Category Archives: Travel

Philadelphia

Posted on July 20, 2015 by If It Was Today

The bad thing about business travel is that you fly into a city for a one day meeting, and then fly out, without ever having the chance to really see anything of the city. The good thing about business travel … Continue reading →

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The Bedouin

Posted on July 16, 2015 by If It Was Today

On our trip to Jordan this spring, we were fortunate enough to be invited by the local Bedouin guide to visit his home and taste fresh butter and Shaneeheh. Ashoosh is a huge fan of Jordanian Shaneeneh, so of course … Continue reading →

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The High Line

Posted on July 4, 2015 by If It Was Today

Our last day in New York was a short day, with time for a little sight seeing in the morning, a late check-out, lunch, and then off to the airport. The High Line was only about a dozen blocks from … Continue reading →

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NYC

Posted on July 2, 2015 by If It Was Today

I was fortunate enough to have a meeting in New York City and decided to stay on for a few extra days to enjoy the city. But first we had to get there, and the best flights took us through … Continue reading →

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Ancient Copper Mines

Posted on June 26, 2015 by If It Was Today

On my first visit to Jordan we hiked down Wadi Dana, emerging into Wadi Araba near Feynan Lodge. We had heard that you could still see ancient copper mines in the area, so when we spotted this, we figured that … Continue reading →

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Blue

Posted on June 15, 2015 by If It Was Today

The first time I came to Jordan, we hiked down Wadi Dana, and were fortunate enough to spot a blue lizard, which we were told are very rare. I’m thinking they are not quite so rare as we were led … Continue reading →

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Washington – Again

Posted on June 3, 2015 by If It Was Today

I really enjoy visiting Washington D.C. I’m not entirely sure I would enjoy living there, unless of course I happened to come into a small fortune. Otherwise, I suspect the commute would get old rather quickly. But when I visit, … Continue reading →

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Dana Biosphere Reserve

Posted on June 1, 2015 by If It Was Today

Wadi Feynan, in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, is mostly desert, although there is enough rain to support grazing for Bedouin sheep and goats. And of course, any spot that actually does get water will have something growing, at least during … Continue reading →

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Where Is Everyone?

Posted on May 30, 2015 by If It Was Today

Jericho, April 2015.

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Ecolodge

Posted on May 28, 2015 by If It Was Today

Feynan Ecolodge is part of a growing “ecotourism” movement. You can instantly recognize it is an eco-friendly establishment. This is one of only two locations in Jordan where I saw this… I am, as usual, being a smart-ass, but I … Continue reading →

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