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...
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!
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...
New 7 Wonders of the World by AirPano
Ever since the finalists were announced back in 2007, the New 7 Wonders of the World have captured the imagination of travellers and artists alike, including the Russian-based photography group AirPano. Specialising in drone photography, their images provide unique aerial perspectives of these incredible sites plus more besides...
Jordan on Film
Jordan is an epic country full of treasures, some natural some man-made – all waiting to be visited. Travelling there in November 2015, Etienne Buteau’s footage is a beautiful example of the exotic and intriguing nature of this Middle Eastern country. Simply named ‘Jordan – November...
From Amman to Madaba
Earlier this year I travelled to the Hashemite Kingdom on our 8 day Totally Jordan group tour. Kicking off in the capital city of Amman, I proceeded to spend the next week discovering the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash, catching a glimpse of the Promised Land from Mt Nebo, exploring Crusader...
Jordan from the air
This week’s video pick comes from the visionary travel film makers of Matador Network – an independent media site with thriving travel community and one of the fasted growing travel lifestyle brands on the web. Using the latest photography, drone, and video technology they put together inspiring travel videos...
Natural phenomena around the world
While our world is brimming with incredible man-made wonders, from the incredible beauty of the Taj Mahal, legendary Pyramids of Giza and lost city of Machu Picchu, it is important not to forget the many incredible, mysterious and dumbfounding natural phenomena that grace our planet. Here we’ve...