Living and Traveling in Jordan
This covers all the spots in Jordan and some international Travel I did
About the Jordanian Desert Castles Essentially, the Desert Castles are a group of castles across the Levant. The Umayyad built most of them between 660 and 750 during the Umayyad Caliphate. In the past, the castles connected trade routes between Medina and Damascus, the former capital of the caliphate. Up to now, the original use …
The Jordan Trail Hiking in Jordan has gained attention in the recent years. The most obvious reason is the implementation of the Jordan Trail. One of the highlights is supposed to be the section between Dana and Petra. This part connects one of Jordan's most beautiful biosphere reserves with the most iconic tourist attraction, Petra. …
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In the colder season there are still many places you can visit in Jordan. Especially, those that are situated in wide open places without shadow are more suitable for a visit in Winter. Previously, we visited already the Desert Castles, Karak Castle, Azraq Castle or Ajloun Castle in the North. Recently, we made our way …
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Hiking Jordan's Best Valleys - The Dead Sea Wadis One of the most fun things to do in the summer heat in Jordan, is taking a refreshment in the water during a hike. The top places to do that for nature lovers, are the valleys near the Dead Sea. While some of the Wadis are …
Preparing our Hike to Wadi Ghuweir I was super excited to go on this hike and knew even before that Wadi Ghuweir or Wadi Ghweir, is one of the Highlights of Jordan. Most of the Wadis are neglected on a typical Jordan itinerary. However, when you have more time to visit or live in Jordan, …
About Aqaba Recently we have been to Aqaba a couple of times, as the Airport is still closed but curfew was lifted a bit and travel between governorates is possible. Aqaba is in the South of Jordan, directly at the Red Sea. It is about a 4-hours drive from Amman. You can also reach it …
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