What to do, where to go and what to eat in Jordan
Back in August 2019, we had an amazing road trip that we started with hiking Wadi Numeira, near the Dead Sea. Similar to other Wadis, such as Wadi Kerak or Wadi Al-Hasa, you access it from the Dead Sea Highway and walk East towards the springs up the country. As opposed to Wadi Mujib, it …
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An overview of the best places and experiences in Jordan and when to go there! The perfect travel calendar from January to December with detailed info of what you can experience, what to see and what is the best time to go.
Wadi Al-Hasa (وادي الحسا) or sometimes referred to as Wadi Al-Hessa, is one of the most Southern Wadis accessible from the Dead Sea. There are plenty of Wadis, such as Wadi Mujib, Wadi Numeira, Wadi Kerak and others. It is a 2h drive from Amman and can be easily done in a day trip. The …
Greening the desert project is an interesting demonstration site that you can visit near the Dead Sea, about 50 mins outside of Amman. It has been created in 2008 by the non-profit organization Jordanian Association For Environment Quality. It showcases permaculture, which is a self-sufficient and sustainable way of agriculture. The site is demonstration site, …
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In about 2 week this year's Thru hike of the Jordan Trail will kick off. While only two years ago the first thru hike was completed the Jordan Trail has already gained worldwide publicity and manifested its place as one of the most interesting hikes on the planet. Certainly, it doesn't lack diversity, challenge, extraordinary places or …
I would like to share a discovery I made lately in Jordan, while I was touring around the country with my parents who came for visit. As we were driving on the Dead Sea Road on our way back to Amman from Dana Reserve, I remembered a place I had seen several times before by …
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Friday 13th I joined an international group of 13 hikers to explore the Wadi Karak. The Wadi is located about 1.5-hour drive with a bus from Amman, pretty much at the Southern end of the Dead Sea, where you can also find Wadi Numeira and Wadi Al-Hasa. We left at 7 am from Cozmo and …
The Dead Sea is a special place on Earth, for sure. However, I think it is a bit overrated. That, of course, doesn't mean, you can't spend a nice time there. But staying there more than a couple of days in a hotel would definitively not be for me. Being the lowest point on Earth …
