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Takrouna, Tunisia: A Small Village With a Lot To Love
Are you looking for smaller sites to add to your Tunisia itinerary that are accessible and worthy of your time? One of my favorite places that fits this bill is Takrouna. This ancient Berber [...]
Authentic Souvenirs in Tunisia
Searching for the perfect authentic souvenir on any trip can be a fun endeavor. In many countries it can be hard to find a truly authentic and original token of your exploration and adventure. [...]
Travel Matters: Connecting Across Religious Boundaries
I Didn't Know That I Didn't Know When I travel, I travel to find answers to questions I wasn’t even asking, to learn things I didn’t know that I didn’t know. My arrival to [...]
Jordan’s COVID-19 Response Earns “Safe Travel” Recognition
Jordan’s response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic was quick and strict. The preemptive steps and containment strategies included a shutdown of all tourist sites and a four-day country-wide lockdown in March, followed by strict [...]
Films To Watch Before Your Jordan Tour
With the necessary pause of international travel at the moment, you now have some additional time to prepare for your postponed Jordan tour. While many will have seen the epic scenery of Jordan in [...]
5 Tips for Dealing with Bad Weather on Your Tunisia Tour
Tunisia gets over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, which makes it a good bet that you’ll be able to soak up some sun, regardless of when you plan your trip. It can be [...]
5 Tips for Traveling in Tunisia with Kids
As the mom of two (soon to be three!) young children, I can tell you that Tunisia is a fantastic place to visit with kids. With sprawling Roman ruins, jungle-like desert oases, Star Wars [...]
Coffee Culture in Tunisia: Tips for Travelers
Coffee in Tunisia has become an important part of the culture, like in many other parts of the world. You could even say coffee has taken on a culture of its own since Tunisians [...]
How to Cross from Jordan to Israel-Palestine via Allenby Bridge
Crossing into Israel/Palestine from Jordan can be a bit intimidating for some travelers. Here's a step by step of how to cross from Jordan to Israel-Palestine via Allenby Bridge, also known as the King Hussein [...]
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