When you travel to Jordan, it is full of authentic experiences. Right off the plane, if you have booked a tour, your guide will more than likely be a local Jordanian. If you are traveling independently, your car rental will have local workers, as will your hotel front desk. While Jordan does have some foreign … Read more
Getting from Amman to the Dead Sea is not too complicated, as there really are limited options on how to do it. Whether you are planning on going to the Dead Sea from Amman as a day trip or as part of a one way itienrary through Jordan, it is relatively easy to visit. The … Read more
Most visitors to Jordan enter via Queen Alia International Airport and spend at least a night in Amman before visiting Petra, which lies about 4 hours drive south of Amman, Jordan’s capital city. There are a few different ways to get from Amman to Petra. They include rental car, private tour, private transfer, bus and … Read more
There are only a few different ways to get from Aqaba to Amman so do not feel overwhelmed with the choices. Since the country has no light rail, you can get from Aqaba to Amman by plane, bus, rental car, taxi or by taking a tour. Each of these options has pros and cons, but … 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
If you are looking for 7 days in Jordan, you are in the right place. I have visited Jordan multiple times over the last 6 years and have made many mistakes when putting together what to do in what order. I was lucky enough to take an organized tour on my first visit to Jordan … Read more
Wondering if you can get a Jordan Visa on arrival? Jordan offers visas on arrival for quite a few countries. I have listed them below. Ensure you consult the official government websites to ensure this information has not changed. Most of these countries require visitors to pay JD40 for the visa on arrival to Jordan. … Read more
There are several ways to get from Cairo to Amman. They include by car, by plane, by bus and can even include by ferry via the Red Sea. The fastest (and most expensive) way to get from Cairo to Amman is by plane, taking just a few hours, and costing several hundred dollars. The cheapest … Read more
The most convenient public transportation in Jordan is the Jett Bus. Originally designed as tourist infrastructure, it actually moves a lot of locals around, especially on the Aqaba to Amman route. Technically the Jett bus is the only organized form of public transit in the country so while I say it is conveninet, it is … Read more
There are a few things to take into account when you are planning where to stay in Jordan. A lot of that has to do with your itinerary. But once you know where you want to go, this guide to the best hotels in Jordan will help you choose where you want to stay! This … Read more