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
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
Ashur: Kempinski Ishtar Italian Restaurant
It was my third day in Jordan and I was promised it was going te be an amazing. The program was heading down to the Dead Sea. I was so excited to experience the Kempinski Hotel down at the lowest…
June 14, 2016
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Dead Sea
Burj al Hamam: A Lebanese Restaurant on the Dead Sea
Restaurants | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
June 14, 2016
Restaurants
Burj al Hamam: A Lebanese Restaurant on the Dead Sea
The first impression was great. Walk into Burj al Hamam and start experiencing the Lebanese touch with Fayrouz playing in the background. It's a simple restaurant painted in white under a…
June 14, 2016
| Restaurants
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Dead Sea
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
Hotels
La Locanda Boutique Hotel Amman
La Locanda is where we'll be spending the a couple of night during our stay in Amman. There's a special touch to this boutique hotel. Rooms are named after oriental artists and not numbers, the place…
Street Food
Al Hachem: Amman's Iconic Authentic Restaurant
Iconic as people call it around here, Al Hachem is a street food restaurant popular for the last 55 years. Nestled in the heart of downtown Amman, two buildings with a passage in the middle host the…
May 31, 2016
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Amman
Street Food
Abou Zeid Bakery: Amman's Special Bread
For us Tannour bread is about a big cylindrical oven with fire lid in its heart with bread or manakish sticked on its walls to bake. Abou Zeid's Tannour is flat and works on a rotator which makes…
May 31, 2016
| Street Food
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Amman
Street Food
Abou Moussa: Fawaregh, Kroush, Nifa in Amman
Traditional and typical, Abou Moussa sells everything related to internal organs. Large bowls filled with water to the top boil from the early hours of the day serving fawaregh, kroush, goat head and…
May 29, 2016
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Amman
Street Food
Fatatri Amman: Literally The Best Giant Fatayer I've Ever Had
It's more of a dream and surely not simple food. The fatayer are WAW on all fronts, the thin dough, the way he prepares it, its taste, generous filling, shape... It is a whole experience I will…
May 29, 2016
| Tasty Discoveries
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Amman
Street Food
Abou Hatem: Meat Since 1942
It was our cherry on top, my favorite stop for the day, a place open from 1940 is now handled by the fourth generation of owners. Meat is their speciality grilling it a skewer at a time.
May 29, 2016
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Amman
Recommended
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
Hotels
Captain's Camp: An Exceptional Experience
As I lay back on the sofa, enjoying the breathe of fresh air, the utmost calmness that surrounds you allows you to even hear ants walking...
May 14, 2016
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Jordan
Basin: Petra's Restaurant by Crowne Plaza is a Disaster!
Restaurants | Petra Jordan Middle East
May 14, 2016
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
Buffet Dinner at Radisson Blu, Tala Bay - Al Aqaba
I've always been a fan of buffets at hotels. It helps in rating the stay from its culinary side, which I think is the most important aspect. A good buffet reflects professional staff,…
June 03, 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…
Restaurants
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
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Jordan
Restaurants
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
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Jordan
Captain's Desert Camp, Wadi Rum: Eat and Sleep Like a Bedouin
Restaurants | Jordan Middle East
May 31, 2014
Restaurants
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
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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…
Spotted Stories
Cook and Eat at the Al Qantarah Restaurant, Petra
Al Qantarah restaurant, located a few minutes away from the Petra site, offers open kitchen gatherings on its first floor. It hosts big groups of 10 to 20 persons, who gather to cook and eat. We were…
May 30, 2014
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Petra
Restaurants
Breakfast at Evason, Ma'in Hot Springs - Jordan
I was honestly worried about having breakfast here, especially after enduring a "not so pleasant" experience the night before, the restraint choic
May 30, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jordan
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
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
Restaurants | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
May 28, 2014
Restaurants
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…
Hotels
Mövenpick Dead Sea: An Enjoyable Stay and Good Food
This is my third time here, and the second time in less than two months. The last time I was at the
Sufra Restaurant: Tasty Food from the Jordanian Table
Restaurants | Amman Jordan Middle East
May 27, 2014
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
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
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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
Hotels
The 5 Star Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
That was my second time at The Mövenpick dead sea with an improved experience on many levels. We reached the hotel at noon and were planned to stay for three consecutive nights. All passed…
Buffet Lunch and Dinner at The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort
Restaurants | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
April 08, 2014
Restaurants
Buffet Lunch and Dinner at The Movenpick Dead Sea Resort
I had to eat here four consecutive times during my trip to latest Jordan: Two lunches and two dinners... and believe me, it was good. The food was correct, the choices were varied and the different…
April 08, 2014
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Dead Sea
Luigi's Dear Sea: Not My First But Definitely My Last
Restaurants | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
March 27, 2014
Restaurants
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
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Dead Sea
Travel & Tourism
The New Royal Jordanian Business Lounge is Breathtaking
You won't understand why I am describing the new Royal Jordanian Business lounge, Crown Lounge, as 'breathtaking' unless you've actually experienced the old Jordanian airport. What you'll see now is…
March 24, 2014
| Travel & Tourism
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Amman
Restaurants
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
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Dead Sea
Restaurants
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
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Petra
Hotels
The Landmark Hotel, Amman
The Landmark Hotel is where I was invited to stay during my last visit to Amman. At first, and by checking the website, I thought that it might be better to stay at more renowned luxury hotel brands…
Al Saraya Restaurant: Movenpick Hotel, Dead Sea
Restaurants | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
November 13, 2012
Restaurants
Al Saraya Restaurant: Movenpick Hotel, Dead Sea
Al Saraya restaurant is the main dining area at the Movenpick resort, Dead Sea. Located in the main resort building, AL Saraya offers a Mediterranean country kitchen ambiance with garden…
November 13, 2012
| Lebanese/Middle Eastern
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Dead Sea
Restaurants
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
Restaurants
Tawaheen El Hawa Restaurant, Amman
Tawaheen El Hawa is your typical Lebanese-Jordanian restaurant in Amman serving a large variety of mezze and *Mansaf.
You enter through a castle like door where two big posters stuck on the door…
November 12, 2012
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Amman
Breakfast at Colours, Landmark Hotel, Amman
Restaurants | Amman Jordan Middle East
November 12, 2012
Restaurants
Breakfast at Colours, Landmark Hotel, Amman
Colours restaurant is all white. Despite its name, the whole place is bright white with a general clean and clear feel. Colorful touches add character to the space from the paintings over the buffet…
November 12, 2012
| International Cuisine
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Amman
Kabab-ji : An Enjoyable Lebanese Diner in Amman
Restaurants | Amman Jordan Middle East
November 10, 2012
Restaurants
Kabab-ji : An Enjoyable Lebanese Diner in Amman
Located on Mecca street, Kabab-ji Grill features authentic, healthy, and flavorful Lebanese cuisine in a casual environment. Decorated in rich traditional colors and regional…
November 10, 2012
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Amman
Travel & Tourism
Royal Jordanian Business Lounge, Amman Airport ( Restaurant Closed)
Passing through such a dirty and old airport, I didn't expect to find a lounge with such impressive professionalism. Coming back from the Dead Sea on MEA Airlines, I decided to have a look at…
October 22, 2012
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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
Restaurants | Dead Sea Jordan Middle East
October 22, 2012
Restaurants
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
| Restaurants
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Dead Sea