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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How the Overview Effect Could Change Your Life
The Overview Effect of Travel We reside inside our own worlds, full of boundaries. Some of those boundaries are real. Most are constructed. Stepping out of that world is one of the healthiest activities you can [...]
Tunisia Travel & Tourism Confidence
Tourism, business and consumer confidence is increasing in Tunisia. 2 major airlines have announced recently they've added Tunisia as an aviation hub. Hoping to boost air traffic to and from the country, it's a move [...]
Experiencing the Kerkennah Islands of Tunisia
The Kerkennah islands are a group of islands 20 km off the coast of Sfax in Tunisia. The islands don't often make it on to the average Tunisian sightseeing tour. If you compare with the [...]
This is Mohammed and He is Happy.
My son is being immersed in a life and culture different than his mom and I were raised. Unlike my childhood, he is an American minority attending school among Jordanian friends. He attends a preschool [...]
Having Summer Fun in Tunisia: Part 1
Summer has officially arrived in Tunisia. The hot Mediterranean sun is at its strongest, skies are blue, children are off from school, and weekends are spent at the beach (for those who live close enough!). [...]
“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!”