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25 Reasons We Love Jordan
1. The Jordanian People Jordanian people love people. As a foreigner, you feel and receive a sense of community that makes you feel at home right away. Each person you meet has wise insight [...]
The Best Cook I Met in Jordan
When I visited Jordan, my wife and three of our friends stayed with Um Mahmoud and her family and learned of her passion and talent for culinary arts.“Cooking is comfortable to me,” Um Mahmoud told [...]
We’ll Take Care of Your Travel Needs for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Jordan will serve as the host country for the 2016 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup from Sept. 20 through Oct. 21. Matches will be played in Amman, the capital city, as well as Irbid and Al [...]
Combine Fitness and Travel in Jordan – Engaging Cultures Travel – Press Release
Combine Fitness and Travel in Jordan Engaging Cultures Travel has created a Fitness and Adventure tour that promotes healthy lifestyle, pursuit of adventure and crossing the lines of borders and cultures through fitness and travel. [...]
Tunisia’s Magic Carpets – Carpet Buying Tips for Travelers in Tunisia
Tunisian carpets might not be able to fly, but the beauty and originality of their colors and designs make them truly magical. Many travelers who take one of our Tunisia tours say their visit [...]
Is Jordan Safe to Travel 2016?
What is the current situation in Jordan for travelers? Is it safe to visit Jordan in 2016? The reality in Jordan could not be more opposite than the perception portrayed by Western media. As Americans living on the [...]
Kairouan – Culture and History in Tunisia’s Spiritual Capital
Recently I visited the city of Kairouan, considered the 4th holiest city of Islam and the spiritual capital of Tunisia. A walk through the city took me back in time as I discovered Kairouan's architectural, [...]
Tunisia: A Hidden Treasure for Hiking Enthusiasts
Tunisia is often not marketed as a hiking hot spot, but it contains many worthwhile places to visit for people who love hiking and nature. Hiking can be a great way to learn more about [...]
TUNISIA: A STAR WARS FAN’S PARADISE
Explore Star Wars' Filming Locations On Friday, December 18th the latest Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released in theaters worldwide. However, many Star Wars fans don’t realize that Tunisia was [...]
Jordan EcoTourism Spotlight Interview
We recently sat down with Deborah Regen of EcoTourLinQ for a spotlight interview. She's created an online test site for a community of people "like you who are concerned with environmental conservation and responsible travel". You [...]
Celebrating Tunisia’s Peace Prize
Here is a video recently released by the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism in celebration of Tunisia recently being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This how the Ministry of Tourism describes this film: "Tunisia celebrates the [...]
A Family Holiday On Mars
After the release of the critically acclaimed film The Martian, shot on location in Wadi Rum, the Jordan Tourism Board released the above video where an imaginative little American girl travels to Mars on her [...]
Zaghouan: A Worthwhile Day Trip for Your Tunisia Itinerary
Zaghouan is a small city that's off the beaten path for most Tunisia tours. Recently I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to the city that sits at the foot of Djebel Zaghouan, just [...]
How To Be A Human
As Wendell Berry recites "How To Be a Poet", I am reminded of how to be a human.I was particularly struck by these lines:Communicate slowly. Live a three-dimensioned life; stay away from screens. Stay away from anything that obscures the [...]
Jordan Homestays & Sustainable Tourism
"From ancient olive trees to instinctive hospitality, Jordanians are using their natural resources to cultivate a sustainable tourist industry." We love seeing our good friends Abu and Um Mahmoud in Orjan highlighted! Check out the article [...]
“What you guys do has to be the highlight of my travels. (And I’ve been wined and dined in the Paris Opera House and traveled on private trains with world famous guides). What you do gave me more understanding of a people and culture in a week than I would have thought possible!”