Tag Archives : Jordan

We are witnessing political protests and uprising in different parts of Middle East. The year 2011 began with an uprising in Tunisia which started with an act of protest of one single man, news of which spread like a wild fire and soon people of Tunisia took to the streets and overthrew the oppressive regime almost overnight. Now the same protests have [...]

Water scarcity has ceased to be a desertification issue in dry regions. The phenomena of climate change and global warming have now come into consideration. Arching over these serious problems are the twin realities of food shortage and hunger. All these are connected to the most basic problem of water shortage. Scott James in blue living ideas reports [...]

Middle East is forever in news for its never ending conflicts and strife. Countries in Middle East are so much locked up in political crises that they are neglecting environment and other important factors related to well being of the people. It is indeed unfortunate that even the Dead Sea known for its dense mineral and salt content is shrinking and [...]

Visiting Jordan equals a trip to the roots of Mediterranean culture. Inhabited since prehistoric times by many people who settled along the banks of the Jordan River, the country was a land of passage of the greatest civilizations – Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Byzantines. This is where Christ was baptized, and where Abraham [...]

If you were looking for a change from the cold and dreary English or American winters, you must catch a flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan. Amman is a surprisingly modern city that is far removed from other suffocating cities of the Middle East. Amman is a blend of the ancient and the modern and looks westwards in its outlook and in its rhythm. The [...]

If you were planning on your holiday to an exotic locale that is also eco friendly, you may perhaps consider Jordan. Jordan exactly isn’t on people’s eco tourism agenda because of its deserts and climate. However, the nation has beautiful waterfalls, canyons, and the Dead Sea along the border of Israel needs no introduction. Jordanian Mujib [...]