Desert Night Camps – Feynan Ecolodge The Feynan Ecolodge is not just another place to stay while in Jordan. It is actually an experience. Somehow placed in the middle of nowhere in Jordan, the Feynan Ecolodge offers you a stay you won’t forget. Here is my account of getting there and taking part in a …
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A bit off the beaten path… We arrived in Amman at 10:45 pm at night. Damn Crazy Americans! By the time we made to the car rental place, it was almost 11:15 pm. The plan was to drive from Amman to Aqaba, a three-hour drive, in the middle of the night in the middle …
Surely you have heard of the country of Jordan? You know, Indiana Jones, right? Raiders of the Lost Ark? Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? I don’t know about you, but I grew up watching this series of movies. …
Truly we all have wondered what it would be like to travel to an Arabian country after watching Disney’s Aladdin, a tale from the book One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights, كتاب ألف ليلة وليلة) and the joys of a camel ride in the desert! Indiana Jones also sparked my interest in Indian Jones …
Petra, Jordan By Night – A Practical Guide Petra by night is an after-dark, guided excursion down the Siq to the Treasury in Jordan’s famous carved city. It gets mixed reviews on the travel forums and Tripadvisor about whether or not it is worth it to go while visiting Jordan. I thought it was an …
Honestly, I hate to admit it, but I didn’t even know what a Bedouin was before I went to Jordan. I guess I have spent entirely too much time in a USA high school/college to even vaguely understand that these people still existed before now. Not only do they exist, but they also seem …
Traveling to Mexico City anytime soon? Then you will need a hotel to stay in. Fortunately, there is no shortage of hotels in the city and neighboring towns. After all, Mexico is a popular tourist destination among snowbirds and those who want to experience the beaches here. Of course, there is more to Mexico City …
When I tell you that there is more to St. Augustine, Florida than originally meets the eye. it’s true. There is a charm here that will capture your heart and make you long for more, especially if you only stay for a little while. I had a chance to talk to a few locals and …