Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, the Dead Sea… Jordan is actually quite diverse. And the best part: you don’t need weeks and weeks to see a lot, and it’s surprisingly easy to travel around. But before you leave, there are a few practical things you really need to know.
Well, I could make this a really short blog post. Yes, the Jordan Pass is a good deal. But you probably want to know why I think that, so I’m happy to explain why you should get one for your trip to Jordan.
“A short little hike,” I think as I put on my life jacket. Not much later, I hang from a rope in a narrow gorge while a waterfall pounds on my head and tiny fish are suctioning onto my legs. Wadi Mujib in Jordan isn’t your ordinary wadi – this is adventure!
Hold up! Before you snap that photo of yourself reading a book while floating in the Dead Sea, there are a few things you need to know. Floating in salty water and slathering yourself with mud sounds like a chill spa day, but visiting the Dead Sea in Jordan is definitely not as relaxing and romantic as it looks.
Aqaba: Jordan’s only coastal city and gateway to the Red Sea. After a few days in the desert of Wadi Rum, I’m ready for beach and ocean time. But is Aqaba the idyllic coastal town I’m hoping for? I’ll share my honest experience and practical tips for visiting this port city.
Petra without masses of tourists? It sounds almost too good to be true, but it’s currently quieter than ever at Jordan’s most famous attraction. That means you have the Treasury almost to yourself, and there’s much more space to enjoy the world wonder. With the right approach, you can fully enjoy Petra, and taking the backdoor route via Little Petra is a smart move.
Wadi Ghuweir tops pretty much every “most beautiful hikes in Jordan” list for good reason. The scenery is absolutely stunning: narrow canyons, a tropical oasis, crystal-clear water, and rock walls in the most gorgeous colors. To fully enjoy it, you need to know a few things. I’m happy to share my experience and tips with you!
When you think of Jordan, what image comes to mind? Desert, sand, ancient stones, drought? Absolutely, but there are also beautiful oases full of greenery, flowers, and flowing streams. And that’s exactly what Wadi Bin Hammad has to offer. You can hike through this wadi alone or with a guide in about two hours.
The Wadi Rum desert is on plenty of bucket lists, but nobody tells you that you sometimes lie waiting an hour and a half for action because it’s too hot to do anything. With a snorer next to you. Or that your guide turns out to be more of a driver than a storyteller. But also nobody tells you how special it is to feed camels cookies along the road or to hear stories around the campfire in the evening about hunting and camel milk. So I’ll tell you!
