35 Tomatoes, 69 Cucumbers, 37 Oranges, & 60 Cookies. A total of 201 items.
We recently invited our friend Mohammad and his family (three daughters & his wife) to our house for lunch. Our experience living in Jordan has proven that Jordanians are some of the most generous and hospitable people. The personal stories of generosity […]
The way I see the world was radically changed by having a real conversation with my enemy.
During my University days, I was invited by a Muslim classmate to attend a Ramadan fast breaking meal at the local mosque. Considering myself, at the time, open minded and well rounded, I happily agreed. I thought it would […]
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 […]
Masters of the spoken word, Arabs possess the ability to string together a sequence of verses that rival any in its splendor. The nature of the Arabic language allows for the creation of beautiful poetic prose with its sing-songy endings and melodic rhythm. It almost seems unfair.
A primarily tribal and […]
I have made a habit of asking people I encounter here where they are from. I enjoy learning their stories. Are they Jordanian? Palestinian? Iraqi?
With a population of over 50% Palestinians and other various immigrants, I figure there is a good chance they might not be from Jordan. If they happen to be, their response […]
The red mountains grew larger as we turned off the main road and approached Rum Village. Our gracious Bedouin guide and host, Mosalem, greeted us, took us to his home and served us tea while we waited for him to prepare the jeep for our excursion. The entire experience felt like […]
One of the things I love about travel is the opportunity it affords you to step outside of your world and into a new one that was once completely foreign. And, what better way to see this new world than through the eyes of a local?
The […]
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,” […]
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!
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:
Well, our Jordan years began back in 1984 when, inspired by the Lawrence of Arabia film, Di Taylor and I and […]
