOfficial Traveler.
My Trip to Jordan
Jordan is a neutral country in the middle of several other countries that are at war in the Middle East. Surprisingly, there is no evidence of the neighboring turmoil once you enter the country’s border. I regret not having much time to spend in Jordan; however, here...
Lebanon
I was very interested in visiting Lebanon, especially because many American travelers have blacklisted this country ever since they’ve been at war with Israel. Most people asked me, “Why Lebanon?” and I was like, “Why not Lebanon?” Everyone in the Middle East that I...
Adventures in Egypt
Don't miss the amazing photo gallery at the end of this post, packed with photos from my trip to Egypt. Egypt is an amazing place. Once a cradle of dynasties along the Nile, it’s home to some of the most ancient history in the world. Cairo Cairo doesn’t look as modern...
Visiting Cyprus Island
The island of Cyprus is one of eighteen islands that contain territories of multiple countries. According to Wikipedia: The Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts: the area under the effective control of the Republic, located in the south and...
Speaking of Croatia: Part 7, Plitvice Lakes National Park
I didn’t know such beautiful places existed in the world. Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia has some of the most magnanimous combinations of waterfalls and lagoons I have ever seen, including places viewed on TV. Plitvice Lakes National Park The waterfall system...
Speaking of Croatia: Part 6, Krka National Park
I love waterfalls and lagoons and travel the world to see them. Have I seen them all? No, but have I seen movies and videos of tons of them? Yes. Krka National Park takes the cake for me. The Krka waterfall system is unique in that there are two large waterfalls that...