MY JORDAN JOURNAL STORIES OF ADVENTURE, CULTURE, AND FAITH IN JORDAN

Jordan's Beauty Through a Lens

Jul 18, 2024 12:00:00 PM

Leen Hajjar

From deserts to seas and ancient sites, Jordan is home to an array of diverse landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and stunning scenery. 

In the north, lush forests like the Ajloun Forest Reserve and Dibeen nature reserve offer a green escape, a surprising contrast to those who expect only desert landscapes. Meanwhile, the south is famous for its Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum and the serene sandy beaches of the Red Sea.

Beyond the landscapes, it's the spirit of Jordan's people that truly brings these scenes to life. Their hospitality and warmth are woven into the fabric of this land, creating a lasting impression and experience for every traveler.

We have rounded up some of our favorite pictures that depict Jordan's beauty and the incredible places that one can visit during a trip to the kingdom.

Join us in this visual journey, and let Jordan's breathtaking beauty captivate your heart and soul. 

VisitJordanXErikaHobart-04Wadi Rum's otherworldly campsite (Photo by Erika Hobart, May 2024)

 

RedSeaBoat_HG2017(2of57)-1Turquoise waters in Jordan's Red Sea

 

VisitJordanXErikaHobart-13Aqaba's massive mountains peaking from behind (Photo by Erika Hobart, May 2024)

 

Block-_Wadi_MujibThe 20m high spectacular waterfalls in Wadi Mujib

 

Dibeen in springDibeen Forest Reserve

 

aqaba under-1-1-1The rich marine life in Jordan's Red Sea

 

JNTB_Up_Close-FUENTES_DSC07884Greco-Roman ruins of columns in the historic city of Jerash (Photo by Rodney Fuentes, February 2024)

 

2 petra horizontalPetra's Monestary from the top, a stone-carved monument in the Nabatean city (Photo by Carlos Lang, May 2024)

 

VisitJordanXErikaHobart-08Friendly camel in the Wadi Rum Desert (Photo by Erika Hobart, May 2024)

 

Wadi_Rum_Camping-1Wadi Rum Desert with its star-filled night sky


Leen Hajjar

Written by Leen Hajjar

Leen Hajjar, born and raised in Amman, is JTBNA's blog editor. A recent graduate from Villanova University with a master's degree in Communication, Leen focuses on media analysis, specifically mainstream media’s portrayal of Arabs and the Middle East. Her previous experience as a writer for Al Arabiya English, inspired stories that shed light on the diverse and positive attributes of the Arab world, aiming to provide a more comprehensive representation of the region and its people.


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