From the glittering waters of the Red Sea to the breathtaking structures of the Rose City, there is so much to see in southern Jordan – if you’re visiting this country and region, you simply have to explore! As you plan your Jordan itinerary, you might have questions about how to get from one part of the country to another. I’ve been working on a series of guides on getting around, and this one is here to help you figure out the basics of travel from Aqaba to Petra...

From the glittering waters of the Red Sea to the towering red rocks of the Jordanian desert, there is so much to see in southern Jordan – if you're visiting this country and region, you simply have to explore! As you plan your Jordan itinerary, you might have questions about how to get from one part of the country to another...

For a small country, Jordan has a lot to offer. Historic sites, natural wonders, and cities all compete for the attention of every first-time traveler. Most travelers discover that they need to move around a bit – a night here, two nights there – to see it all, and that means figuring out the logistics of getting between places...

When planning a trip to Jordan, you probably have a few sights and locations in mind that you know you want to visit: Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea... but there's so much more to Jordan, too! Research will quickly reveal that there are other destinations to add to your itinerary too – and the Roman ruins of Jerash are one of those must-see spots...

As you plan your Jordan itinerary you'll quickly realize that while Jordan is a small country compared to many, it's big enough to present some logistical challenges. This is especially true as Jordan lacks a robust public transportation system or passenger trains to help you get from one part of the country to another. If, for example, you want to get from Amman to Wadi Rum or reverse...

For many travelers, determining the logistics of how to travel between different attractions and destinations in Jordan is one of the most complex parts of planning your itinerary. In this post, I'll cover one of the most popular routes that people want to take: the journey from Amman to Petra. As Petra is one of those bucket-list sights in Jordan (and the whole world!), many people visit Jordan specifically to see Petra...

Everyone plans a different trip to Jordan – and that's what makes it such a special destination. What you enjoy doing and where you visit will be different from everyone else. Some travelers will choose to base themselves in Amman, rather than doing a loop itinerary to other destinations. In that case, you might wonder how to reach those destinations...