The most memorable moment I have of Jordan is laying awake beneath the bright moonlit sky in the silent Wadi Rum desert. I was the only one awake and completely alone in the darkness. It was perfect. The rest of my Wadi Rum experience was just as incredible, complete with speeding through the ... READ the POST
Feynan Ecolodge
The best night's sleep I had in Jordan was at the Feynan Ecolodge, deep in the heart of the Dana Biosphere Reserve. Arriving in a dusty old 4x4 down the longest and bumpiest desert trail I had ever experienced at the peak of an unexplained illness, I wanted nothing more than a cold glass of water ... READ the POST
Amman in Photos
Jordan's capital is a city of rich history, comprehensive architecture, contemporary dining experiences, vibrant culture and an ultramodern night-life. From the bustling Souk to the timeless Citadel and the peaceful Mosques to the thumping nightclubs, no two areas are alike and no other city on ... READ the POST
Jerash in Photos
"Come on, my Bedouin cousin!" Ibrahim alerted me that we were on the move again. It had been a long morning with little relief from the sun and I had begun hiding in the tiniest patches of shade that I could find. I crouched in grassy corners, scaled fallen columns and shimmied along hidden nooks ... READ the POST
Animals of Jordan
As with every new place that I travel, I was easily distracted by the animals that I met along the way in Jordan. Standing in front of one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Who cares--there are camels here! Supposed to be shopping in Amman's eclectic Souk? Nope, checking out the colourful Easter ... READ the POST
