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
Since you are about to take your trip to Jordan, I wanted to quickly provide a few last minute tips. I am constantly being asked questions about whether or not to buy the Jordan pass, how to get to Jerusalem and back as well as where to get a sim card. I have compiled the … Read more
Pre-paid SIM cards for travelers are very easy to obtain in Jordan. Unlike traditional contracts, most phone users in Jordan all use monthly plans and are topping up as needed rather than the traditional cell phone contracts. If you are arriving in Jordan by air, you are probably arriving at Queen Alia International Airport and … 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
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
Jordan and Petra have not been popular settings for fiction. But that does not mean that there are no good books about Jordan to read before your visit to the Kingdom. One of my favorite things to do is to get a sense of the place I am planning to visit before I actually step … Read more
When planning a trip to Jordan, you are likely seduced by the alluring photos of the Petra Treasury lit up by candles. This is Petra by Night! Petra by Night is a light show in Petra after dark. It is not included with your standard Petra entrance ticket and it needs to be purchased separately … Read more