Jordan is one of the most interesting places to visit in the Middle East. A compact country with a rich history which offers plenty of things to see and do, and still considered by many as a safe-haven in a somewhat problematic region. Petra is a symbol of the country and the place everyone wants to visit. It attracts countless tourists that rush to see this wonder of the world….
It’s no secret that we had a great time visiting Jordan and that we remember it as one of the best travel experiences to date. Jordan is a country full of history and this can still be seen and felt throughout the country with its many monuments. But there’s more. Jordan also boasts outstanding nature, plus a very interesting culture. Some places are even inscribed as World Heritage. For these reasons and more, we…
We’ve written about Jordan a few times before and showcased what this middle-eastern country has to offer alongside Petra, its crown jewel. Today, we’re adding another must-do activity to the list from our trip to Jordan, the desert castles. Scattered in the desert, east of the capital Amman, the desert castles are a group of different early-Islamic structures. Most, in fact, are not even castles as they were not built for such…
Petra is the symbol of Jordan and its major attraction, bringing a huge number of tourists to this UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site, now one of the seven wonders of the world. Its fame is more than deserved and certainly lives up to the hype of being one of the most sought-after places by travelers. Petra’s buildings carved in the red stone by the Nabateans for centuries are so spectacularly detailed and architectured they seem…
Our Jordan trip was getting to an end and this was our final day in the country. Just when we thought we couldn’t get more pleasant surprises, we went to Wadi Rum! Yes, stunning. Not even the high temperatures, reaching close to 40 ºC, seemed to be an issue. Wadi Rum is a World Heritage valley (Wadi means valley and Rum high) located in south Jordan, where the mountains meet the desert,…
