The last contest had a pretty good response considering it was just a cheap necklace. I put it through Random.org and the winner was Sherry from Malaysia, who ironically enough runs the website ILuvContest.com. I’ll be sending it out in about a week, Sherry.
This week’s contest is something I picked up in Jordan. All over the Arab world you’ll see men wearing the traditional headdress: the keffiyeh. I’ve seen many different styles and methods of wearing it. The most formal seems to be with the black wool band, called an agal, holding it in place. Some Bedouin just wrapped it on their head without the benefit of the agal. In addition to use by Arabs, it was adopted by the British military because of its very practical use as a scarf. Something similar looking to this is also what got Rachel Ray into a big controversy with her Dunkin Donuts commercial.
The particular one I’m offering is Jordanian with a wool agal.
All you have to do to win is to leave a comment saying which Arab country you would like to visit if you won an all expense paid trip. For the purposes of the contest, we’ll use the list of countries from the Arab League: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. Please note that “none” is not an acceptable answer if you want to play along.
I’ll close comments in about 5 days and pick a winner.
USA Mainland
Canada
Mexico
Palestine (West Bank)
Netherlands
England
Bahamas
Cayman Islands
Honduras
I would like to visit Egypt!
No doubt I would like to visit Egypt would be on the top of my list… from that side of the world I’ve been to Tunisia, Jordan & Israel (I know the last one is not a Arabic country).
Cheers,
Note: have fun in Jerusalem, it was one of the most incredible cities I ever been.
I guess I’d say Comoros b/c I’ve never heard of it. And I can point to most of the others on a map. Sheesh. Thanks for the tweets
I would like to visit Egypt.
I would love to visit Morocco.
We planned a trip to go to Egypt last year. Our friend (and intended guide) died of cancer so we didn’t go. I’m not sure when we’ll replan our trip.
Egypt :)
Given the anti-American sentiment everywhere in the Middle East and other countries where Islam is the main religion…I wouldn’t travel for the next few years to see if their perception of our country and its citizens changes. Maybe once our presence in Iraq is no longer a propaganda selling point in those nations I would definitely love to see Egypt, Israel and any of the nations referred to in the Bible.
i would love to visit Palastine, so much history to see
I visited Egypt several years ago and absolutely loved it. Now I would love to visit Morocco. It has been one of those dreams I have had since childhood.
definitely egypt, i’ve always wanted to go!
I would love to go to Egypt
I’ve always wanted to isit Egypt and Morocco for their beautiful landscapes, landmarks, and culture, but since one of my best friends lives in Kuwait, I should go and visit him by default :) Thanks for the cool giveaway!
I’d like to visit Palestine. It shows up in the news so often that I think a first-hand view of things going on there would be enlightening.