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
When planning a trip to Jordan, it is important to take into account Ramadan, and when it falls each year. So what is Ramadan? Why does it matter when traveling to Jordan? Below you will find all of the answers to common questions about Ramadan in Jordan as well as approximate upcoming Ramadan dates. What … 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
If you are planning a trip to Jordan, what to wear in Jordan is sure to be on your mind. Especially if it is your first visit to the Middle East. Although there is no “dress-code” in Jordan, there are some cultural norms that you should follow when you visit a conservative country. This post … Read more
With over 200 camps in Wadi Rum, it is impossible to decide which one to stay on by merely searching an accommodation booking site. There are traditional tents in the center of the desert that can only be accessed by 4×4 to luxury camping tents that visitors can drive their rental cars to. Did you … Read more
If you are planning a trip to Jordan, you are likely wondering about the currency in Jordan. You will find everything you need to know in this post. Jordan can be a surprisingly expensive country, depending on where you come from. It is definitely a lot more expensive than its neighbors Egypt and Turkey. The … Read more
The quick answer to what is Jordan famous for is likely going to be the red rose city of Petra, the capital of the Nabateans. You can see Petra in films like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and it is constantly at the top of “must-see” travel lists from the likes of Lonely Planet. … Read more
There are plenty of things to do in Amman to experience authentic life in Jordan. Depending on how much time you have in Amman, you for sure want to visit the Citadel and Roman Theatre and have something to eat in downtown Amman. If you have more than a few hours there are more than … Read more
Here are 15 useful phrases to practice before you come to Jordan (or anywhere else in the Middle East). You will notice, however, that the slang differs from country to country, but these words are the same in each country. The Arabic language is a deep and expressive language and the word ‘hello’ is no … Read more