Camel Riding in Wadi Rum

The Reason We All Came to Jordan

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October 18th 2016
After another sub-par night of sleeping, as we awoke to leave our desert camp in Wadi Rum. Our camp hosts provided us with a light breakfast and as we prepared to set off, we all gathered to collectively say our thanks to the Sheikh. We had appointed Kevin to give thanks on behalf of all of us as we all set off in 2 separate vehicles. The Sheikh drove one of the vehicles and we drove with the wind ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra

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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