My Jordan Journal

Day 3: Reset Expectations

Day 2: Hectic Preparations

On November 13, 2019, Amy Jurries departed from Um Qais on a 454-mile bike ride on the Jordan Bike Trail, reaching her final destination of Aqaba on the Red Sea. This 13-day bike ride is comprised of 12 stages and passes through three regions ...

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Day 1: #AmyBikesJordan

On November 13, 2019, Amy Jurries departed from Um Qais on a 454-mile bike ride on the Jordan Bike Trail, reaching her final destination of Aqaba on the Red Sea. This 13-day bike ride is comprised of 12 stages and passes through three regions ...
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JTBNA Partners With Treadright to Support Local Social Enterprise

The Jordan Tourism Board North America is proud to announce its partnership and work with The TreadRight Foundation, established by The Travel Corporation, a ...
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The Top 5 Reasons You Should Visit Madaba, Jordan

Madaba, Jordan, best known for its historic churches and centuries old mosaics also happens to be where I spent two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer. During my time there I developed friendships and ...
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How Tourism Cares is Changing the Travel Industry in Jordan

In February of 2018, the Jordan Tourism Board North America (JTBNA) in partnership with Tourism Cares launched the first ever Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan. The map, an interactive resource is meant to educate ...
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His Eye is on the Sparrow

To our friends worldwide celebrating this final week of #Advent with the glorious songs of old, we hope you enjoy this rendition of the not-so-ancient American hymn “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” filmed entirely on location along the Bible Trail in ...
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What to Pack on A Trip to Jordan

When I found out I was traveling to Jordan, I was immediately filled with excitement. I couldn’t wait to experience the history, food, culture, and landscape — from incredible mountains to gorgeous coastlines, from bustling cities to dry ...
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