Places to Stay Near Jerash
Typically, travelers visiting Jerash drive in from Amman, see the ruins, then return to Amman afterwards. This limits the travelers’ time to explore Jerash, and they miss out on other great opportunities. There are a number of places to stay near Jerash in order to get the most out of your time in this incredible […]
Three Ways to Enter Petra
Although the most popular way to enter Petra is from the front gate and through the main trail, there are several methods in which you can enter and gain a different experience leading up to Al-Khazneh, or the Treasury. Here are three we’ve explored.
“Backdoor” Entrance to Petra
We recommend entering Petra through the unconventional, backwards path. […]
Jordanians: A People of Peace
Encountering Local Jordanians
When I visited Jordan, I was certainly overwhelmed by all of the beautiful sites and delicious food, but my eyes were really opened to the amount of peace among the Jordanian people.
Anywhere I traveled in Jordan, whether I was doing a homestay in Orjan Village in the northern part of […]
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 link below, we were able to share with the writer Daniel Allen ways […]
Learn to Cook Mansaf from a Masterchef
Mansaf is unforgettable. As the country’s national dish, it is an essential experience on your Jordan tour. A heaping pile of lamb cooked in a tangy yoghurt sauce and served on a bed of rice, mansaf is truly unique. Whether you’re prepping your tastebuds before your travels, or you’ve tasted this amazing meal and want […]
Passport Power
It was a warm day in Indonesia, like most of them are. Sitting on a bamboo bench, I pulled my American passport out of my front pocket to stop it from sticking to my leg. Glancing at the eyes of my local benchmate, I realized that they were locked not on me, the strange foreigner, […]
Jordan Olive Harvest Tour – Engaging Cultures Travel – Press Release
Engaging Cultures Travel announces the launch of their Jordan Olive Harvest Tour.
“After 3 years of hosting our ‘Olive Harvest Day Experience’, we decided it was time to create a multi-day tour with the Jordan olive harvest as the focal point,” says Daniel Robards, Engaging Cultures Travel’s co-founder. “Year after year we […]
Q&A with ‘Tour Radar’
We sat down with Tour Radar and answered some questions for their ‘Spotlight on the Tour Operator’ blog series.
Below is a copy of the feature:
Engaging Cultures Travel specializes in cultural immersion trips in Jordan and Tunisia. Get to know their story a little better in this edition of the […]