For a country that’s been around for thousands of years, Jordan offers plenty of appeal to the modern visitor. Whether looking for a thrill-seeking adventure, a seaside retreat or a connection to ancient history. Modern Jordan was founded by King Abdullal I, after World War One, and today has grown to over ten million residents. […]
Art Deco developed into a major architectural style across Western Europe and the United States during the 1930s. It was first introduced in 1925 at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. The style, characterized by the use of geometrical lines and often stylized shapes, was an indication of wealth and […]
Imagine yourself in Jordan walking through a bustling market filled with food, spices and people. The scent of Za’atar with it’s medley of thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds surrounds you. As you walk further into the heart of the market, you catch a hint of cumin and the mouth-tingling cardamom, with its strong punch […]
So here’s the deal. You’ve been craving a burger all week, and you finally have time to go out and eat some. You find a cozy restaurant, sit by the window looking out to busy streets, order your dish and wait for your burger. After what seems like a decade to your rumbling appetite, your order arrives. […]
In several places around our globe, you will find full civilizations living underground. However, of these cities, four stand out as unique. Many are the product of conflicting political forces and financial strife above ground. Whether the dwellings house unusually large civilizations or involve complex family structures, each tells its own tale of poverty and […]
What child doesn’t want to float and swim in an ocean or pool or run around shooting fountains all day? Going to the waterpark means a day packed with endless fun and getting away from your parents. What better way to cool off in the summer! Unfortunately, water parks are notoriously known for being inaccessible to people […]
It is no surprise that the number of families with pets is steadily continuing to grow. More than half, 52% of households in Canada have a pet, according to the 2015 Canadian Pet Market Outlook. These furry friends are a part of our family, making it hard sometimes to leave them as we jet set […]
New South Wales (NSW) is a fabulous travel destination where there’s always something to do and see for anyone. With milder temperature changes over the seasons, it remains a popular tourist region with over 33 million visitors annually. The state capital being Sydney, where Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House rests, attracts more visitors than the other […]
Sydney, being the state capital of New South Wales, has over 4 million residents and attracts nearly 3 million visitors annually. It is the biggest and most established city in Australia. Blessed with a delightful climate all year round, it’s known as the ‘Los Angeles City of Australia’ with very mild summers and winters with […]
Melbourne is the city of art and literature and all things fancy. If there is another place with an uncanny resemblance to this city that would most certainly be Boston. Also well known for its graffitied laneways, people have come all the way to Melbourne just to take a glimpse of the aerosol art culture. […]
Brisbane might be the most chill city in Australia. It is the type of city where you can sit on the grass on a fine Saturday afternoon and enjoy a good book, or you can put all your worries away and escape to the beaches for a good sunbathing session anytime. Good vibes only! All you […]
When people think of Australia, they don’t necessarily have Adelaide on their minds. Instead, they could be thinking about visiting bigger cities such as Sydney, Brisbane or even Melbourne. There is always a ‘bigger is better’ mentality, and in this case, Adelaide just does not seem to fit that criterion of a big city. With […]
