Entering Wadi Rum was a slow motion experience of leaving earth and entering a totally different world. The sand slowly starts to turn a deeper and darker hue of red and the surrounding dramatic sandstone and basalt mountains jut out of its sandy floor. Camels walk about the desert with or without accompanying owners under the […]
Petra, Magnificent Petra – Best Hikes in 1 Day
Petra is an iconic UNESCO world heritage site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. It is breathtakingly beautiful and full of treasures from ancient civilizations. Most well known for it’s spectacular monuments carved into the red rocks, its intricate water channels and its stunning temples. Because of it’s rose colored buildings […]
Amazing Jordan – Dana Biosphere and Shobak Castle
After 4 days at the Dead Sea we were ready to see more that Jordan has to offer. Our next stop was the Dana Biosphere Natural Reserve, but we made a quick stop along the way at the Wadi Mujib Adventure Center. At 410 meters below sea level, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve is the lowest […]
Dead Sea, Madaba and Mt. Nebo – 3 Big Attractions in Northern Jordan
We had been looking forward to floating in the Dead Sea together for a really long time. The drive from Amman was under an hour bringing us to the Crowne Plaza with enough time to dip into the water. Dead Sea – Jordan Side There were only a couple of people on the beach which was […]