Discover travel itineraries, detailed guides and first-hand stories about visiting Jordan.
The ancient Roman city of Jerash (also known as Gerasa), and the current modern city by the same name, are located about 48km north of Amman, Jordan. It’s the second most-visited site in Jordan, with Petra being the first. Background People have inhabited this area as far back as the Neolithic Age, around 7500–5500 BC. Archaeological… Continue reading
The Dead Sea is one of the most unique places on earth. It’s also one of the most fascinating and mysterious! Here are a handful of tips and facts that you should be aware of before visiting the Dead Sea! 1. Step in and soak up centuries of history Straddling the borders of Israel, Jordan… Continue reading
One can hardly walk through the ancient city of Petra in Jordan without connecting it to the pivotal ending of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. That movie brought even more fame, and tourists, to this site than ever before. And this fact is not lost on the local merchants: Disclosure: This post contains affiliate… Continue reading
Reaching the ancient Citadel in Amman requires a short hike through the striking city of Amman, Jordan. Jabal al-Qal’a, (Jabal is Arabic for “hill”, and Amman is built on seven hills) is a national historic site with evidence of settlement as far back as the Middle Bronze Age (1650-1550 BC). Numerous civilizations occupied this land.… Continue reading
Not long ago, my husband Mark and I took a group tour through Egypt and Jordan. While Egypt had fascinated me for many years, the only thing I really knew about Jordan was from watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when they went to Petra. Jordan was a surprisingly interesting and beautiful country full of… Continue reading
