Despite the development of CGI technology and increasingly elaborate sets, there are some real-life settings you just can’t beat. And plenty of these filming locations aren’t only to be seen on the big screen. You can walk in the footsteps of Angelina Jolie, Harrison Ford and...
Tag: Jordan
Sitting at the crossroads of ancient civilizations between Arabia and the Mediterranean Sea is the Kingdom of Jordan. Renowned for its stunning desert landscape at Wadi Rum and overflowing with historic sites on the old trade routes, including Crusader castles, Roman ruins and ancient cities, Jordan’s most famous landmark is the Nabataean Rose City of Petra – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. And let’s not forget a few other gems – both the Dead Sea and the Red Sea!
The Best Solo Adventures Off The Beaten Track
If you ever doubted that solo travel was a growing trend, doubt no more. The numbers of those travelling alone have been rising steadily for the past few years. And it’s a trend that’s showing no sign of stopping. According to Pinterest’s travel trends for 2018,...
Spending a Night in Wadi Rum
Encompassing some of the greatest scenery in all of Jordan, the Wadi Rum is a vast landscape of ancient riverbeds, sandy desert and epic rock formations. Forged over millions of years, this protected area covers some 720 square kilometres and is still home to Bedouin tribes today....
Trekking Bucket List: Five Hiking Trails You Need to Experience
Trekking is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience a country’s landscape. And there’s something quite special about getting out in the fresh air and immersing yourself in the scenery with all that you need on your back. But whilst treks such as the Inca...
A Foodie’s Guide to Jordan
Thanks to Jordan’s culture, history and central geographical location, it’s cuisine is vast and varied. In its wide repertoire of dishes you’ll discover influences of North Africa, the Middle East and even the Mediterranean. When you sit down for a meal in Jordan you are bound to...
Jordan: The World’s Next Great Trekking Destination
There are some parts of the world that have become synonymous with trekking. Nepal, Chile, Australia and the USA to name just a few. The Middle East may not strike you as the world’s greatest trekking destination but the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is set to...
A Night Under the Perseids Meteor Shower
Every year the Northern Sky plays host to one of Earth’s brightest astronomical events – the Perseids Meteor Shower. I was lucky enough to witness this celestial display for myself this year in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. To enhance the experience of a meteor shower you...
World’s Greatest Lakes (You Might Not Have Heard Of)
Who doesn’t like a lake? They are invariably surrounded by picturesque landscapes of quaint countryside or dramatic mountains. The water is generally calm and, good weather assumed, the expansive vistas are usually quite stunning. Coupled together, this invites a state of meditative contemplation that appeals to...
10 Interesting Facts About Petra
Petra is commonly known as the ‘Lost City’ but do you know why it was given that name? The archaeological site in Jordan is full of history and is the country’s most visited attraction and to help you get to know it a little better, here...
Why now is the best time to visit Jordan
The stunning landscape of Wadi Rum is just one of Jordan’s many treasures. For years we have been told that the classic Seven Wonders of the World were the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple...