Plan a trip to Jordan with insights from RealTravelers like you. Browse top rated travel blogs and get ideas on things to see and do. Price compare flights, hotels and packages, and find great deals to get you there.
The Rose City of Petra
(Aug 21 '07)
"The Siq twists and turns, the high walls all but shutting out the early morning sunlight, until abruptly, through a cleft in the rock, the first glimpse of the city of Petra can be seen."
Day 1: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
We arrived at Sharm El Sheikh after a 5-hour flight from Glasgow. Sharm is a resort town on the north shore of the Red Sea, and that’s where our ship, ...
read entry
read entry
After three months, we still hadn't seen the most famous site in Jordan, the lost city of Petra. Petra is located within a narrow canyon, similar to what we ...
read entry
read entry
After Thanksgiving, we had a hankerin' for some fall color and harvest scenery, so we headed north to Ajloun, about an hour away from Amman. Usually in California, ...
read entry
read entry
Amman - The White City
(Aug 22 '07)
"The outstanding whiteness is the result of the white stones of the country used in construction-rough hewn, smooth or lightly veined, and even polished white marble."
So we finally got out of Egypt. After sunning at Ras Shaitan we drove with some new Israeli friends to the tip of the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, entered Israel, had a guiness and a ...
read entry
read entry
Cannoning up Wadi Ma'in
(Sep 08 '06)
"The trek consisted of rock climbing, rock jumping, swimming, and hiking"
In preparation for this years Raid, the team hiked from Wadi Ma’in to the Hot Springs and into the town of Mukawir. The team ...
read entry
read entry
The RSCN runs a nature reserve in Dana, with several types of accommodations, we decided to go check out the Dana EcoLodge. It was stupendously beautiful! The Ecolodge was actually ...
read entry
read entry
We had a three-day weekend for "Ascension of the Prophet" so decided to take a trip down to the Dead Sea. Apparently everyone else in Amman had the same idea, so all hotels ...
read entry
read entry
The Balad
(Dec 18 '06)
"We bought coffee from a street vendor; they sell three different kinds: no sugar, a little sugar and a lot of sugar!"
Recent Blogs for Jordan
Ramadan, Classes, and Work
(Sep 13 '08)
This has been an extremely busy couple of weeks. We finally hit the three week mark for being here in Amman, and I do feel like I'm finally orienting myself. I have a lot to tell. I'll do my best to ...
read entry
read entry
First Week in Amman
(Aug 23 '08)
Ahlan wa Sahlan! Hello!
I’ve been in Amman, Jordan, the capital city, for about a week now and I’ve ready done and learned so much! I can’t wait to share my experiences with all of you! This post ...
read entry
read entry
Marhaba!
Made my way over to Amman, not too bad of a border crossing from Israel. I arrive at the worst hotel ever! The bed was dirty, the shower did not ...
read entry
read entry
Other Destinations
Compare Prices













