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Waiting for Rain in Jordan
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 [...]
Camel Trek to Petra’s Monastery
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 [...]
Jordan Olive Harvest with Locals
I've been waiting a year for October and November to arrive. Autumn is my favorite season in Jordan. Though it's not the glowing orange, red, and yellow colors of Fall I'm familiar with, it does [...]
Recipe: Blue Cheese Stuffed Figs
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!
Jordan Adventurer Tony Howard
Engaging Cultures Travel recently had the opportunity to ask a few questions to Tony Howard; author, climbing expert, and Jordan travel enthusiast. Here's what he had to say: Why did you start [...]
Life Changing Travel – Jordan
By John - former guest of Engaging Cultures Travel I had the privilege of traveling to Jordan late last spring. I had traveled to Africa and Europe a couple of times before, but never had the [...]
Why Visit Jordan? (Video)
If you're like many people, you might not even know where Jordan is on a map, let alone ever considered traveling there. Petra may look familiar to you if you've seen "Indiana Jones and the Last [...]
Tour Wadi Rum, Jordan by Time Lapse
Titled 'Wadi Rum - A Majestic Landscape', this video courtesy of Visit Jordan is personally my favorite of the time lapse series released so far. I love how it seems to capture the otherworldliness [...]
Tour Petra, Jordan by Time Lapse
Celebrating the 200th year since the rediscovery of Petra by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, the Jordan Tourism Board has recently released a beautiful time lapse video of this world wonder. Enjoy the video and [...]
Tour Amman, Jordan by Time Lapse
Visit Jordan has released another great video featuring Jordan. Take 30 seconds to explore and tour Amman through a time lapse of a day, from sunrise to sunset, in this exciting capital city. If [...]
Arab Hospitality in a Jordanian Village
As an American living in Jordan, Ramadan can be a lonely time. Many of my local friends are exhausted during the day, and busy with family in the evenings. Occasionally, however, an invitation comes to [...]
Al Ayoun, Jordan
An hour and a half northwest of Amman, the district of Al Ayoun (north of the famous Ajlun Castle) is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to visit. In a country that is 90% [...]
Date Smoothie 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 [...]
Travel in Jordan During Ramadan – What to Expect during your Visit to Jordan
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.
Family Travel in the Middle East
Traveling with kids can be stressful. There are so many things you can be worried about. How will they do on the airplane? Will they sleep ok in the hotel? Will they eat any [...]
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