Apr 27, 2012 at 9:57 am in China, Cultural Experiences, Cultural Exploration, Israel by Jennifer Choban · 8 Comments »
DanDan, the twenty-year-old daughter of my Chinese host family, had decided that we would go to KFC for lunch. I wasn’t thrilled, but when in Rome do as the Romans do, and in China, American fast food was immensely popular.
I had been in Asia for less than a week and couldn’t order for myself, so [...]
by Tiffany
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:50 am in Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Jordan, Sightseeing by Tiffany · 5 Comments »
Homesick? Not Exactly…
When you decide to live overseas for a long period of time it is amazing the things you realize you miss from home the most. Now besides my family and friends there is one significant ‘item’, I suppose you could call it, that I truly wish I could see every day.
So, what is [...]
by WYNNA
Apr 5, 2012 at 2:45 pm in Adventure Travel, Egypt, Scuba & Snorkel by WYNNA · 2 Comments »
“City of Peace” is known to be the nickname of Sharm El-Sheikh because of the many peace conferences held in this city. But it is not just the reason why this place is so well-known nowadays. Just imagine great white sand beaches, turquoise clear waters, blazing midday sun and captivating desert landscapes. Does that sound [...]
by Tiffany
Mar 14, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Adventure Travel, Cultural Experiences, Jordan by Tiffany · 3 Comments »
I feel this post should have a disclaimer, so here it goes: Anything you read, see or somehow hear on this post that makes you feel I was under the influence of alcohol during these events, I have to shamefully admit I completely knew what I was doing and the dancing described below is just [...]
by EJ Juen Jr
Feb 26, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Destination Guides, Egypt, Sightseeing by EJ Juen Jr · 2 Comments »
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It was one scorching afternoon, a merchant riding a camel was suffering from severe illness after running out of food and water. He got caught in a sandstorm seven days ago—since then he’s been wandering in the desert not knowing where he’s heading. His worsening dizziness is getting more brutal now that the giant dunes [...]
by Nate Harper
Feb 21, 2012 at 3:00 pm in Budget Travel, Egypt, Hiking, Trekking, Walking, Scuba & Snorkel by Nate Harper · 1 Comment »
Paul Theroux once said, “Travel is glamorous only in retrospect.” Traveling, and more specifically budget traveling, can and will take its toll over extended trips. Long lines, crowded buses, haggling with everyone you meet—this can wear one down until the idea of another day on the road seems almost unbearable, and thoughts begin to spring [...]
by Tiffany
Feb 1, 2012 at 2:46 pm in Destination Guides, Jordan, Sightseeing by Tiffany · 3 Comments »
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Well in this case… “When in Jordan, play as the Romans play.” Downhill from the towering Citadel is Downtown Amman’s Roman Theatre, still very much in tact since it was first built during the reign of Antonius Pius (138-161 CE). Personally I am not too much of [...]
by Tiffany
Jan 19, 2012 at 10:07 am in Cultural Experiences, Jordan, Travel Tips by Tiffany · 2 Comments »
So I’ve been in Amman, Jordan for a little over five months now and besides all the cultural changes I’ve been experiencing the traffic in this city still gets to me. Maybe if I didn’t grow up in a small town where your only neighbors were your trees this wouldn’t be too big of a [...]
Dec 22, 2011 at 10:25 am in Adventure Travel, Cultural Experiences, Destination Guides, United Arab Emirates by itravelglobal · Leave a Comment »
I want to have a desert adventure. Dubai, here I come!
Ever since I first read the Dune series by Frank Herbert, I have wanted to explore the open desert and revel in its harsh mysteries. I have read about the different options out there to satisfy my dusty desires, and Dubai it seems has everything [...]
May 31, 2011 at 10:32 am in Middle East & Africa, South Africa, Wilderness Adventures by Gear Up and Play · Leave a Comment »
There are Africa safari tours for everyone and every budget. They are heaps of fun and an amazing, once in a lifetime experience.
The Three Day Classic Kruger BreakawayTour from Johannesburg, South Africa costs $933.63. This is a two night tour in which you will ride around in an open vehicle and spot elephants, lions, leopords, [...]
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