Jordan Holidays?
“Jordan Holidays? Why would you go to Jordan for your holidays?” my friends and family from North America and the UK asked. Sometimes even a travel writer needs a holiday and I wanted to do a tour...
View ArticleJordan is the best kept secret!
You know when you find all those months of putting leftover cash away for a holiday getaway only to see the day to take off come up and still no plan in mind? That’s where I found myself this past...
View ArticleUnhappy yet very happy on Dana to Petra Trek!
Za’al was the name of our Jordanian Bedouin guide who led our Dana to Petra trekking route. In Arabic, Za’al means upset or unhappy! What a name, ha?! Contrary to his name, Za’al was one pleasant old...
View ArticleMy “terhaal” with Terhaal
I started off my career as a tour guide not knowing exactly what was waiting for me in the tourism realm of Jordan. Being born in Jerash, I was naturally, and at a very young age, well acquainted with...
View ArticleThe Solitude of Mount Aaron – Petra Jordan
When you plan your holiday to Petra, make sure you plan multiple days for exploration as the site is huge and very intriguing. Jebel Harun’s summit (1270m) is the highest in the Petra region. Few are...
View ArticleHiking in Jordan – New Guidebook
Jordan is literarily full of fantastic hiking trails for both casual hikers who seek easy and moderate day walks, and for those who seek some technical challenge (climbing and abseiling) along the way....
View ArticleLocal Customs – Do’s and Don’t for Travelers to Jordan
When you’re on holiday in Jordan you will notice that most Jordanians are exposed to other cultures and they are aware that breaches of cultural norms by foreigners is not intended to be offensive....
View ArticleWhat Lonely Planet Has To Say About Jordan
“While Jordan may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning an outdoor adventure, this tiny spec of a country is incredibly underrated. One of the world’s great travel secrets, Jordan is...
View ArticleRomantic Petra
There’s something up with that ancient ruby red sandstone city and I can’t get enough of it. When you walk through for the first time, you don’t know what to expect or where anything is. It – Petra –...
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