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!

Dana in Jordan: the nature reserve you probably don’t plan enough time for. And that’s a shame, because while everyone rushes off to Petra and Wadi Rum, they miss one of the country’s most beautiful pieces of nature. I speak from experience: with what I know now… I would have loved to stay longer.

Madaba is called Jordan’s mosaic city for good reason. Everywhere you look, you’ll find these ancient artworks – from church floors to workshops where artisans still use age-old techniques. But there’s so much more to discover in this charming town. From impressive views at Mount Nebo to a wonderfully relaxed coffee shop and a really cool farm-to-table experience. Here’s everything you need to know about Madaba!

Jerash is sometimes referred to as the Pompeii of the Middle East. I had no idea. I hadn’t expected any Roman ruins in Jordan at all, and now it turns out they’re among the most beautiful outside Italy. Here’s everything you need to know to visit Jerash on your own.