If you’ve signed up for the Amman photo scavenger hunt, here are a few things you’ll need to know:
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Many people want to know if it is safe to visit Jordan today.
All of us are listening to the news and are aware of what is happening in the countries all around Jordan today (some of us are even getting ‘Breaking News’ notifications!).
Unfortunately, the perception in the West is that all of the countries in the […]
Familiarity has a tendency to make our everyday experiences seem banal; a commute to work, a neighborhood park, a bag of chips… Actually, it’s difficult to imagine a bag of chips not seeming trite.
It’s only when we experience a dramatically unfamiliar place, and then return home that we are able to see with fresh […]
Life would be much simpler if we all stayed away from those who weren’t like us.
Our beliefs would never have to be challenged. We could happily continue on in life thinking we are right about everything, thankful that we are not like “those people.”
Life would be simpler.
However, […]
This morning I learned of the bombing that took place at the Boston Marathon. As the world was wondering who was responsible, I received the below email from a friend of mine here in Jordan:
Dear Jon,
How are you? I hope my Email find you & your family in a great health
My deep condolences for the families […]
You’ve made the decision to travel to Jordan and you’ve been counting down the days until you embark on your private Jordan tour. The time has finally arrived that many dread…it’s time to pack. You are only visiting for a week and […]
I step out of the black, goat hair tent. The morning spring air has a refreshing bite. Next to the fire, Abu Ahmad offers me a cup of mint tea. I dip my last piece of bread in fresh olive oil and “za’atar”. “Your camels are waiting for you,” […]
Traveling to Jordan during Ramadan? Here are some tips to help you continue to have a great travel experience as well as allow you to travel deeper this month.
Thankfully, in Arab culture, much of the load of traveling with kids is lifted. I have […]
As mentioned in our previous blog post ‘Women Traveling in Jordan‘, Engaging Cultures Travel hosted two American women on a 4 day customized tour in Jordan this last week.
During the visit I recorded some of their experience as women traveling in the Middle East; specifically, Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. Below are some of their […]
