Jordan Weather in February: A Quick Guide
Planning a trip to Jordan in February? While it’s winter in the northern hemisphere, it’s a good time to visit Jordan – especially if you don’t love hot weather. While not as far south as you might expect, Jordan is located at 30°N, similar to places like Northern Mexico, Egypt, and Morocco – all great winter destinations for us from climates further north...
Visiting Petra in January: All You Need to Know
When it comes to bucket list destinations within the bucket list destination that is Jordan itself, there's nowhere quite like Petra. Heck, it was on my own travel bucket list, before my first visit in 2016. As you plan your Jordan itinerary, you'll probably want at least one day and night in Petra – and rightly so...
Jordan Weather in January: A Quick Guide
Planning a trip to Jordan in January? While it's winter in the northern hemisphere, it's a good time to visit Jordan – especially if you don't love hot weather. January is the coldest month to visit Jordan, but don't let that stop you...
How to Travel Around Jordan: Planes, Camels, and Automobiles, Oh My!
By air, sea, or land, there’s no place in the world like Jordan. As you plan your Jordan itinerary, you might wonder how to travel around Jordan. In most of my posts, I share information about what I recommend to get from point A to B, but there are lots of options if you want to change your plans from my advice...
Christmas in Jordan: A Good Time to Visit & What to Know
Jordan is an incredible destination all year long, but there are times of year you may have specific questions about visiting. One example is Ramadan, when the vast majority of Jordanians observe the Islamic holy month fasting; this can affect tours and experiences during your trip, so it's important to understand that. Another time you might wonder about visiting is over Christmas...
Where to Visit the Dead Sea:
Jordan or Israel?While I'm obviously partial to Jordan since I run an entire site about it and love visiting, I understand that people have travel decisions to make. Maybe it's about how many days they have to visit Jordan, or whether to spend time in Wadi Rum or Petra. And maybe it's about whether to visit Jordan or somewhere else, like a neighboring country...
A Guide to Visiting During Ramadan in Jordan
Jordan is widely agreed to be one of the most hospitable countries to visit, especially for those who are curious about the cultures and lifestyles of those who live in the Middle East. For one lunar cycle each year though, planning a visit becomes more complicated as the 96% of people who practice Islam observe Ramadan and there are various restrictions that come with it...
11 Useful Arabic Phrases to Memorize Before Your Jordan Trip
Many of us native English speakers assume everyone speaks English when we travel – or forget that not everyone does. In Jordan, many people speak English, especially in heavily touristed areas – but that doesn't mean every Jordanian you encounter will speak even one word of English (and you shouldn't assume they do!)...
9 Day Trips from Amman to Add to Your Jordan Itinerary
Roman ruins, holy sites, and magnificent mosaics – oh my! As you've probably discovered in planning your Jordan trip so far, there are some incredible things to see in Jordan despite the country's small size. As almost everyone flies in and out of Amman as part of their Jordan itinerary, you'll undoubtedly spend 1-2 nights in the capital city before striking out for destinations further south like Wadi Rum or Aqaba. In any case, there's plenty to see and do in Amman – and even more in the surrounding region...
Tipping in Jordan: A Guide to Local Customs
Let's be honest: one of the trickiest parts of visiting any new country is getting a sense of how tipping works. Is it required? Expected? Necessary for workers to earn a living wage or extra wages that show true appreciation for excellent service? The same questions are perfectly valid when pondering the customs of tipping in Jordan...