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There are so many fun outdoor activities that are acceptable to take part in whilst practicing social distancing that are both safe and…
This post is being updated with new information regarding Jordan’s reopening to tourism after closing due to coronavirus. Current Tourism…
…is the question everybody seems to be asking once you plan to visit the kingdom. Especially after all the events in the last…
You may be wondering, is winter a good time to visit Jordan? Does Jordan get cold? Or, how can I make the most…
Who doesn’t love olive oil? Experience the olive harvest in Jordan – and get a close up impression of the country’s culture and traditions!
Whether you’re interested in history or not – find out why Amman Citadel should be on the list for your upcoming Jordan holiday!
There is a strip of road by the Dead Sea where you will find a dozen or so hotels on the water’s edge….
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s top sites, and can be crowded by visitors. Here is, how to avoid them…
Amber Stowell’s 4 Week Journal (Week 2) If you have been following Amber’s journal, check out her second week in Jordan below:…
Amber Stowell’s 4 Week Journal (Week 1) One of our summer interns has shared with us her four week journal, and now we…
Amber Stowell’s 4 Week Journal (Week 4) We, at Experience Jordan, have thoroughly enjoyed having Amber working for us over the past month….
Amber Stowell’s 4 Week Journal (Week 3) Amber’s third journal is chalk full with adventures throughout Jordan. Check out Amber’s third week below:…
Navigating Amman’s complicated roads and the overall somewhat chaotic driving in Jordan can be a daunting task. The good news is – there…
Unless you’re a seasoned expat, it might seem daunting finding basic lifestyle comforts that you generally get back home. For many tourists a…
While in Amman, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to experience the many tastes you won’t find in other places. Maybe you wouldn’t think…
Petra, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, is undoubtedly on the “MUST VISIT” list of all travellers to Jordan. …
Visiting Aqaba, right at the bottom of Jordan, offers an entirely new experience. This seaside city, bordering a bright turquoise body of water,…
Art is the mouthpiece for culture. If you want to experience the rumbles of the emerging culture, visiting local Arab art galleries is…
One of the best experiences to participate in when visiting Jordan is trying the food. In Jordan you can find food from all…
Madaba is a city that may on the offset may seem less historic than modern, but it is a city with ancient roots…
Mansaf is Jordan’s national dish; as such it is essential that any and everybody who comes to Jordan tries it. Mansaf is…
When you visit Jordan, you don’t want to miss the world renowned Dead Sea. The Dead Sea (really a large salt lake) is…
Are you vegan or vegetarian traveler interested in visiting the Middle East? Although meat is a rather substantial part of the Jordanian diet…
This food spot is a true gem of Amman; it’s a place where, despite the never-ending change and turn of the world, things…
Mount Nebo, according to scripture, is the mountain on which the prophet Moses was shown the Promised Land before he died. Located…
As the saying goes: under each great hiker is an even greater pair of boots… or something like that anyway! In all…
The question of “Now, is this going to go smoothly or take a hundred years?” is on most minds as passengers exit the…
The weekend of the 7/8th October, the Experience Jordan team took a group of 16 individuals to the ‘Valley of the Moon’ for…
Not everyone loves to camp, but glamping is a treat for everyone. Maybe cabins with beautiful views don’t fall under the strictest definition of glamping, but we think they are pretty close. A luxury camping experience is exactly what you can find at the Ajloun Reserve.
If you love taking cooking classes when you travel, then Beit Sitti is for you. When you are on holiday, there are several places where you can take a cooking class, but Beit Sitti is unique.
At Experience Jordan we want our honored guests to have unique experiences that highlight the best of what Jordan has to offer. For…
Let’s start by clearing up one misconception by many expats living in Amman, Jordan. Carakale is not brewed in Karak and therefore, they…
Do you love hiking? Do you want your kids to love hiking? Maybe you are only mildly interested in hiking, but perhaps you are looking for a family activity that doesn’t involve butter popcorn and sitting quietly. Below we have listed our top five suggestions to make your next (or first) family hike a huge success full of fabulous memories.
At Experience Jordan we have been in conversation about what it means to “experience Jordan”. What are the essential experiences that we would like our honored guests to have regardless of the length of their tour (3 day tour, 5 day tour, or 10 day tour)?
Here are the top five experiences that we want people to have no matter how long they are in Jordan. I’ll be honest and say we cheated a bit by making the categories very broad. In the future, we will have more lists that are a little more specific for those of you who are wanting to go deeper into experiencing the culture.
At Experience Jordan we love to make people smile. Our Weekly Walks are our weekly opportunity to see a busload of smiles. …
Experience Jordan is proud to be the first company in Jordan to join the Leave No Trace Centre for Outdoor Ethics. We are…
To Um Qais by bus March 23, 2014 I made it up to Um Qais the other day. I think it may…
Desert Camping – Wadi Rum May 2, 2014 Working at Experience Jordan has serious perks. Last weekend was one of my favourite…
Life at the Dead Sea June 30, 2014 There are some things in life that live up to your expectations of them….
Wadi Rum 2 day trip November 26, 2014 The guides were really nice and new a lot about the area. The…