photo credit, J Rodrigues
For a long while, I’d been dreaming of taking my gypsy readers on exotic Photography Journeys with me.
In the land of my imagination, I wanted this to be the most amazing expedition I could think of. I wanted to combine amazing landscapes, beautiful people, colorful crafts, good food and culture, with more than enough time to shoot all the eye candy without any rush. I also wanted this trip to include photo instruction from an inspiring photographer. I wanted it to be truly magic. I wanted it to be memorable. I wanted it to be a journey of a lifetime!
And guess what? When you wish hard enough, it happens ~
I teamed up with Tara Bradford, a great friend, photographer and journalist, to bring you a “Journey to Jordan”. Tara lived in Jordan for many years, so this is going to be a very unique chance to see this incredible desert kingdom with an insider’s knowledge.
Join us on a fantastic Photography Adventure March 1-7, 2010! We’ll not only explore Petra – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, but we’ll also visit many other key historic sites and receive landscape photography tips from Zohrab, Jordan’s premier photographer!
In the Jordanian capital Amman, we’ll walk through a Roman amphitheater and trawl the Aladdin’s Cave of souks and spices, as well as the labyrinth gold market. We’ll stroll through the ruins of a Roman city in Jerash. We’ll visit a mountain-top castle in Ajloun and Qasr Amra and other castles in the desert.
OMG! Aren’t you excited? I know I can hardly wait!
We’ll travel to the biblical city of Madaba, where an ancient church contains a mosaic map of the Holy Land. We’ll enjoy the breathtaking scenery at Mt. Nebo, which dates from the Old Testament. There we’ll see the Memorial of Moses and astonishing views of the Jordan Valley. And we’ll take a scenic day trip to the Dead Sea, located 1,385 feet below sea level (the lowest place on Earth!)
But that’s not all! We’ll also visit the walled city of Kan Zaman and watch Bani Hamida weavers create hand-loomed rugs. We’ll go directly to the source to shop for intricate silver jewelry, hand-blown glass, ceramics and fine examples of local craftsmanship.
Can you think of anything better or more “gypsy like”? I can’t… Really. To do all that in a small intimate group setting is just dreamy!
Tara and I are so excited to share this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with you. I hope you’ll join us.
Visit our website Journey to Jordan for more details. And be sure and check out the links in the sidebar for more info on Jordan.
Also, for more inspiration, check out these videos here.
photo credit, Atsje Bosma-Prins
Join us on Journey of a Lifetime!
July 28, 2009
this is fantastic!
and i was just wondering where my next vacation should be… i wanted something adventurous :)
Hey Gypsy Girl~
This is FABULOUS, you and Tara teaching together!
Wonderful! Here’s to making dreams come true!
xox
Constance
omg! this is stunning. petra is on my wish list!
omg alex. omg. amazing!!!
Stunning. Definitely on my to-see list!
Holy, holy smokes. Sounds like pure magic!
Oooh, how fantastic!!! I was thinking of going to Jordan in September with a girlfriend. If I don’t I will see if I can join you instead. What an incredible adventure you have to look forward to. I’m jumping up and down for you in excitement. :)
Wow, have to show these to Ana. Or maybe not, she’ll buy a ticket and disspear! Heh. :)
BTW, love the new look of your website. I see you’ve been tweaking it, and I like it’s most current state!
oh my heavens! perfect!!! oh how i love this and think this is just the best dream come true! xoxoxo
WOWZA! this is freakin amazing!!!
Wow! So many fascinating settings and with a tour guide who knows the best places to visit and the most interesting people to meet – you and your fellow travelers are in for a trip of a lifetime, Alex. I’m so happy for you and Tara!
wow, Alex, this sounds fantastic! :)
Hello gipsy sister! I, too, love the new look, the simple banners are a new trend I like very much :)
This photographic journey to Jordan sounds amazing. That is for sure going to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for those who can afford it. Sadly not me, but I look forward to witnessing it from afar via your blog. Making dreams come true ~ you show us how :)
Kxo
*stands there stunned with her mouth gaping open*
wow.
would love to come.
if not this time, then maybe the next?
so glad for you! xxlisa
This is incredible… I’m looking forward to going on that journey with you, if not literally in person, then via the wonderful stories and images that you will share with us.
I am looking forward to this :)
That looks wonderful ! Petra has been on my list for a while:) A perfect gypsy girl adventure :)
Alex, this is so truly incredible. What an amazing dream come true, for all of us! xo
Sounds like an incredible time and all the very best things to you and Tara. I can’t afford it this time but who knows … maybe one day :)
Travel safe.
WOW!!! What an amazing place! Tara I don’t know you, but just reading what you wrote here and looking at the pics you took I just can feel so exited you could made your dreamed travel come true. In the pictures it feels like I’m there in those amazing places of Petra full of color and magic…Your dream became my dream now, one day I’ll visit those places … your gypsy girl adventure moved something deep on me.So Thank you! and wish you all the best.
Vero