What to Pack When Traveling to Jordan
Need to know what to bring on your Jordan Tour? Read on to find is an extensive packing list for everything you will need to pack before traveling to Jordan.
Royal Jordanian’s Vulnerable Anti-Islamophobia Ad
Vulnerability in Anti-Islamophobia Ad
Royal Jordanian, the flag carrier airline of Jordan, has been receiving a fair amount of praise for it’s politically suggestive ads. Its latest leaves the chuckles behind in a powerful video addressing prejudice and Islamophobia.
“I’m not afraid of flying”, the narrator says, “…I’m afraid of being […]
Tunisia’s Surprising Diversity As A Travel Destination
Tunisia is only the size of England, but it offers a surprising variety as a travel destination. Travelers to Tunisia say what stands out are its fascinating history, the Mediterranean Sea, the captivating Sahara desert, and the authentic culture.
Tunisia Offers Fascinating History
Tunisia has a fascinating history that started with the founding of mighty Carthage nearly 3,000 years ago. Other […]
Exploring the South of Tunisia
If you’re planning your holiday in Tunisia around the resorts of Sousse, Tunis, or Hammamet, you might not realize that just a few hours south lies another world to discover. The Sahara desert transforms the landscape and you’ll find the lifestyle and culture is vastly different from the resort areas. The beauty, adventure, history, and culture […]
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 to give, and a kind heart to […]
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 the primary filming location for the planet of Tatooine in both Star Wars: A New Hope […]
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 family vacation to Jordan. Often used in Hollywood films as the Mars location, Wadi Rum has made quite an impression […]
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, spiritual, and cultural roots. Here are some of the culturally significant places that stuck out to me during my visit […]
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 60 km south of Tunis. Being a small city without a large selection of hotels, most guidebooks don’t give it much […]