Jordan Travel Blog
Tips, guides and inspiration for visiting Jordan — written by local guides with 15+ years of experience.
Where Is Amman, Exactly? A Local Explains the City of Hills
Amman sits on a fistful of hills in northwest Jordan — capital, biggest city, and the launchpad for everywhere else. Here is where it is and why that matters.
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The Amman Citadel: A Giant Marble Hand and 2,000 Years of Views
Roman columns, an Umayyad palace, a museum, and a giant marble hand — all on the hilltop with the best view in Amman. Here is how to do the Citadel right.
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Rainbow Street: Amman's Favorite Place to Eat, Stroll and Overdo the Shisha
Cafés, restaurants, shisha lounges, a Friday market and legendary falafel — Rainbow Street is where Amman comes to hang out. A local shows you around.
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The Best Neighborhoods in Amman: Where to Stay, Eat and Wander
Art-house Weibdeh, historic Al Balad, café-lined Jabal Amman, upscale Abdoun and Sweifieh — a local breaks down where to stay and what each hill is good for.
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Amman After Dark: Cafés, Rooftops and a City That Refuses to Sleep
Late-night café culture, rooftop views, Rainbow Street strolls and weekend downtown buzz — a local shows you how Amman comes alive after dark.
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How Many Days in Petra? (One Is Fine, Two Is Better, Here's the Math)
One day sees the greatest hits; two days adds the Monastery and High Place without turning your trip into a forced march — and the ticket math is almost comical.
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Petra Entry Fees, Explained (Including the 90 JOD Trap Nobody Warns You About)
The 50/55/60 JOD tiers are simple. The 90 JOD day-visitor rate and the "free" horse ride are the parts that ambush people — so let us explain both before they get you.
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Petra by Night: What It Actually Is (and What It Isn't)
A candlelit walk through the Siq to the Treasury, ~17 JOD, three nights a week. It is atmosphere, not a laser show — and knowing that in advance is the whole trick.
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The Petra Monastery Hike: 800 Steps to the Best View in Jordan
Eight hundred steps, 45–60 minutes, and a monument bigger than the Treasury with a tenth of the crowd — plus a tea shop at the top with a shameless claim to the best view in Jordan.
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A Petra One-Day Itinerary That Won't Destroy Your Feet (Much)
A realistic hour-by-hour plan for one day in Petra: through the gate at 6 am, Treasury before the tour buses, out by mid-afternoon — and a frank warning about your step count.
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How to Get to Jerash from Amman (Without Losing Your Morning)
Jerash sits about 50 km north of Amman — under an hour by car. Here is the honest comparison of the bus, the taxi and a private driver, from someone who has done the run more times than he can count.
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The Jerash Festival: Roman Ruins with a Soundtrack
Every summer, Jerash swaps silent stones for concerts, poetry and dance inside actual Roman theatres. Here is how the festival works and how to see the ruins by day and by night.
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Diving and Snorkeling in Aqaba: Jordan's Quiet Red Sea
Jordan has 27 km of Red Sea coast, and it is quietly excellent underwater — warm year-round, packed with reefs, and home to a shipwreck, a sunken plane and a submerged tank. Here is how to dive and snorkel it.
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Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba: How to String Together Jordan's South
Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba sit in a near-straight line down Jordan's south — canyon city, red desert, then the Red Sea. Here is the route logic for doing all three in two or three days.
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Private Driver vs Renting a Car in Jordan: An Honest Verdict
Renting a car in Jordan is easier than you fear and harder than the rental company implies. Here is the honest breakdown of when to self-drive and when a private driver quietly wins.
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Is It Safe to Swim in the Dead Sea? (Yes — With a Few Rules)
You will not sink. You might, however, get salt water in your eyes and regret shaving this morning — here is how to float smart in the world's saltiest playground.
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Dead Sea Day Trip from Amman: The Lazy Guide
The Dead Sea is 50 km from Amman — closer than your average commute. Here is how to turn that into a gloriously lazy half-day of floating, mud and sunset.
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The Best Time to Visit the Dead Sea (It's Warmer Than You Think)
At 430 m below sea level, the Dead Sea is Jordan's built-in warm spot — swimmable all year. Here is when it is glorious and when it tries to cook you.
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The Amman–Dead Sea–Petra Route: Jordan's Greatest Loop
Amman, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba — done as a loop instead of a yo-yo. Here is the day-by-day route that stops you driving the same road twice.
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What to Eat in Jordan: A Hungry Local's Complete Guide
Mansaf, maqluba, mezze, falafel and knafeh — a local guide to what to eat in Jordan, and why saying "no thanks, I'm full" is not a real option here.
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Mansaf: The Lamb Dish Jordanians Would Fight You For
Lamb, tangy jameed sauce and a mountain of rice eaten by hand — a local guide to mansaf, the dish Jordanians take very, very seriously.
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Maqluba: The Upside-Down Dinner With a High-Stakes Flip
A one-pot tower of rice, eggplant, potato and meat, dramatically flipped onto a tray — meet maqluba, and the collective breath-holding that comes with it.
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Where to Eat Falafel and Hummus in Amman (Like a Local)
Hashem, Al-Quds and a downtown crawl through Al Balad — where a local eats falafel, hummus and fuul in Amman, and what it costs (spoiler: almost nothing).
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Knafeh: The Cheese Dessert You Have Four Minutes to Enjoy
Warm cheese, sweet syrup, a crunchy orange top and a four-minute window before regret sets in — a local guide to knafeh and the legendary Habibah alley.
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Shawarma in Jordan: A Very Serious Guide to a Wrap
Chicken vs beef, the great fries-inside debate, and how to read a spinning cone like a local — everything you need to order shawarma properly in Jordan.
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Zarb: The Bedouin Barbecue Buried in the Desert
Meat and vegetables slow-cooked in a buried desert oven, then dug up like treasure — zarb is Wadi Rum's greatest culinary magic trick, and it tastes as good as it looks.
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Jordanian Mezze: A Field Guide to the Table of Small Plates
The table fills with a dozen small plates before you have ordered a thing. Here is your field guide to Jordanian mezze — what each dish is, and how to pace yourself so the main course still stands a chance.
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Coffee, Tea and the Art of Saying "Enough" in Jordan
How to accept qahwa from the dallah, when to wiggle your cup to say "enough," and why refusing a second glass of tea is more complicated than it sounds.
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What to Eat in Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea (Without Losing Hope)
The food south of Amman needs a little managing of expectations — but Bedouin buffets in Wadi Musa, fresh fish in Aqaba and a well-packed snack bag will keep you very happy.
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Is Amman Worth Visiting? An Honest Take from a Local Guide
Amman rarely tops bucket lists, but it earns its place — a hilltop citadel, layered history and the best food in Jordan. Here is our honest local verdict.
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Things to Do in Amman: A Local Guide's Perfect Day
From the hilltop Citadel to knafeh downtown and sunset on Rainbow Street — a licensed guide walks you through a perfect day in Amman.
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Things to Do in Jerash: Rome's Best-Kept City in Jordan
Colonnaded streets, a soaring temple and a theatre with pipers in Roman dress — here is exactly what to see in Jerash and how long to give it.
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Is Aqaba Worth Visiting? Jordan's Red Sea, Assessed
Warm water in winter, coral reefs, a Cold War tank underwater and an easy pairing with Petra and Wadi Rum — here is the honest case for Aqaba.
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Things to Do at the Dead Sea: More Than Just Floating
Float on the lowest sea on earth, coat yourself in mineral mud, then chase the Pink Pools and hot springs — the Dead Sea is a full day, not a 20-minute stop.
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Is Jordan Safe to Visit? An Honest Answer from Local Guides
Jordan is widely considered a safe, stable destination — here is an honest, on-the-ground look at safety in Amman, Petra and behind the wheel.
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Is Petra Worth Visiting? An Honest Take from a Local Guide
A licensed Petra guide answers the real question — is the 50 JD ticket and the journey actually worth it? Short answer: yes, and here is why.
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Is Jerash Worth Visiting? A Local Guide's Honest Answer
One of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere sits 50 km from Amman — here is whether Jerash earns a spot on your itinerary, from a local guide.
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Is the Dead Sea Worth Visiting? An Honest Local Answer
Floating effortlessly at the lowest point on Earth is unlike anything else — here is whether the Dead Sea earns a half-day, and how to do it safely.
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How Many Days Do You Need in Jordan? A Local's Guide
Three days, a week, or ten? A local guide explains exactly how many days you need in Jordan and how to split them between Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman and more.
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The Best 3-Day Jordan Itinerary (What to See if Time Is Short)
Only three days in Jordan? Here is the exact route our guides drive to pack in Amman, Jerash, Petra and a desert or Dead Sea finish without the rush.
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The Ideal 5-Day Jordan Itinerary (Amman to Wadi Rum, Day by Day)
Five days is the sweet spot for a first Jordan trip. Here is the day-by-day route our guides drive, with real drive times from Amman to Wadi Rum and back.
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A Relaxed 10-Day Jordan Itinerary (See It All, Slowly)
Ten days lets you see all of Jordan without a single rushed morning. Here is the unhurried loop our guides love, from the Roman north to snorkeling in Aqaba.
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Amman to Petra: Private Driver, JETT Bus or Self-Drive?
Private driver, public bus or rental car? A local guide compares every way to get from Amman to Petra — the real costs, times and trade-offs on each route.
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What to Pack for Petra and the Dead Sea
Closed-toe shoes and sun cover for Petra, water shoes and an old swimsuit for the Dead Sea — exactly what a local guide tells guests to pack.
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The Best Time to Visit Amman
Spring and autumn bring 20-25°C days and the best of Amman — a local guide walks you through the city month by month, including Ramadan.
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The Best Time to Visit Aqaba
September to May is the golden window for Aqaba, with warm seas and gentler heat — a local guide explains the seasons, including for divers.
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How to Get from Amman to Aqaba
Drive the Desert Highway, fly in an hour, take the JETT bus, or hire a private transfer with a Wadi Rum stop — every way to reach Aqaba from Amman.
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The Best Time to Visit Jordan: A Month-by-Month Guide
Spring roses in Petra, summer stars in Wadi Rum, winter warmth at the Dead Sea — a local guide explains exactly when to come and why.
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Visiting Petra: A Complete First-Timer's Guide from a Local
Tickets, trails, timing and the mistakes everyone makes — a licensed Petra guide shares everything a first-time visitor needs to know.
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Sleeping in Wadi Rum: Bedouin Camps vs Bubble Tents
Zarb dinners, star-filled skies and the great bubble-tent question — what a night in the Wadi Rum desert is really like, and how to choose your camp.
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The Perfect 7-Day Jordan Itinerary (By Locals Who Drive It Weekly)
One week, the whole Kingdom: the exact route our guides recommend, from Roman Jerash to the Red Sea, with the timing that makes it effortless.
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12 Things to Know Before You Float in the Dead Sea
Don't shave that morning, guard your eyes, and leave the silver jewelry at home — a dozen hard-earned tips for the world's strangest swim.
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Is the Jordan Pass Worth It? The Complete Breakdown
One purchase that covers your visa, Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and 30+ sites — here's the simple math on when the Jordan Pass pays off.
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