Living and Traveling in Jordan
Cycling in Jordan - Guided Tours and self-organized Bike Rides in the last months I have been discovering and re-exploring several places in Jordan by bike. My first ever cycling experience here, was with Cycling Jordan from Amman over Iraq Al-Ameer to Kufrein Dam. I loved the diversity of this ride and joined Cycling Jordan …
The King's Highway runs right through the middle of Jordan. It is without doubt the most Scenic route you can take. To the right we have the Desert Highway, which is not only in Travel Guides described as one of the ugliest roads in the world. Yes, it will bring you to Petra and Wadi …
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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 …
