Travel & Tourism
Futuristic luxury pods provide the perfect view of the desert sky
In the heart of Jordan’s scenic Wadi Rum desert, known as the “Valley of the Moon”, there is an unusual luxury campsite. Made up of clear domes that provide 360-degree views of the…
March 28, 2018
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Jordan
Hotels
Rummana Camp at Dana Nature Reserve
Probably one of the calmest and most serene places on earth is lost between the valleys of Dana. One of the Middle East's biggest nature reserve is 320 square kilometers offering dozens of trails and…
July 06, 2016
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Jordan
Thyme & More: Where Zaatar is Treated as Art
Breakfast & Coffee | Amman Jordan Middle East
June 15, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
Thyme & More: Where Zaatar is Treated as Art
During my stay in Jordan, I was craving for a good mankoushe, something similar to the ones I often enjoy in Lebanon. Thin dough topped with a variety of different pure Zaatar with that zesty…
June 15, 2016
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Amman
Q Restaurant: The Camel Burger and Kebab
International Cuisine | Amman Jordan Middle East
June 15, 2016
International Cuisine
Q Restaurant: The Camel Burger and Kebab
Down on Rainbow street, the nightlife sector of Amman, is a place called Q. The letter probably stands for the owner's family name or he may have been inspired by a James Bond movie. Anyway, we came…
June 15, 2016
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Amman
Hotels
The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea
Fine living is what the Kempinski hotel down at the Dead Sea is all about. It's the place to relax. Come as a family or a couple or with friends and discover the wonders of the Dead Sea…
June 14, 2016
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Dead Sea
Desserts & Sweets
Nafissa Sweets: It's The Knefe!
I was honestly amazed as I stepped into Nafissa Sweets. I stood there watching hundreds of customers walk in by the minute for their Knefeh. If you think you know what knefe really tastes like, think…
May 22, 2016
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Amman
Petra's Movenpick Hotel: At Walking Distance from the Valley
Hotels | Petra Jordan Middle East
May 14, 2016
Hotels
Petra's Movenpick Hotel: At Walking Distance from the Valley
I never expected the visit of Petra would take an entire day! Arrive early and make sure to spend the night at the Movenpick located just a few meters away from the Valley's entrance.
May 14, 2016
| Travel & Tourism
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Petra
Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!
International Cuisine | Petra Jordan Middle East
May 14, 2016
International Cuisine
Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!
Dramatic! You walk for hours to reach the bottom expecting to eat good food, at least when it's managed by Crown Plaza! Proudly Crown Plaza? Let me tell you that this is not a place you would want to…
May 14, 2016
| Restaurants
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Petra
Shams el Balad: Fresh and Organic in Amman
Breakfast & Coffee | Amman Jordan Middle East
May 14, 2016
Breakfast & Coffee
Shams el Balad: Fresh and Organic in Amman
It starts with an amazing first impression: Fresh positive vibes, a high facade, lots of lights, happy people, great mood, a busy kitchen and here we were ready to walk in. It's called Shams el Balad…
May 14, 2016
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Amman
Travel & Tourism
Discovering The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
This month, I was invited alongside a group of media to discover Jordan. The trip was scheduled to take place in mid May but was immediately rescheduled to fall at the same time as the Pope's visit…
June 16, 2014
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Jordan
Hotels
Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Aqaba: A Hotel, I Recommend
From the minute we arrived to the minute we left, every detail at the Radisson Blu was mastered to perfection. Professionalism and style at it's best. The stay was one I would recommend. I loved the…
Reviews
Breakfast at The Radisson blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba
The Radisson Blu Hotel is a place I recommend and I expected breakfast to be just as good, well it was on the first day, but not on the second... In the main hotel restaurant, breakfast is served…
June 03, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jordan
Reviews
Floka Fish Restaurant: Al Aqaba, Jordan
Known for its rich variety of seafood, Floka, situated in the heart of the Al Aqaba was our choice for to enjoy our meal, we wanted a proper goodbye dinner to conclude this memorable trip. For…
June 01, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jordan
Captain's Desert Camp, Wadi Rum: Eat and Sleep Like a Bedouin
Hotels | Jordan Middle East
May 31, 2014
Hotels
Captain's Desert Camp, Wadi Rum: Eat and Sleep Like a Bedouin
It was 6pm when we reached the Captain's Camp, a desert camp located in Wadi Rum, Jordan. "Yalla Antonn," the man called out for me, as we arrived at exactly the time they were preparing a feast and…
May 31, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jordan
Hotels
Taybet Zaman: Stay in an Old Village Close to Petra
I've been to Taybet Zamen before. We came in for some lunch back then... I still remember entering a place that looks like a haunted city. Too many stones, long alleys, closed shops... And nobody…
International Cuisine
Vis A Vis Cafe, Dead Sea - Jordan
On the way to the hot springs of Maiin, we stopped by Vis a Vis, located on the first floor of a building. We en
May 28, 2014
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Dead Sea
Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan
Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Jordan Middle East
May 28, 2014
Lebanese/Middle Eastern
Haret Jdoudna: A Culinary Landmark in Madaba, Jordan
I was so excited to taste some Lebanese/Middle Eastern food in Jordan... We entered an old house that was fully booked with a lively international crowd. Everything seemed to be good around here:…
May 28, 2014
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Jordan
Buffet Dining at Evason Hotel, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan
International Cuisine | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
May 28, 2014
International Cuisine
Buffet Dining at Evason Hotel, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan
Evason Ma’In Hot Springs has the reputation for serving some of the best food in the region and I personally believe it’s true. Offering Jordanian specialties, Middle Eastern bites as…
May 28, 2014
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Dead Sea
Hotels
The Evason, Six Senses, Ma'in Hot Springs Hotel
It's 6am here in Ma'in, struggling to sleep after a long time fighting with my pillows and bed sheets, so why not grab the iPad and remember my first day at the resort.
Evason is the only…
Sufra Restaurant: Tasty Food from the Jordanian Table
Reviews | Amman Jordan Middle East
May 27, 2014
Reviews
Sufra Restaurant: Tasty Food from the Jordanian Table
As soon as I reached Sufra, my taste buds started tingling and my mouth started watering as I remembered the foukhara, the hummus and the fresh hot bread.. I've been here before in 2012 and the experi
May 27, 2014
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Amman
Reviews
Breakfast at The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman
At first I was planning to write one review on the hotel, which will include everything, the rooms as well as the breakfast experience... But when I saw the nylon covers all over the breakfast…
May 27, 2014
| Restaurants
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Amman
Hotels
Spending a Night at The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman
During a tour around Jordan this week, I spent my first night of the trip at The Regency Palace Hotel. As we reached the building I remembered that I have previously visited
News
The Falafel Index: A Way To Assess Purchasing Power In The Middle East
The Arab Spring brought into focus the economic underpinnings of instability in the Middle East. In a region where over one in four youth is unemployed, how well people can afford a basic meal is a…
May 07, 2014
Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last
Italian Food | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
March 27, 2014
Italian Food
Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last
During a four-day conference in Jordan I stayed at the Movenpick Dead Sea. Four full days where you find yourself eating the same food at the same restaurant over and over again. Passing by Luigi's…
March 27, 2014
| Restaurants
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Dead Sea
Reviews
Breakfast at The Mövenpick Hotel, Dead Sea
This is the second time I visit the Dead Sea in Jordan, and every time I stay at the Movenpick. This hotel is well prepped, well maintained and boasts a professional and well-trained…
March 21, 2014
| Restaurants
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Dead Sea
Reviews
Lunch at Taybet Zaman Village: Petra, Jordan
During our visit to Petra, we took a short bus ride to a Taybet Zaman Village just a few minutes away from the tourist site. Beautifully decorated, the resort takes you back down memory lane with a…
March 18, 2014
| Restaurants
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Petra
French Food
Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe
The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was already in the afternoon and lunch choices were limited. Kitchens i
December 11, 2013
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Paris
Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours
Armenian Food | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 10, 2013
Armenian Food
Batchig: Sealed with a Kiss of Flavours and Colours
Batchig means a kiss in the Armenian language – a kiss which at this new restaurant comes with a thousand colors, flavors and aromas. Batchig by Mayrig is a new concept serving regional…
July 10, 2013
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Antelias
Rajeen Armenian Restaurant, Amman
International Cuisine | Amman Jordan Middle East
November 13, 2012
International Cuisine
Rajeen Armenian Restaurant, Amman
Rajeen restaurant is located on Rainbow street, facing the huge Rotana Cafe. It's an Armenian restaurant serving a large choice of specialities combining Middle Eastern food with an Armenian…
November 13, 2012
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Amman
A Traditional Village on the Dead Sea Shores: The Movenpick Resort
Hotels | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
October 22, 2012
Hotels
A Traditional Village on the Dead Sea Shores: The Movenpick Resort
The 5-star Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is found in a traditional village nestled amongst lush gardens. The resort is set on the northern shores of the Dead Sea, at the lowest point on…
Luigi's: The Movenpick Dead Sea Italian Corner
Italian Food | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
October 22, 2012
Italian Food
Luigi's: The Movenpick Dead Sea Italian Corner
Part of the Movenpick Dead Sea resort, Luigi's is the Italian eatery serving a wide variety of delicious Italian food. The restaurant is divided into four main sections: the external open area, the…
October 22, 2012
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Dead Sea
American
Whispers Diner, Amman
I really don't understand this place. After trying it out myself I still don't understand how people love this restaurant. I was in Jordan on a business trip and thought, why not try…
Hotels
The Regency Palace Hotel, Amman
The Regency Palace in Amman Jordan is one of the oldest five stars hotels in town. It’s surely not a five star service.
International Cuisine
Trader Vic's Restaurant, Amman
The Trader Vic's located on the underground level of the Regency Palace Hotel of Amman, Jordan is a very nice place to dine and enjoy a musical night out.
February 20, 2012
| Restaurants
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Amman