If you are about to embark on a journey to Jordan, have always dreamt of traveling to Jordan, or have come back from the beautiful experience, I have compiled 7 books to read traveling to Jordan. These books provide some insight and history into the magical Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. While one can easily embrace their imagination, […]
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Traveling to Jordan? Camping with Bedouins in Wadi Rum is a MUST! Also known as “The Valley of the Moon”, Wadi Rum is one of the world’s most magical Desert Landscapes, a valley naturally cut into sandstone and granite rock. Whether you’re looking for a one or few night stay, for the budget traveler or the luxury,
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Israel is a destination that fits many traveller’s desires whether it’s for a Culinary Excursion, a Historical Exploration, a Cultural Immersion, a Spiritual Quest or for Adventure Seekers. Along the coast are miles of beautiful beaches for surfers and lovers to bathe in the sun. Inland lies the Negev Desert that spans across 4700 square
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On my third trip to Israel, I discovered the ultimate Hippie & Relaxation experience, a paradise I could perhaps disappear to for quite some time. A Spa in a Treehouse on a Beach, in the southern tip of Israel, situated in the beach town of Eilat. This spa literally blew my mind out of the water
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A beautiful sandy beach with the soothing sound of waves breaking on the shore is at the top of the list of many people’s requirements when planning their summer holiday. This list brings together some of the most idyllic spots in the world for feeling soft and warm sand in between your toes. There’s something
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What is this term “Whimderlust” I refer to? Out of all the travel jargons, this is a first I’ve heard this too. My baby sister invented that word a few days ago for her blog, creating a fusion between traveling on a “Whim” & “Wanderlust”. Hey, who knows if it’ll end up on the Webster
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Happy Nowruz my friends! In other words, “Happy Iranian (or Persian) New Year!” I made a “Nowruz Celebration Film” in my Documentary Filmmaking class at UCLA that I wanted to share. “Nowruz” is the Farsi term which means “the new day“, a celebration of the start of Spring. I have had the fortune to celebrate
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Oh my. What a discovery today! I parked my car at Westwood Village for a quick errand to Verizon for my Blackberry. I glanced out to the street and realized that Farmers Market was going on. I strolled out through the crowds of UCLA students and noticed the Middle-eastern stand
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I pretty much listen to Arabic Music everyday. Some traditional Lebanese, Iranian and Egyptian hits. And other times, these techno variation mixes of Arabic music. It takes my imagination back to all the countries I’ve visited. The people I’ve met and miss. I am continually reminded why I love traveling to the Middle East so
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Who are the Bedouin people? They are known as a small population of nomadic Arabs who have been wanderers of the desert. They stick with their tribal traditions, are strict Muslims who have traditionally roamed the desert. In modern times, they tend to stay within two locations through the year, dependent on weather. They are
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