JORDAN
Amman to Jerusalem : Everything to Know About Crossing the Border from Jordan to Israel
Did you know there’s a way you can cross from Jordan to Israel and back without getting your passport stamped by either country? Did you know there’s a way you can get from Amman to Jerusalem in just a few hours? Well if the answer to either of these questions is “no”, or “yes, but […]
10 Bucket List Things to Do in Jordan You Can’t Miss
For a small country, it’s probably fair to say that Jordan has more bucket list beauties than you can shake a stick. Yup, slap bang in the centre of the Middle East, just about every great empire, ancient civilisation and his dog has wandered through this tiny nation at some point in history… and left […]
21 Things to Know Before You Backpack Jordan
If you’ve never backpacked in the Middle East before, then let me tell you, Jordan is the perfect introduction. Small, safe, stable with amazing food, some incredible historical sites and very welcoming locals, Jordan is the perfect first foray for shoestring travel into this part of the world. I actually spent almost 3 weeks in […]
The Best Jordan Itinerary for Budget Travellers
Without question, Jordan is one of the safest, most stable and most delightful Middle Eastern countries to visit. And for this reason, it’s an absolutely ideal country for first time or solo travellers in the region. From sensational ruins to incredible desertscapes, the famous ancient city of Petra and some Red Sea coastline, along with […]
Top 10 Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Amman, Jordan
Amman in Jordan is possibly the most chilled capital city I’ve ever been in! Arriving here from Cairo, I could scarcely believe it when I woke up to find myself in the most, relaxed, stress-free and quiet of capitals, where life rarely even seems to stir before 10am! But when it does get going there’s […]
Top Tips for Visiting Petra on the Cheap
One of the 7 new wonders of the world, Petra is, quite simply, an amazing, must-see travel spot. A veritable bucket list item in fact! If you weren’t already inspired, no doubt the rise of Instagram has had you marvelling at more than one picture of this sensational ancient city, buried deep in the desert […]
