Petra, the rock-cut capital of the Nabataens, is what seduces almost a million visitors to the Kingdom of Jordan each year. Lost for hundreds of years, this World Wonder is well worth its title. From its secret entrance down a narrow Siq, to the stunning Treasury views, every visitor leaves Petra awe-inspired. With that being … Read more
When planning a trip to Jordan in the winter, you are going to want to know about Amman weather in January. Most of Jordan experiences 4 seasons and you will want to expect winter weather in Amman in January. But what is January weather like in Amman? Overall the average temperature is 12C during 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
Wadi Rum Weather Facts Wadi Rum Desert gets just 15 days of rainfall per year, on average. It is your typical desert climate with hot days and cool nights. Large daily temperature swings are common and just minutes after the sun goes down you can feel a reprieve from the heat, as the temperature quickly … Read more
Petra is the most popular site to visit in Jordan. Listed as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, it is one of the Middle East’s most epic sites. Hidden for hundreds of years due to its strategic location in the mountains, this rock-cut capital of the Nabateans is on most travellers bucket … Read more
Wadi Musa is the town where Petra is located. Most uninformed visitors refer to the area as “Petra” when in fact the area is a town called “Wadi Musa” and is located in Maan Governante. Only the UNESCO site is actually called Petra. If you have heard of Wadi Musa, it probably means you have … 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
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
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