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 Aqaba to Petra including by bus, by taxi, by rental car, or on a day tour. Whether it is to visit Jordan’s Golden Triangle (Aqaba-Petra-Wadi Rum), or as the start … Read more
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
When planning on visiting Aqaba, there is more than the Red Sea beach resorts that low-cost airlines are flying many European travellers to. There are plenty of day trips from Aqaba to hit some of the highlights of Jordan. While a 2 or 3-day itinerary might be easier, if you are tied to day trips … Read more
Visitors to the Middle East are often looking for information on how to travel from Jordan to Egypt. If you are one of these travellers, you are in the right place. This post will give you everything you need to know about travelling on the Jordan to Egypt ferry. While air travel in and out … 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
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