Jordan

The Middle East & North Africa Lockdown Diaries: Jordan/Canada – Noora Sharrab

With Covid-19 causing chaos throughout the world, we decided to conduct a series of interviews with people across the Middle East and North Africa to try to understand how the effects are being felt across the region. In this interview, social entrepreneur Noora Sharrab shares her reflections.

3 Western Arabic speakers whose language skills will blow you away

These non-native Arabic-speaking vloggers show life and culture in the region through a unique lens – both local and foreign, and also not quite either. If you’re looking for Arabic resources on social media or perhaps just a bit of inspiration to remind of what you can achieve when you commit to learning Arabic, you need to follow these guys now!

Coronavirus in the Middle East: Everything you need to know

Here’s an update on the coronavirus situation in the Middle East, with everything you need to know about which Middle Eastern countries have been affected, how governments have responded, and what the crisis could mean for the future of the region.

5 reasons to visit Petra

Known as the “Lost City”, the “Pink City” and even the “Rose Red City”, Petra is…

Feynan Ecolodge: Setting The Standard For Ecotourism In The Middle East

On World Environment Day, we’re celebrating the positive impact Jordan’s Feynan Ecolodge is having on…

The best cities to study Arabic in the Middle East: Amman

Have YOU always thought about studying Arabic in the Middle East but never known where…

4 Foodies to Follow in Jordan

If you’re travelling or living in Jordan, these 4 fabulous foodies have all the advice…

Lebanese Women Fight Back Against Controversial Rape Law

An eerie sight met the eyes of those walking along Beirut’s picturesque corniche last week.…

Into the Jungle

6,000 migrants live in the bitter cold limbo of the Calais ‘Jungle.’ Volunteering there this…