My Jordan Journal

My Jordan Journal

STORIES OF ADVENTURE, CULTURE, AND FAITH IN JORDAN

What to Pack on A Trip to Jordan

When I found out I was traveling to Jordan, I was immediately filled with excitement. I couldn’t wait to experience the history, food, culture, and landscape — from incredible mountains to gorgeous coastlines, from bustling cities to dry ...

Sauntering in Jordan: Finding Peace and Purpose From Amman to Aqaba

In my desk drawer, I keep an article by Daniel Novotny, a dear departed graduate school professor of mine. Of the European practice of journeying to the Holy Land in the Middle Ages he writes:

Everything You Need To Know About Pilgrimages to Jordan

All of the Abrahamic religions have significant roots in Jordan. Whether you wish to travel to ancient holy places mentioned in the Old Testament, trace the steps of Jesus and his disciples, or visit ...