Before I left for Jordan, I knew little about the local cuisine. I knew about hummus and falafel, but that was about it. But Jordanian food is much more varied. From the national dish mansaf to sweet knafeh, discover the flavors of Jordan!

Two weeks in Jordan sounds like plenty of time, but trust me: it flies by. Fortunately, you can see all the highlights in that time without constantly being stuck in the car, from the bustling capital Amman to the desert of Wadi Rum, from history in Petra to floating in the Dead Sea. This route takes you to everything that makes Jordan special without rushing around like crazy.

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!

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.