jordan attractions Archive

  • Falafel

    Love Affair with Jordanian Food

    Posted on June 8, 2011 | 10 Comments
    Food is a important part of any travel experience, and one that I always look forward to investigating. Rather than seek out the fancy, five-star dining, I’m always looking for local cuisine. Not only is this simple food cheaper, it’s almost always better than the...

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    Ancient Ruins Overload and How Petra Saved Me

    Posted on June 7, 2011 | 5 Comments
    When I first saw my schedule from the Jordan Tourism Board, I got very excited. They were kind enough to invite me to explore their country, and I couldn’t wait. I love history and I knew that Jordan’s influence in the region and in world...

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  • Wadi Rum Camels

    Cute Overload – Baby Camels of Jordan

    Posted on June 2, 2011 | 13 Comments
    I love animals, a lot. Throw in baby animals and my heart melts and I lose all control. While in Jordan, I was lucky enough to spend some time in the desert where, to my great joy, there had been a camel baby boom. Here...

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  • Jordan Watermelon

    Ultimate Street Food Experience – Best Summertime Snack in Jordan

    Posted on June 1, 2011 | 10 Comments
    On the first day of touring Jordan, we drove past a roadside stand selling bright green watermelons when the driver, Mahmoud, made a comment that marked the beginning of an epic food quest. He said that one of his favorite things to do is to...

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  • Wadi Rum

    Wadi Rum Desert Camp – The Facts and the Experience

    Posted on May 31, 2011 | 6 Comments
    It had been a long day, but then again I was getting used to it during my trip to Jordan. There was a lot to do and see in the country, and the itinerary I requested from the Jordan Tourism Board had been ambitious. That...

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