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 for the month of January. Jordan can even get snow in higher elevations in the winter months. It is one of the … 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
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
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
Looking for interesting facts about Jordan the country? Then you are in the right place. This post will give you some information you may already know, but probably a lot more Jordan facts that you do not know! Jordan is a Young Country with a Long History The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a young … Read more
Many travellers arrive into Aqaba thanks to the ever-increasing number of low-cost flights into Jordan’s Red Sea region. Whether it is to visit Jordan’s Golden Triangle (Aqaba-Petra-Wadi Rum), or as the start of week-long itinerary in Jordan there are several ways to get from Aqaba to Wadi Rum to enjoy the stunning desert and enjoy … Read more
Thanks to ever-increasing international flights into Aqaba’s international airport in the south of Jordan, there is more and more demand for information about getting around in Jordan for those who arrive into Aqaba. Getting from Aqaba to the Dead Sea is not too complicated, as there really are limited options on how to do it. … Read more
There are quite a few Petra tours from Aqaba, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. If you have booked your trip to Jordan and are arriving into Aqaba for just a few days or even a few weeks, taking an Aqaba to Petra tour can be the best way to maximize … Read more