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6 Essential Jordan Travel Tips

For those wanting to visit the Middle East but are nervous, Jordan is an excellent choice. The country is much more stable than its neighbors, with people who are proud of where they come from. In fact, it wasn’t uncommon for shop keepers to hand me Jordan-inspired pins and trinkets free of charge, excited to…Read more...
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Guide For Experiencing Bedouin Culture In Jordan

While Jordan was once full of desert-roaming Bedouins, today it isn’t as easy to experience this facet of the culture. That being said, it isn’t impossible. For those looking to immerse themselves in Indigenous heritage, here are three ways to experience Bedouin culture when traveling in Jordan, a top destination for Middle East tourism. Feynan…Read more...
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Adventures In The Middle East: Top Hikes In Jordan

While I had known Jordan was full of religious and historical sites, before traveling to the country I never realized it was also home to myriad truly inspiring hiking trails. Throughout #MyJordanJourney, I was lucky enough to get to experience a few for myself. Here are my top picks for the best hikes in Jordan.…Read more...
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Not Another Historical Petra Article

Let me start by saying this is not another post about the Nabatean history of Petra or how about how the UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom and an important hub on the trade routes that linked the east and the west. You already know that. And if you…Read more...
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Getting To Know The Many Personalities of Jordan

“You might like our ‘Lychee Mac.’ It’s made with whiskey, fresh lime juice, ginger ale and real lychee.” I’m currently sitting at a swanky rooftop lounge in Amman, Jordan, ordering cocktails and listening to Maroon 5 blast from the speakers. How is it possible that only hours ago I was driving by camels, roaming an…Read more...
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Unexpected Highlights From My Journey Through Jordan

Before visiting Jordan I had never traveled to the Middle East and had no idea what to expect from my trip. While I had a few thoughts of what the destination might be like the trip completely shattered many stereotypes of the Middle East I had in my mind. To show you what I mean,…Read more...

Adventures In Petra

While Petra is known as one of Jordan’s most important historical sites — with over 800 monuments thought to have been built by the Nabataeans as early as 7,000 to 6,500 BC — it’s also home to some worthwhile adventure activities. Hiking trails abound, while donkey rides and horse carriages are offered every two feet. In…Read more...
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