Jordan

Umm ar Rasas was once a Roman garrison town built in AD 300 for the Roman Legion. It was in a line of other forts built to defend Rome’s far reaching border. Today it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site and stands (albeit in crumbling form) as an example of Roman life as it...Read the Post...

Karak Castle is quite possibly the most famous crusader castle. It was a place of legend in the battles between the Crusader armies and the Islamic armies of Saladin. Today it is known for being featured in the movie The Kingdom of Heaven and is a popular stop while driving the King’s Highway through Jordan....Read the Post...

Driving the ancient King’s Highway in Jordan is a fantastic road trip through the country. If you have the time, it is the perfect way to drive from Madaba or Amman to Wadi Musa. Consider it the scenic route and plan to stop for detours along the way. You will not only see the natural...Read the Post...

Hiking in Wadi Rum is a highlight of any trip to Jordan. Exploring the Red Desert, the White Desert and the many natural and historic sites of this protected desert wilderness takes you back in time to a simpler more basic existence. Visiting Wadi Rum can be done in a multitude of different ways. You...Read the Post...

Petra is known for its iconic tombs cut into the rose-colored rock of the mountains in Jordan’s southern desert valley. What people may not know is that Petra is strewn with spectacular hiking trails that make this ancient archaeological site a hiker’s paradise! In this hiking guide to Petra, I will outline a hiking route...Read the Post...