Jordan in January is one of the coldest and wettest months of the year. Despite Jordan’s location in the center of the Middle East, winter coats and clothes for winter weather are essential. Jordan can even get snow in higher elevations in January. Jordan Weather In January Jordan experiences a diverse climate, with variations in … Read more
Jordan in December is one of the coldest months of the year. Despite its location in the center of the Middle East, winter coats and clothes for winter weather are essential. The rainy season has arrived and when the temperature drops, snow can be found in high-elevation areas. Jordan Weather in December Jordan experiences a … Read more
Aqaba is perched on the tip of the Red Sea and has become much easier to get to thanks to various airlines flying right into the International Airport in the city. There are plenty of hotels in Aqaba from budget accommodations to five-star beach resorts. Whether you are wanting to enjoy the luxuries of a … Read more
If you are looking for the best things to do in Aqaba then you are in the right place! Thanks to the ever-increasing low-cost flights to Aqaba International Airport on the Red Sea in Jordan, more and more visitors are arriving in Jordan via Aqaba to start (or base) their time in the country. The … 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
Many travelers arrive in Aqaba thanks to the ever-increasing number of low-cost flights into Jordan’s Red Sea region. There are various ways to get from the gulf of Aqaba to Petra including by bus, by taxi, by rental car, or on a day tour. By the time you finish reading this post, you will be … Read more
One of the first questions I get asked about Jordan is whether or not it is legal to drink alcohol in Jordan. My answer is simple, “Of course, alcohol is legal in Jordan!” It does not surprise me that people ask. Other countries in the Middle East do not have alcohol for sale and the … 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
While the draw of the archaeological splendour of Petra brings most people to Jordan, there are stunning Jordan castles to explore all over the country. The impressive rock-cut tombs of the Nabateans in Petra are just one of the archaeological marvels to explore while in this small Middle Eastern country. Jordan is home to Umayyad … Read more
Whether you are visiting Jordan’s port city of Aqaba for a few hours or a few days, there are quite a few restaurants in Aqaba to choose from. Some might disagree on the best restaurants in Aqaba but the options below will give you plenty of choices while you enjoy the sunshine, the top beaches … Read more