Jerash ancient roads

I cannot believe how impressive these stone streets were with the towering pillars. Everything is amazingly preserved even after a devastating earthquake.

Baba Ghanoush

October 8th 2023
I put a deposit down on an apartment in Tel Aviv for the month of November with the idea I would leisurely find my way from Egypt to Israel via Jordan and Lebanon. When Hamas kicked the Israeli hornet nest on October 7th, I was in Luxor, and I suddenly had to scramble to enact a plan B. As any seasoned traveler knows. You have to be ready to pivot your itinerary at a moment's notice when somethin ... read more

Middle East » Jordan

For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more

5th January 2024

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I need to allow more time than I thought
We have been thinking about visiting Jordan some day. Now that I read your blog I realise that there is plenty more than Petra worth seeing. Good to know that. We will make sure we have plenty more time to spend exploring the country than I first thought we needed. /Ake

7th January 2024

cabochick
Andrea

On Jordan time
Yes, I do believe you must allow yourselves lots of time to explore Jordan, I cannot say enough about that lovely country! I feel I could return and see so much more. I loved the camping and hiking and exploring. I know that would be right up your alley.

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