Bombarded daily by images of a violent interpretation of Islam, Islamophobia is digging deeper into many Western nations.
Fear creates a chasm of distrust that keeps us far from one another. Even before we look across to the other side, we associate the other with the images we’ve seen on the news. We assume ill intent; […]
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Culture Panda recently traveled with us to the majestic Wadi Rum desert in Jordan. Thanks for sharing your experience with us through your photography. Below are some glimpses of his Wadi Rum experience!
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It’s been 2 weeks since I returned to my normal life. But questions of what “normal” means have been plaguing me since my Wadi Rum tour.
“If you made me a king,” Mosalem, our Bedouin host, said, “And gave me a palace, and servants, and a feast every night, I wouldn’t take it. Out here […]
We wound our way an hour and a half north of Amman through the mountains toward Al Ayoun. Stands dotting the side of the road let you know what fruit or vegetable is in season. Jordan receives the majority of its produce from this fertile region as well as […]
An hour and a half northwest of Amman, the district of Al Ayoun (north of the famous Ajlun Castle) is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to visit. In a country that is 90% desert, Al Ayoun is a breath of fresh air with the Mediterranean climate, ancient olive […]
A few photos from our recent trip where local Jordanian students traveled with our guests. Our guest booked a customized version of our ‘Engage Jordan’ Tour. They were able to experience Mt. Nebo, Umm Qais, Jerash, and other sites on their tour with local Jordanian students.
Our guests were able to interact with the local […]
I know interacting and participating with the local host community can enhance a person’s travel experience. But, can actually traveling with locals (same van, same hot sun) add to the discovery and understanding of a travel destination and its people? Could it even benefit all parties […]
This past weekend I joined twenty eight Tunisian friends from the country’s north to bring food, clothing and medical supplies to a village in the south whose main source of income – tourism – has almost completely disappeared following the Jasmine Revolution.
For […]
We’re in the process of revamping our website, and it hasn’t been updated in a while. So, we thought we’d let you in on some things we’re doing to help travelers engage Jordan this summer. We would love to hear your thoughts and feedback.
