by Penny | May 19, 2017 | Accommodation, Middle East, Travel
A Homey Refuge Amid the Ruins of Jordan’s Glorious Past Driving from Amman, with several not-to-be-missed stops along the way, Simon, Otto and I were headed for our long-anticipated visit to the magical ancient city of Petra. But by the time we arrived in the charming... 
by Penny | Apr 6, 2017 | Middle East, Travel, Travel Tips
Four Thousand Years of Jerusalem’s History in Sound and light The Old City of Jerusalem has had me under its spell since the first time I walked its ancient stones in 1971. We were treated to new aspects of the city on three separate pre-conference tours while in... 
by Penny | Mar 30, 2017 | Hints for Happier Travels, Middle East, Travel, Travel Tips
Opening Doors to Jordan’s Rich Past and More. As we recently discovered, Jordan is a sparkling jewel among nations. From a historic, cultural and culinary standpoint, it hits all the high notes for me. And the people are among the most friendly and kind you’ll find... by Penny | Mar 10, 2017 | Middle East, Travel
Forget What You Think You Know, and Follow Your Senses When we told family and friends we were planning to visit Jordan, the reaction was mixed. “That sounds amazing!” “Are you sure?” ”Muslims think dogs are unclean, so you will have trouble with cabs, restaurants and... 
by Penny | Oct 14, 2016 | Middle East
Join Simon and the Six Legs on a once-in-a-lifetime tour to discover the mysteries, treasures and charms of Israel from March 5-15, 2017. This beleaguered land has survived centuries of war and religious conflict to become the jewel of the middle east. We have created... ![[Weekly WOW #092] The Port of Jaffa in Israel:](https://sixlegswilltravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jaffa-house.jpg)
by Penny | May 19, 2016 | Middle East, Weekly Wow!
Take a lesson in Survival from this Ancient Port City. As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved oranges, and growing up in a predominately Jewish neighborhood of Montreal, the Jaffa brand was a frequent guest in our house. For much of my life, I associated Jaffa with... 
