It’s that time of year where we are supposed to feeling inspired, re-energised and ready to take on the world. It’s also that time of year where we reflect on what we have done in the past year, and what we could do better next time round. Although it almost seems like it is expected […]
A Cultural Experience: Cooking my own lunch at Beit Sitti – Amman, Jordan
Up a stone staircase in a seemly quiet inner city suburb of Amman, stands a stately 1920’s style house overlooking the bustling downtown. The interior has been carefully furnished with antique furniture and paintings, the kitchen is large and tidy, with a bright orange Smeg fridge sitting in the corner, and the outside terrace has […]
Taking a walk around Dana Biosphere Reserve
I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I arrived in Dana Biosphere Reserve. I knew that I could go hiking, but other than that…well, y’know. I didn’t really research much, what can I say! As expected, we began the morning in Dana with a hike down the valley. After visiting dry, desolate landscape, with […]
The Monastery at Petra: The place that defined Petra for me
My first day in Petra I really didn’t experience, for lack of better description, the WOW factor that I was expecting. What was wrong with me? Was I ungrateful for this experience? Have I become jaded and unappreciative of things I can see and do that others only dream to be a part of? Maybe […]