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Greetings from the Jordanian Desert

September 2, 2016 by Dave7 Comments

This was part of an epic mid summer trek from Dana Biosphere Reserve to Petra - via Little Petra. RUNNING OUT OF WATER In temperatures approaching 40 degrees (104 degrees Fahrenheit) - perhaps higher in the shadeless rock strewn environment, we started day one of our trek under the searing heat of the mid day sun (to be sure, not the wisest move). After an hour of our estimated 6-hour trek I had already consumed 1/2 of my water allotment. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Africa, America, Art, Asia, Australia, Biosphere, Desert, Drinking, Europe, Farming, Hiking, History, Jordan, Massage, Mountain Climbing, South America, Trekking

Cooking Class at Petra Kitchen

August 3, 2016 by Jacki Ueng2 Comments

One of the most fascinating aspects for me about traveling Internationally is tasting food from different cultures and regions. What we think of Middle-Eastern food in the United States is a generalization of a wide range of countries based upon a few dishes which have become westernized. In actuality, within even one country - there can be dramatic culinary differences based on spices used and preparation styles. The culinary traditions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: America, Arabic, Art, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Food and Wine, History, Indiana, Israel, Jordan, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Pizza, Shopping Mall, Travel Blogging, Trekking, Walking tour

Dolphin Reef Spa in Eilat, Israel

June 8, 2015 by Jacki UengLeave a Comment

Those who have visited Israel, or watched the satirical movie "Don't Mess with Zohan", will recognize another side of Israelis - one that is not so apparent unless you have befriended them or come in contact with them. Deep inside, they are a bunch of fun-loving hippies and love life like there's no tomorrow. It's all about the Work Hard, Play Hard mentality. That is one of the many reasons I love Israel so much. My third visit to the country was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Beach, Coffee, Disneyland, Dolphin, Drinking, Food and Wine, Israel, Jordan, Music, Paradise, River Rafting, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Spa, Walking tour

Culture and Work Exchange in Jordan’s Wadi Rum Desert

November 4, 2014 by Erika Dunn2 Comments

Hanging out with my host in Wadi Rum

As I exited the taxi a tall, dark, man wearing flashy sunglasses and brown tunic that nearly reached his ankles, approached me. This was Fawaz, my work exchange host for the next two weeks. While he appeared intimidating at first, maybe because of his height alone, his warm smile and outstretched hand made any first impressions quickly fade away. The head scarf he wore was similar to the "desert scarf" that had recently made its way in style in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: Arabic, Caves, Culture, Desert, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Jordan, Photography, Taxi, Village, Wildlife

Mud Pond & Raymond Burr Gardens, Fiji

August 8, 2014 by Dave3 Comments

With the weather remaining dark, gloomy and at times spitting buckets of heavy rain scattering people under overhangs in downtown Nadi - it was a "weather weight off my back" today as the clouds parted and we finally had sunshine! Too much of this rain and gloomy weather is bad for my personal psyche. The cyclone watch was lifted a day or two ago and it was just a waiting game for the storm to dissipate. Today I set out for the hot springs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bangladesh, Fiji, Garden, Hot springs, Istanbul, Jordan, Massage, Palau, Papua New Guinea

Amelia Rose Earhart Poised to set Record as Youngest Woman Ever to Circumnavigate the Globe in a Single Engine Plane

July 12, 2014 by Dave1 Comment

OAKLAND, Calif. (July 11, 2014) – In just a few hours, Amelia Rose Earhart will set the record as the youngest woman ever to fly around-the-world in a single-engine plane. Upon the 31-year-old aviatrix’s historic landing in Oakland, Calif., she will symbolically complete the unfinished 1937 flight of her namesake, Amelia Mary Earhart. Amelia Rose, with her copilot Shane Jordan, has logged nearly 100 hours of flight time on this journey, stopping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: California, Colorado, Florida, Jordan, Journey, Museum, Oakland, Rocky Mountains, South Pacific, Technology

Palau Celebrates the Globe’s Ten Best Places to Swim

July 9, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Palau, Micronesia --- July 8, 2014) There are many idyllic swimming destinations in the world, but Palau’s Jellyfish Lake ranks high as one of the most unusual. According to social media manager Jessie Cahill, “Because of the overwhelming intrigue in Jellyfish Lake and the many positive comments we receive from visitors, we decided to post a survey on the Visit Palau Facebook page to formulate a list of what our fans believe to be the Top … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, California, Caves, Hawaii, Iceland, Israel, Jordan, Journey, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Oregon, Palau, Rainforest, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Ski Trip, Spa, Thailand

Leif Harum – Author, Backpacker & World Traveler

May 13, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

I was originally attracted to Leif's website, Runaway Guide several years ago because of his unique adventures and the perspective he has gained from his travels on the cheap since the age of 16 - when he ran away from home. He has become an expert in extreme budget travel acquiring the skills and knowledge to survive on the road while spending as little money as possible. Oh and he makes cool in the moment, on the road travel videos to! Q. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Backpacking, Beach, Budget travel, Bus Travel, Culture, Egypt, Euro, Europe, Food and Wine, Indiana, Istanbul, Jordan, Journey, Malaysia, New York City, Restaurants, Sand, Visa

Israel: The Royal Tour

February 25, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Israel: The Royal Tour, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, Premieres on Public Television Thursday, March 6, 2014 (check local listings) One-hour special offers unprecedented look at Israel through the eyes of its prime minister. (February 25, 2014) – A historic television event is coming to public television stations next month with the premiere of Israel: The Royal Tour. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Beach, Bicycle, Culture, Dolphin, Egypt, Helicopter, History, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Journey, Los Angeles, Mediterranean, Mexico, New York City, New Zealand, Nightlife, Peru, Technology, Walking tour

Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective

January 16, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Peter Greenberg is one of America's foremost travel correspondents and travel experts. It is admirable what he has accomplished and done for consumers (as well as his valuable contributions within the travel industry) during the past few decades. With someone who logs 400,000 airline miles a year, he maintains a rigorous schedule that would leave most people gasping for air! He has taken time out of this busy schedule to answer a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Airline, Airport, America, American Airlines, Art, Bahamas, Beijing, Cruising, Culture, Israel, Jamaica, Jet lag, Jordan, London, Mexico, Museum, New York City, New Zealand, Peace Corps, Traffic

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