Tuesday, December 22, 2015

#MoveForTunisia

'Don't think the movement, be the Movement' #MoveForTunisia Check out this new video v Discover Tunisia highlighting some of the epic sites of #Tunisia!
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Thursday, December 17, 2015

TUNISIA: A STAR WARS FANS’ PARADISE

Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens opens tonight! Are you Star Wars Fan? Then you know #Tunisia is a Star War's paradise! Read more on our blog! http://ift.tt/1RUqRZL
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Jordan, Out of This World: Wadi Rum

After the release of the critically acclaimed film The Martian, shot on location in #WadiRum, the Jordan Tourism Board (Visit Jordan) released the below video where an imaginative little American girl travels to Mars on her family vacation to #Jordan. Check out the video below and more on our blog! -http://ift.tt/1Nq3ofV
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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Tunisia's guardians of democracy

Cheers to #Tunisia as four Organizations were awarded The Nobel Peace Prize today!
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Explore Petra with Queen Rania in Google Maps - اكتشف البتراء مع الملكة رانيا العبدالله

Yeah, this is awesome...check out the video with Queen Rania & then the link below for a behind the scenes audio with Google Street View of Petra. http://bit.ly/1X9R5Mw #shareyourjordan Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey Google Arabia #Jordan #Petra
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Jordan, Out of This World: Wadi Rum

Jordan, Out of This World. Awesome new video from Visit Jordan! Communicates Jordan and her dreamy magic well! Adventure Travel Trade Association My Jordan Journey The Martian #WadiRum #LawrenceinJordan #MartianinJordan
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Thursday, October 22, 2015

I am Jordan, the land of hospitality - أنا الاردن، أرض الضيافة

We couldn't agree more, that Jordan is the "Land of Hospitality". Check our Visit Jordan new video! My Jordan Journey
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Monday, October 12, 2015

Zaghouan: A Worthwhile Day Trip for Your Tunisia Itinerary

Although #Tunisia is a small country, there are always new gems to discover here. Click below to read more... Discover Tunisia #travel
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Monday, October 5, 2015

Eiffel Tower tops list of 20 most Instagrammed tourist attractions

60 million photos are uploaded to Instagram every day. Jordan's Petra makes #20! on list of most Instagrammed tourist attractions. Have you visited #Petra? #shareYourJordan #GoJordan #Jordan Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey
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Sunday, October 4, 2015

How much will it cost you to travel around the world for a year? This infographic has it figured...

How much will it cost you to travel around the world for a year? This infographic has it figured out. (Not as much as we imagined!). v Matador Network
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Bedouin Coffee deep in the Wadi Rum Desert, Jordan.

It's #nationalcoffeeday! There's coffee shop coffee & then there's roasted cardamom pounded with fresh #coffee beans by a grinning Bedouin host deep in the Wadi Rum desert of Jordan. We know our choice. #Jordan #Wadirum Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey
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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Tunisia I Feel Like

#Tunisia was awarded the best promotional video prize regarding tourism at the 21st annual General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Check out the winning video below! Come to Tunisia #ttot
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Single Best Piece of Travel Advice Ever

L.A. Travel Mom shares tips some leading travel experts have received about the art of traveling. SmarterTravel
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Sunday, September 13, 2015

5 of Tunisia's Best Kept Secrets - Tunisialive

'Some of the best tourist sights in #Tunisia are still a mystery to most foreigners'. Check out Tunisia Live's list of things experience besides the beach in Hammamet or Sousse.
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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Take a Walk on Mars

Did you know the Wadi Rum desert in #Jordan is a becoming a popular filming location? The Mars like desert is the location of Ridley Scott's & Matt Damon's upcoming movie The Martian. Check out the link below to see the other movies that were filmed here. My Jordan Journey
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Monday, August 17, 2015

Aqaba to Wadi Rum: From Waves to Dunes

Check out Visit Jordan latest enticing video shot in the Wadi Rum desert & the coastal city of Aqaba located on the Red Sea.
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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Hymn To Jordan

StoryTravelers rock it in their beautiful 'Hymn To Jordan'. Check it out! Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey
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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Street art with a message of hope and peace

We love eL Seed's work in #Tunisia, here he shares about his message of hope & peace through street art on TED. His ambitions? To create art so beautiful it needs no translation, be an ambassador of his culture, & break stereotypes through his art work.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Queen says Arabic can bridge East-West gap, fight stereotypes | Jordan...

Jordan's @QueenRania says Arabic can bridge East-West gap http://ow.ly/QaYN7
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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Petra

#Petra makes Travel + Leisure's 25 Trips of a Lifetime. We agree, check it out below.
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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Jordan homestays embrace sustainable tourism

We love seeing our good friends in Orjan highlighted! Check out the article below, we were able to share with the writer Daniel Allen ways #Jordan is embracing sustainable tourism. South China Morning Post SCMP Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey Adventure Travel Trade Association Engaging Cultures
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016 Emblem Revealed!

U-17 Women's World Cup is in #Jordan next year! Check out this fun promo video highlighting beautiful Jordan. Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein Visit Jordan FIFA U-17 World Cup https://youtu.be/WO9SZzz0JDs
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Saturday, June 27, 2015

Jordan on Instagram: Photos that will make you wish you were here - CNN.com

Local Jordanian photographer Farah Foudeh took over the CNN, CNN Travel and CNNArabic Instagram accounts this week. Check out what she came up with... #shareyourJordan
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Friday, June 26, 2015

Wisdom Under the Stars

'People I have met all over the world connect Jordanians with words like "hospitable," "proud," "charming," "family oriented," and "brave." v CNN iReport #Jordan #goJordan Feynan Ecolodge
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Thursday, June 25, 2015

17 signs you might be in Jordan - CNN.com

17 signs you're probably in #Jordan; including one from us (#11)! CNN Connect the World #goJordan
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Yes, Travel Is Extraordinarily Good For You: Experts Show How And Why - ForbesLife

Copy, Paste, Email to Boss. You are welcome.
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Review of Engaging Cultures Travel - Private Day Tours

:D, Ha! One of our favorite TripAdvisor lines so far. Jordanian Hug - "Did a private 6 day tour that needed to please husband, Mother in Law, and me". #tripadvisor #COE2015 #shareyourJordan
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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

5 Movies You Won't Believe Were Shot in Tunisia - Tunisialive

How many of the 5 have you see? #Tunisia Come to Tunisia tunisia-live.net
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Monday, May 25, 2015

Top 15 Islands in the World That You Must Visit | Wink Travel

Maui, Santorini, Ko Tao....Djerba, Wink Travel lists #Tunisia's Djerba Island on their list of the Top 15 islands to visit in the world.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Tunisians unfurl world's 'largest' flag

Sorry Texas... :) #Tunisia has a larger flag.
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Monday, April 27, 2015

Tunisia looks to tap into its history and push its olive oil front and center

"...in #Tunisia, it’s also a ritual and a celebration. Workers chat and laugh until a man breaks into a song. Women follow with ululation as if an impromptu back-up choir."
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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Hend Sabry invites you to Visit Tunisia

We love seeing the support for #Tunisia. Check out this video by well known Arab movie stars listing off the names of different cities in Tunisia. #visit_tunisia v Hend Sabry
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Hend Sabry invites you to Visit Tunisia

We love seeing the support for #Tunisia. Here's by well know Arab movie stars listing off the names of different cities in Tunisia. #visit_tunisia v Hend Sabry
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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Street Food Tour of Amman - Travel Channel

'Spend time walking the streets, talking to people, they are very eager to talk & tell you about their city'. - Raghda Butros Some great tips from Raghda via the TravelChannel.com on Street Food in #Amman. BeAmman Visit Jordan

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

EasyJet to launch Tunisia flight | News | Travel Trade Gazette

Yeah, that's 38.99 GBP one way! $58 USD. :) London to Monastir, #Tunisia. easyJet http://ift.tt/1FNUfqR

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Bladeless Wind Turbines in Tunisia Could Revolutionize Africa | StepFeed - The homepage of the...

We love innovation & things that make the world better. Check out this Tunisian startup's (Saphon Energy) story & how their new blade less turbines hope to "contribute to transforming the African economic landscape and triggering deep social progress across the continent”. #Tunisia

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Reflections on Aqaba and Jordan - 501 Places

'It is the people in Jordan that would give us the greatest reason to return'. 'All I can say is that Jordan felt very safe to us, and the security concerns we heard time and time again before we left the UK disappeared to the back of our minds pretty much as soon as we arrived, and never resurfaced during our two-week stay.' By 501 Places & Andy Jarosz #ngtuknomad

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

8 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Jordan Now

8 Reasons Why You Should Travel to Jordan Now http://ow.ly/KOQvr

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Walking to Petra: 7 Pillars of Beauty

Great feature in the The Huffington Post highlighting #Jordan, Abraham Path, Feynan Ecolodge and walking to #Petra. Visit Jordan

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

Engaging Cultures Travel strongly condemns attack in Tunisia.

You’ve probably heard about the tragic attack in Tunis yesterday. As long-time residents in Tunisia, we were shocked and saddened to hear the news. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and to Tunisia as a whole. We are united with Tunisians in strongly condemning the attacks. (Continue reading by clicking on image).

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Monday, March 9, 2015

Planet Appetite: South Tunisia - Film Locations for Star Wars, The English Patient and Life of Brian

The English Patient, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Life of Brian and Star Wars! Below Rupert Parker v Huffington Post UK walks us through some film sites in South #Tunisia.

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

“Respect the local economy, culture and environment” — an interview with UncorneredMarket

Can travel be a force for good? Here's what Uncornered Market had to say. WTTC Zikra Initiative مبادرة ذكرى

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Saturday, February 28, 2015

Travel As a Force For Good: Social Enterprise and Community Impact

We're cheering on Feynan Ecolodge this week at ITB Berlin! They are finalist in WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Community Award. Check out this highlight of how they help the local community in Jordan via Uncornered Market. Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Experiencing Kerkennah

Plan a trip to #Tunisia that goes beyond sightseeing; experience the culture & life of Tunisians in Kerkennah. And...catch an octopus in a clay jar! Check out our new post below.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Watch now: NOVA | Petra: Lost City of Stone | PBS Video

"Petra: Lost City of Stone" aired on NOVA last night. The feature is one of the most fascinating pieces we've seen on #Petra. If you are in the U.S., watch now, while it's free! Visit Jordan My Jordan Journey

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Dunes Electroniques on Tunisian Star Wars Set I Style.com/Arabia

Traveling to Tunisia or already here? Check out this music festival taking place this coming week, Feb 21-24. Blend of modern & traditional music with a Star Wars theme as well. :)

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

150 Street Artists From 30 Countries Turn Old Tunisian Village Into Outdoor Art Gallery

'Er-Riadh, a small village off of the beaten tourist path on the island of Djerba in #Tunisia.'

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Student brings Arabic coffee aroma to US campus after stay in Jordan

"The coffee was a symbol of a cultural experience & the deep connection to the region that Shane Evans wanted to bring back to his hometown". How have your travels impacted you to return home to connect, inspire, or help others come to new realizations and perspectives?

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Cultural Tips For Traveling In Jordan

'I’ve asked one of my Jordanian friends to write up a few tips that will help travelers show respect & appreciation to their hosts. Here is what he said:'

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

A History of Islam in the United States

Seems a fitting time to revisit the history of Islam in the United States http://ow.ly/IRJrE

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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Tourism Stories - How tourism enriched my life

We believe responsible tourism enriches lives (it's part of why we exist as a business!). Watch this inspiring short video from the World Tourism Organization. Visit Jordan Feynan Ecolodge My Jordan Journey Come to Tunisia

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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Top 10 Roman Amphitheatres in The Mediterranean | Wink Travel

'Top 10 Roman Amphitheaters in the Mediterranean'. 2 out of 10 are in Tunisia!

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

How the Arab Spring spawned a ‘green revolution’ | Biodiversity | DW.DE | DW.DE | 06.01.2015

'The Arab Spring sparked a series of protests across the Mideast not just for political change but also for more environment protection. In countries like Tunisia, citizens are taking action to conserve biodiversity.' http://ift.tt/154ugjx

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Wild Jordan برية الأردن

Did you know it can snow in Jordan? Surprises many. Here's Ajloun Forest Reserve after this weekend's snow storm.

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