Lebanon Contrasts
Lebanon is such a confusing country. It is full of contrasts everywhere you look and with each person you talk to. Just when you think…
Travel Warnings and Decisions
Please Note: The actual timeframe of this blog post occurred at the end of January. All is currently fine in Lebanon now. My blog runs…
Paperwork Around the World
While in Jordan I saw all of the main tourist sites, but I also had an opportunity to get off the beaten path with my…
Experiencing Jordan Food Shock
I sat on the couch and my stomach grumbled wondering why in the hell I hadn’t given it anything but a thin piece of bread,…
Acts of Kindness in Jordan
Expect to be questioned when you go to Jordan. Of course, you will be questioned by your friends and family as to why you would…
Saltines of Salt
(to purchase any of these photography, just click on the image to learn more) As I walked through Hamam street, I could feel everyone’s eyes…
Fabulous Baker Boys
Bread seems to be the main staple in the Arabic diet. It comes in all shapes and sizes: puffy, thin, really thin, really, really thin,…
Jordan | Lodging | Middle East
Hotel With a Character
“Yella! You are in charge!” yelled Mo as he headed towards the door. “If anyone stops in, tell them that we have 2 rooms available…
These Furry Inhabitants Will Surprise You When You Visit Petra
Walking down the Siq to see the first view of the Treasury will give you goosebumps. I spent 2 days in Petra with my camera exploring…
Mercantile Exchange in Petra
I started climbing to the High Place of Sacrifice, and it wasn’t long before I was greeted by a young boy on a donkey…