Don't miss the October 2019 Issue of our newsletter, #LearnJordan!
Coldplay chooses Jordan to release their first album in four years “Everyday Life” on November 22
If you can't afford a ticket to Jordan there's still a way to be part of Coldplay's upcoming shows in Amman later this month, on November 22nd!
Listening to Jordan
Most travelers envision the sprawling, vast desert of Wadi Rum or the towering grandeur of Petra when they think of Jordan, but few think of the unique sounds, smells, and tastes of the country. Read this blind explorer’s account of his travels through Jordan and experience the wonder of the kingdom through all your senses.
Introducing the Jordan Trail
The Jordan trail is a 400-mile open air museum, placing the most breathtaking and visually stunning attractions the country has to offer on display. Divided into eight sections, it can be hiked in its entirety as well as in parts. Each section lasts four to six days, or can even be done as a day-trip.
Jordan’s Aqaba Reefs: Hard Corals Present Simple Solution
Findings from new studies on the Gulf of Aqaba’s coral reefs could hold the key to understanding how to preserve many of the ocean’s underwater treasures. Based on recent findings, scientists feel they could be able to use these scientific insights to build reef resilience across the world’s oceans. #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater
Trekking with Bedouins In Wadi Rum, Jordan
Read about one traveler's journey to Wadi Rum who got the chance to live like the Bedouins.
A truly immersive experience allowing her to connect with the locals and be captivated by this breathtaking country.
The best time to travel to Jordan
Jordan offers something to every traveler all year round, but many choose to plan their trip during high season. Explore this traveler’s guide and learn what’s the best time of year to plan a visit to avoid crowds while still enjoying all the activities the country has to offer!
The wonders of the ancient world come to life when you set foot in the country of Jordan. Browse all of AFAR Journey’s tour packages to find the one that is the right fit for you.
Whether you are looking for a luxury tour of Jordan, a quick birding experience through the country, or a food-centered experience — the Jordan Marketplace has a trip for you.
Gather a few of your friends and book this group trip to Jordan for Spring 2020. Highlights of the trip include luxury camping in the desert, a visit to Petra, and cooking lessons from Bedouin locals.
Witness history and modernity collide in this eight-day journey, the Taste and Trails of Jordan. There is no better way to experience Jordan than through an adventure curated and guided by locals.
Archaeology, Camels and Cars: From the Dead Sea to Petra
Archaeologists flock to Jordan for the promise of unearthing hidden treasures and long-forgotten ruins buried in the country’s sprawling and untouched terrain. Read about this particular archeologist’s adventures through the deserts of Jordan and how she is using new technological methods to explore uncharted territory.
Hollywood Executives Scout Jordan for Film & TV Projects
Jordan’s captivating landscapes have already served as the backdrop for some of cinema’s biggest pictures. In an effort to welcome new business into the region and familiarize major production companies with Jordan’s infrastructure and filming locations, The Jordan Royal Film Commission hosted a group of Hollywood film and television executives for a FAM tour in the region.
Taboon bread from Jordan is one of the world’s 50 best
Follow the aroma of baking bread in Amman, and you'll find bakers in roadside stalls stacking this classic flatbread into steaming piles.
When shaping taboon, bakers press rounds of soft, wheat dough over a convex form, then slap them onto the interior of a conical clay oven.
What emerges is a chewy round that's crackling with steam, wafting a rich smell of grain and smoke. It's the ideal foil for a plate of Jordanian mouttabal, a roasted eggplant dip that's blended with ground sesame seeds and yogurt.
Spotlight on Jordan
Jordan Tourism Board North America recently wrapped up a Road Show spotlighting Jordan throughout Canada, covering Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver in partnership with Goway, G Adventures and Baxter Media.
The Adventure Podcast visits Jordan!
The Adventure Podcast hosts recently visited Jordan! Listen to them discuss the highlights of their trip, which included canyoning, floating in the Dead Sea, visiting Petra, and exploring the desert of Wadi Rum by 4×4.
Drift Ride at Jordan’s Wadi Rum
Watch this video of Red Bull Athlete and National Football Team Goalkeeper Gupreet Singh Sandhu learning to drift in Jordan from the drifting star of the Middle East Ahmad Daham. Sandhu and Daham drift through Namala Road and Wadi Rum, before arriving at the Dead Sea.
In a national effort to clean up Aqaba’s beaches, 400 plus divers from both military and civilian backgrounds came together to collect waste and raise awareness about the harmful nature of pollution. Additionally, the campaign sought to raise awareness about practical and sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. #SDG14 #LifeBelowWater
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Read Testimonials From Travelers!
“Great people, great food. With my family I visited Jordan and we loved it.” — Julie, September 2019
“Jordan falls exactly the same beautiful story of those underdeveloped countries that seem to give way more than what they have. The sense of hospitality and warm are going hand by hand with the feeling of safety and peace you are left with. Possibly the most underrated country I have ever been too. If it didn’t make your bucket list yet it should.” — Pilar, October 2019
Have you been to Jordan and want to share about your experience or are you thinking of going to Jordan and want to know what people thought? Either way, visit our testimonials page to join the conversation!
