PREPARE YOUR TRIP
How to avoid scams when visiting Jordan : our lexicon
Jordan is almost always a very hospitable country. Still, what are the most common scams to avoid when traveling to Jordan? Find our lexicon below.
Lands & deserts
Wadi Rum : how many rock bridges there? And which ones to visit?
Wadi Rum is undoubtedly our favorite place in Jordan. Indeed, the “valley of the Moon”, the other name of Wadi Rum, is so colorful that one’s eyes just can’t grow weary of it. And most of all, here in Wadi Rum stand the famous sandstone arches and rock bridges…
Lands & deserts
Discover the mysterious “french fortress” in Wadi Rum
By scrutinizing the Northern part of Wadi Rum, or by browsing closely some of the numerous navigation apps on its phone, one can observe a mysterious castle appear in the desert, under the name of “french fortress” …What does is stand for, exactly?
LIFE STYLE & CULTURE
Movie selection : 17 films about Jordan or filmed in Jordan
With such wonderful landscapes and an exceptional historical heritage, Jordan is obivously a great place for movie makers: Wadi Rum, Petra, the eastern desert, Amman…
Hiking & Trekking
How not to get lost in Jordan – even in Wadi Rum : try OsmAnd !
If you are a tourist visiting Jordan by car, or if you are an expat exploring the secrets of Jordan, you might want to have a reliable navigation app on your smartphone…
Before visiting Jordan
Want to visit Jordan? Think JORDAN PASS to save money !
When planning a trip to Jordan, it is paramount to book a “Jordan Pass” before entering Jordan. This Sesame includes visa fees to Jordan, and access to almost all touristic sites …
Sports & Sea fun
Discover the Full Moon Desert Marathon in Wadi Rum
I am always suspicious when people begin their story with “it is the hardest”, or “it is the most beautiful”, or “it is the best”, or “it is in the top ranking marathons …”