My Jordan Journal

7 Ways To Be A More Conscientious Traveler in Jordan

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Exploring Jordan as a Family: 8 Kid-Friendly Activities You Want to Experience

If you and your family aspire to travel somewhere with stunning landscapes, interactive history, and archeological sites, Jordan is the perfect place for guests of all ages. Check out a few of our top recommendations for visiting Jordan with your ...
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72 Hours in Aqaba, Jordan's Port City

When you think of Jordan, desert landscapes and age-old cities likely come to mind. Lesser known is this country’s southernmost resort town, Aqaba, where the red-brown mountains are cut off by a ...
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5 Holy Sites You Didn't Know Were in Jordan

Jordan’s unique location in the heart of the biblical Middle East means that it’s possible to stumble across incredible holy sites at any moment. You may already know that Jordan is home to famous places such as the Baptism Site where Jesus ...
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Adventurous Experiences in Jordan

Are you looking for an exciting adventure abroad? Look no further than Jordan where your next adventurous experience awaits.

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The Meaningful Travel Map to Jordan

Tourism Cares and the Jordan Tourism Board have launched the first ever Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan, researching and documenting twelve experiences that are powerful and positive for both travelers ...
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Ending at The Red and The Dead

Our ride on the Jordan Bike Trail officially ended as we rolled into the chaotic traffic of Aqaba. Caked in a mix of sweat, sand, dust, and sunscreen as I walked through the immaculate lobby of the Intercontinental, the nice man at reception ...
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Day 13-14: Vast, Echoing, God-like, and Sandy

On November 13, 2019, Amy Jurries departed from Um Qais on a 454-mile bike ride on the Jordan Bike Trail, reaching her final destination of Aqaba on the Red Sea. This 13-day bike ride is comprised of 12 stages and passes through three regions ...
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