You can tell a lot about a person’s priorities by the way they walk.
I started noticing my American stride when trying to walk and talk with an Indonesian. During our conversation his voice would trail off and I would realize I was three steps ahead of him. He kept falling behind. Either that, or I […]
You probably aren’t going to be looking for Lucky Charms on your Jordan tour, but there is a sweet here that I would describe as magically delicious. I’ll even go out on a limb and say that it is more magical than Lucky Charms.
The name of the dessert: kenafe. The way it’s made: shred […]
When traveling, an opportunity often arises to do something outside your comfort zone.
At these moments, I’ve found it helpful to tell myself: “I will not be denied this experience!”… then dive in.
There are certain culinary adventures that travelers don’t often experience when on a Jordan tour. I have lived in Jordan for a while now […]
35 Tomatoes, 69 Cucumbers, 37 Oranges, & 60 Cookies. A total of 201 items.
We recently invited our friend Mohammad and his family (three daughters & his wife) to our house for lunch. Our experience living in Jordan has proven that Jordanians are some of the most generous and hospitable people. The personal stories of generosity […]
Masters of the spoken word, Arabs possess the ability to string together a sequence of verses that rival any in its splendor. The nature of the Arabic language allows for the creation of beautiful poetic prose with its sing-songy endings and melodic rhythm. It almost seems unfair.
A primarily tribal and […]
I have made a habit of asking people I encounter here where they are from. I enjoy learning their stories. Are they Jordanian? Palestinian? Iraqi?
With a population of over 50% Palestinians and other various immigrants, I figure there is a good chance they might not be from Jordan. If they happen to be, their response […]
Small puffs of white materialized in the light blue sky, a site virtually unseen here between the months of May and October. A thick layer of dust covers all surfaces begging the clouds to emerge from their hibernation and make their long awaited appearance signaling that the rainy season is […]
Jordanian figs are delicious, and there are more ways to enjoy them than simply popping them in your mouth. Try this blue cheese stuffed fig recipe!
My mother just came to Jordan for a visit and the one thing she wanted to take home with her; dates. Why? Because dates from the Middle East are awesome! We are always thrilled when date season comes around. My three year old son will eat them until you make […]
“Is this a relative?” I ask our Jordanian host, motioning to a large portrait of a mustachioed man. Though not on par with Panayot Hitov, his ‘stache could have given Sam Elliott a run for his money.
“That’s my brother,” replied Marwan. “Look at that mustache… He used to be a man! Then his […]
