We’ve been trying for weeks now, maybe even months depending on when you check the calendar, but constantly our plans to explore the eastern desert have been derailed. Lately it’s been constant illnesses but finally it seems that our attempts at herding cats may have paid off this weekend. This is generally the last chance to travel as a group … [Read more...]
Category: Asia
Renting a Car in Amman Jordan
There are various ways to rent a car when you are traveling in Jordan. Overall, there is a right way, a wrong way, and a Jordanian way to renting a car in Amman Jordan. There is one I was used to previously, the western car company approach. All the big car companies exist here in Jordan (Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty) and it operates generally how … [Read more...]
Chasing Trains in Amman – Jordan Hejaz Railway
It was just one of those decisions. We were all meeting up in Jabel Webdeh (a lovely neighborhood in Amman) to relax and talk before one of our friends left for good to the airport. It was a surprisingly warm March day and we were certainly enjoying the weather of the area. We all said our goodbyes and started walking back towards the downtown. … [Read more...]
Business Dealings in Jordan: Car Rentals
Another Installment of Middle East Living, this time the car rental return. Company: Umm the car is dirty. You need to return it in the same condition.Me: Ok yes it is a bit dirty for sure...umm...Company: Why is it so dirty?Me: Well honestly from sand, wind, and rain...Company: Where did the sand come from?Me: Umm we live in Jordan.... But … [Read more...]
The Trials of Car Rentalship
“One Minute, One Minute” – he yelled at me in Arabic as he held on tightly to my hand. I couldn’t figure out who he was whether he was a pimp or a carnie working at the dilapidated amusement park surrounding us. Another woman (who my friend figures was a prostitute) kept yelling (in Arabic) for me to listen to him, but I didn’t really want to do … [Read more...]
Jordan: Moving Day
It’s moving day here in Jordan. I moved into this apartment here in Jubaiha after I returned from Doha to visit family. It was a place I had found online and close to the university. It was small, but cheaper than I was paying in my even tinier, dirtier dorm room. It was a strange little place with a lot of quirks. Winter I spent much of the … [Read more...]
Stories from a Car Rental Agency – Jordan
The following was the lovely conversation of trying to get a car rental reservation from one of the local car rental agencies.. Me: “We are interested in renting a car, we just want to see what cars you have, prices, availability, etc...” Them: “Yes we have cars...we have nissan sunnies...” Me: “Ok....how much are the cars?” Them: “Hold on … [Read more...]
In Search of Water
So it’s day three of wondering where my water in my apartment is, and I’m fresh in need of a shower. So in case you are curious about the story lets see where I can start. So after paying for water on Friday, my water was gone then on Saturday. After arguing with them in my broken Arabic on Sunday they plugged in a pump...which did … [Read more...]
Dead Sea – Jordan: It’s the End of the World and I feel Salty
“Is it time?” We sat there staring out into the salty abyss beyond. My friends laughed a bit as we awaited the biblical flood to wash over us. Such things invoke humor when you know nothing is going to happen, but in a strange twist if such a thing were to a occur, this is the most likely of locations. It was the supposed end of the … [Read more...]
Unintentionally Funny Signs of Travel in Japan
You know there are often times some signs and postings that are just humorous to see, even if unintentionally so. Often times I wonder if it is only I who finds these funny, maybe it’s just my stupid sense of humor. Japan is an amazing place, and it has such an amazing culture. However often times there are things there that either maybe don’t … [Read more...]
Funny Stories from Travel in Japan
I’m starting to miss my time in Tokyo. I used to travel there fairly consistently at least 2 or 3 times a year over the last several years and now it has been over a year since my most recent trip. Over those many trips I have had so many moments that I have just thought were crazy, curious, or downright funny. Some of my … [Read more...]
Of Alcohol and Juice Boxes
I love Japan, for its amazing culture, long history, and even its random oddities. One such was when I discovered these lovely things while wandering through the aisles of a local convenience store. Yup if you guessed what you are seeing there, those juice box looking things are actually alcohol. While they probably aren't juice, but they are … [Read more...]
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