I am sure most of you are familiar with the development regarding the proposed mega-tourism project to be established by Dubai Capital Company in the heart of Dibbin forest north of Jordan. The proposed project, although may provide some socio-economic benefits to the area is threatening to destroy the integrity of the forest which is considered to be one of the last remaining "remnants" of natural... [read more]

The New 7 Wonders website has posted a temporary list of the rankings of the 21 candidates for the new 7 wonders of the world as of October 31st. This system of publishing current rankings  will be released and shown here after each section of the New7 Wonders World Tour. The next rankings will be released after the visit to the Taj Mahal on Dec. 5, 2006. The current released ranking, to be shown... [read more]

My favourite international newspaper, the Independent has published a summarized "travel guide" to Jordan a few days ago by its travel and tourism editor Adrian Mourby. This is the full text of the article.   Jordan: The Shifting Sands Of Time The land around Jordan holds many surprises - not least, says Adrian Mourby, the constantly changing landscape of the Dead Sea 'Jordan River... [read more]