As you plan your itinerary in Jordan, there are a few logistical challenges you want to work out before you start locking in hotel and camp bookings. Your driving route is one of them. This post will give you everything you need to know about traveling from Amman to Wadi Rum, what your options are, … Read more
Getting from Amman to the Dead Sea is straightforward, though the options are a bit limited. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or including it in a longer Jordan itinerary, the drive takes about 45 minutes once you’re out of the city. Since public transportation isn’t a practical option, most visitors choose between renting … Read more
Renting a car in Jordan is probably the most popular way to visit the country. It offers flexibility, freedom and is one of the most efficient ways to see Jordan independently. Whether it is the King’s Highway, Petra, Jordan’s red sand desert Wadi Rum or the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea having a … Read more
Jordanians do not sleep early. They socialize late into the night with tea, coffee, and shisha. Sometimes I wonder how they stay up late night after night, but when you get caught up in the atmosphere, it is easy to see that socializing is an important part of the local culture. Their typical nightlife may … Read more
When you are working out your Jordan itinerary, you are going to want to decide where you want to stay in Amman. Below you will find all of the best five-star hotels in Amman and information on where they are located, how to get there and what is nearby! Amman has all of the usual … Read more
If you’re travelling in April, make sure you have your spring clothes as the weather in Jordan in April is beautiful. In Amman, the monthly average is a lovely 17°C while temperatures fluctuate from 14-25°C. April is one of my favorite times to be in Jordan. The overall temperature is blissful in the desert, especially … Read more
When you are planning your trip to Jordan, you probably know you want to visit Petra. But I also suggest a day trip to Jerash! Jerash is skipped by many visitors to Jordan but it is well worth a visit and can be done in half a day! It lies just an hour north of … Read more
One of my favorite parts of Jordan is the food. It is flavourful and fresh. Jordanian food uses simple ingredients and is steeped in plenty of history and culture. Jordanian food offers time-honored, perfected recipes that are well-loved. Most of Jordan’s food is considered to be Levantine or Eastern Mediterranean. Most of its recipes come … Read more
If you are on the hunt for the best restaurants in Amman, then you are in the right place. Whether you are looking for fine dining or a small family-run restaurant whose seats spill into the sidewalks, there is no shortage of great places to eat in Amman. Amman is a city of contrasts, with … Read more
The weather in Jordan in March packs the chill of winter and the warmth of spring, sometimes at the same time. While the sun finally packs some warmth in this part of the Middle East, some people (like me) find that the air is still cold, so warm layers are essential on cloudy days. But … Read more