One of the places I was most excited to visit during my Jordan Tourism Board sponsored trip was the desert of Wadi Rum in southern Jordan – just 37 miles east of Aqaba. Wadi Rum is the largest and most famous wadi (valley) in all Jordan. Its scenery and rock formations are like nothing I […]
PETRA: Day 3 – Night and Music
The common image of Petra shows it radiant, glowing under the bright sunlight. But, did you know that Petra is just as impressive, and even more mysterious, by night? This is what I wanted to experience during my third visit to Petra with the Jordan Tourism Board. One thing is for sure, the moon’s white […]
PETRA: Day 2 – Light and Architecture
I was back in Petra… My first visit to Petra, while impressive and inspiring, lacked something that is somewhat expected (or at least often represented in pictures and movies)… The sun. Seeing Petra under the rain wasn’t bad, though. The water flowing down the Siq’s canyon walls and the sandstone colors contrasting further the scenery […]
PETRA: Day 1 – Rain and History
Hidden in the mountains of Southern Jordan, lies one of the biggest cultural treasures known to man. Recently, it was named as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. This place belonged to a departed race that left its glory, heritage, beliefs, and culture carved in the giant red sandstone mountains and valleys […]
Stories From The Road: A Middle Eastern Woman’s Dream
Do all Middle Eastern women live hidden under their veil, without a voice? NO. Nijmah Al-Rub is one of the many women who took a stand for herself and fought for her dreams.
New Roads Ahead
As I leave Belize, I’m sad for leaving such a wonderful country, but I’m excited for the new places I’ll visit and new collaboration during my round the world.
