The New and Old of Jordan

February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Within a few hours of arriving in Amman, I was weaving through the tiny, traffic clogged arteries of the old city centre, the Ballad. The fluorescent green light of the city’s many mosques, fleck the surrounding hills as dusk falls. The red, white, black and green of Jordan’s national flag hangs from nearly every white-stoned building in the city, with pictures of a smiling King Abdullah II and his glamorous wife Queen Rania, lit up outside all official buildings. This is a big year for Jordan. 2009 marks 10 years... [Read more]

Flipping Off the Intensity Switch

August 24, 2007 · Leave a Comment 

Having recently taken my first trip into New York City, I fell in love. I’d always blown through New York with a quick connection, hurriedly moving on to another destinations. This time my itinerary gave me a full day and night layover. So I caught the train into the crowded canyons of Manhattan — it’s actually very simple to do — and experienced first-hand the things that make the material-life full. The entertainment, nightlife, museums, sights, sounds, and flavors – I found it all here.

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Announcing the New Seven Wonders of the World

July 7, 2007 · 3 Comments 

A worldwide popular vote has been underway to select the New Seven Wonders of the World, sites to be listed alongside the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. The 7 winners, out of 77 finalists, were selected today – 7/7/07 (notice the numeric theme going on here). These are the seven receiving the most votes:

Chichen Itza, Mexico
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Unforgettable Jordan (video podcast)

June 2, 2007 · Leave a Comment 

Steve Smith just returned from Jordan and I was dying to see the pictures. They didn’t disappoint. Now I want to to go to Jordan. I suppose some may want to avoid Jordan due its proximity to neighboring countries, but this is a ridiculous idea. Jordan has a much larger reputation for being one of the safest countries and Steve had a few thoughts on this issue as well.

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“Blessed Are the Merciful…” Voluntourism in Jordan

May 25, 2007 · 3 Comments 

A relatively recent development in tourism, socially conscious “voluntourism” is quickly gaining popularity. So, what is Voluntourism? Basically, it unites the best of travel with giving something back to society in return. Travelers get to enjoy the art, heritage sites, and the recreation of a destination, but also have the chance to immerse in the local culture while serving both the people and places visited. In my Holy Week journey through Jordan,... [Read more]