The Middle East is a region that tends to intrigue adventurous travelers. But it's often written off as an unsafe destination plagued with turmoil– a misconception largely perpetuated by the corporate Keep Reading
The Secret Petra Treasury Trail (The Ultimate Petra Tour)
[Updated 11/3/2019] I cried tears of joy when we visited Jordan's ancient city of Petra, not long after we ascended a secret trail to a cliff looking down on the world-renowned Petra Treasury. I Keep Reading
Why I’d Prefer to Forget Visiting the Dead Sea, Jordan
I’m lying on my side casually, as if I'm lounging on my comfy king-sized bed back home. But I'm actually floating effortlessly atop the water of Jordan’s Dead Sea, which is not actually a sea at all. Keep Reading
Exploring the 2000-Year-Old Roman Ruins of Jerash, Jordan
Originally known as Gerasa in antiquity, the ancient Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan are located near the mountains about 30 miles north of Amman. They're not nearly as popular with Keep Reading
Captain’s Desert Camp Review (Wadi Rum, Jordan)
If you're visiting Jordan and looking for 5-star luxury, 400-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, spa treatments, and an impeccable concierge service... well, Captain's Desert Camp may not be for Keep Reading
Masirah Island, Oman- Searching for Sea Turtles
Masirah Island- Searching for Sea Turtles They don’t look like much. To my unadjusted eye, they merely look like tire tracks leading to holes in soft sand. But to those who know, like my Keep Reading
JORDAN Photo Gallery– Wadi Rum Desert Camping & Camel Trekking
Jordan Photo Gallery Wadi Rum Desert Camping & Camel Trekking Wadi Rum, which is also known as The Valley of the Moon, is among Jordan's most popular tourist attractions. Keep Reading
JORDAN Nature Reserves: Dana Biosphere Reserve & Wadi Mujib
DANA BIOSPHERE RESERVE You know those days you occasionally have in your travels when you’re glad for the adventure, but you’d never, ever want to do it again? That’s an accurate summary Keep Reading
JORDAN Nature Reserves: Ajloun, Dibeen & Azraq
Jordan Nature Reserves Ajloun, Dibeen & Azraq It’s funny how preconceived notions can color your perspective on a place. For all the travel dreams that movies like Lawrence of Arabia Keep Reading
GLOBAL CUISINE: Jordanian Mansaf Recipe
Want to know a way to instantly endear yourself to anyone you happen to meet in Jordan? Just mention Mansaf, the country's official National Dish. Our guide, Ali Abudayeh, had been Keep Reading