Jordan travel blog
Honest stories and practical updates — from first-time Jordan questions to deep dives on Wadi Rum camps, Petra access and budget travel.
Jordan on a budget in 2026: real numbers for a 10-day backpacker trip
Real 2026 costs for 10 days in Jordan: flights 600 USD, accommodation 30 USD/day, food 18 USD/day. Full breakdown for backpackers and mid-range travelers.
Wadi Rum Bedouin camp prices 2026: what you actually pay
Real 2026 Wadi Rum camp prices from 30 USD to 800 USD per person. What each price tier includes, which camps deliver value, and how to choose.
Family travel in Jordan: a real 8-day itinerary with two kids
A candid account of 8 days in Jordan with children aged 6 and 9: real costs, what thrilled them, what didn't work, and an honest family itinerary.
New direct flights to Jordan 2026: what's changed and how to get here cheaper
New 2026 flights to Jordan: Royal Jordanian added Athens, Berlin, Madrid, Lisbon. Budget Aqaba options via Ryanair. Full route and price breakdown.
7 days in Jordan vs. 10 days: an honest comparison
What you actually get from 7 days vs. 10 days in Jordan: what each itinerary includes, what gets dropped, and whether the extra 3 days are worth the cost.
Petra vs. Jerash: which ancient site should you visit?
Comparing Petra and Jerash: both have Roman-era layers, but they are completely different experiences. Which to choose and whether you need to choose at all.
Jordan Trail section-by-section update: trail conditions and eco-lodges 2025
A 2025 Jordan Trail update covering all 8 sections: trail conditions, water sources after 2024's dry summer, new eco-lodges, and honest difficulty assessments.
Jordan rainy season real talk: what it's actually like December to March
What Jordan's rainy season means for travelers: which areas get wet, which stay dry, flash flood risks, and why winter still works well.
Visiting Petra with mobility challenges: an honest accessibility guide
Wheelchair access at Petra: what you can actually reach, electric cart costs, which trails are inaccessible, and how to plan a realistic visit.
Where to eat mansaf in Amman: 5 restaurants worth the trip
The 5 best places to eat mansaf in Amman, with real prices in JOD, the ritual of eating it right, and where to learn to make it yourself.
Surviving 50 degrees: how to visit Jordan in summer
Jordan in July-August hits 45-50°C. Our honest guide to summer survival: when to visit sites, where to stay cool, what actually works in extreme heat.
Solo female travel in Jordan: an honest 10-day review
A candid account of 10 days solo in Jordan as a woman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman, Aqaba. What worked, what didn't, and what every female traveler needs to know.
Jordan Pass changes for 2024 — what's new and what stayed the same
What changed with the Jordan Pass in 2024: digital wallet integration, new sites added, one-year activation window. Full breakdown with prices and tips.
Is Jordan safe to visit? An honest update for September 2023
An honest September 2023 safety assessment for Jordan: US Level 2, regional tensions monitored, zero tourist incidents. What travelers actually need to know.
Dune: Part Two filming locations in Wadi Rum — the real desert of Arrakis
Walk the actual Wadi Rum locations used to film Dune: Part Two. Khazali canyon, towering dunes, and the rock formations that became Arrakis.
Where was Aladdin filmed? The Jordan locations behind the Disney magic
Disney's 2019 live-action Aladdin was filmed in Wadi Rum, Jordan. Here's exactly where — and how to visit the Agrabah desert that wasn't Saudi Arabia.
Petra without the crowds: every trick that actually works
The Treasury empty before 9am, the back door from Little Petra, and why December is Petra's best-kept secret. Everything that actually works to beat the crowds.
Jordan Trail 2022 update: what's changed on the trail after the pandemic
Jordan Trail 2022: new shelter at Wadi Faynan, refreshed signage and updated water sources on the Dana-to-Petra section after two years of quiet.
The women behind Amman's best food tour: a visit to Beit Sitti
Beit Sitti is a women-run cooking school in Amman serving the best mansaf in the city. Here's what a morning at Maria Haddad's grandmother's house is like.
Christmas in Jordan: Bethany, Mount Nebo and walking where Jesus walked
Christmas in Jordan: from Christmas Eve mass at Bethany to Mount Nebo with snow. A pilgrimage guide for Christian visitors to the Holy Land's east bank.
Summer in Aqaba: how locals actually survive (and enjoy) the heat
Aqaba in July hits 38°C by 10am. Here's how locals — and smart visitors — structure their days, find shade, and still enjoy the Red Sea in summer.
Jordan reopens to tourism: what you need to know for 2021
Jordan reopened to tourists in 2021 after Covid closures. Here's what the early return looked like — entry rules, testing requirements and what we found.
Armchair travel: the best books, films and music to discover Jordan from home
Can't travel to Jordan right now? The best films, books and music to transport you there — from Lawrence of Arabia to Married to a Bedouin.
Traveling Jordan during Covid: what we learned the hard way
We were in Jordan when the pandemic hit in March 2020. Here's what happened with flights, refunds, and what we'd do differently with that knowledge now.
Dana to Petra trek diary: four days through Jordan's wildest landscape
A day-by-day account of the four-day Dana to Petra trek through Jordan's most remote canyon — blisters, beauty, and one very memorable arrival.
Is the Jordan Pass worth it? The honest 2019 math
We ran the numbers on the Jordan Pass so you don't have to. The honest verdict on whether the 70–80 JOD pass saves you money — or doesn't.
5 common Jordan misconceptions — debunked honestly
Thinking Jordan is dangerous, expensive, or just Petra? We debunk the five most common misconceptions about traveling in Jordan with real experience.
One night in a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp: what it's really like
Dinner under the stars, zarb in the sand, and tea around a fire — an honest account of one night in a Wadi Rum Bedouin desert camp.
Petra vs Machu Picchu: which should you visit first?
Two bucket-list wonders, one honest comparison. Which deserves your limited time and budget — Petra or Machu Picchu? We've been to both.
Our first week in Jordan: from Amman to the Dead Sea
What it's really like to spend a week traveling Jordan from Amman to the Dead Sea — with honest costs and surprises along the way.