Discover Jordan: Day 7-8 Amman

Discover Jordan: Day 7-8 Amman

As my trip came to an end, I decided to take things slow and enjoy Amman. Destinations: 1. Roman Theatre → Taha Al-Hashemi St., Amman, Jordan In the heart of Amman is the Roman Theatre. The theatre sits on the opposite side of the citadel. 

Quick Guide to Wadi Rum, Jordan

Quick Guide to Wadi Rum, Jordan

Wadi Rum is a desert landscape with reddish sand that became a protected area in early 1997. This landscape provides an uncanny Mars-like scenery making it popular in several Hollywood films. Wadi Rum is a must-visit for travelers in Jordan as it provides uninterrupted views 

Quick Guide to Petra, Jordan

Quick Guide to Petra, Jordan

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan that is now part of the new wonders of the world. To get the most out of Petra, it may require 3 days, but if you are short on time, a full day may suffice.  Entry to Petra 

Discover Jordan: Day 4 – Road to Petra

Discover Jordan: Day 4 – Road to Petra

The weather is taking a turn for the worse. We were making our way down to Petra while visiting all the castles that we could.  Destinations: 1. Kerak Castle Location: 7VGR+9HJ, Jerash, Jordan Time Spent: 1 hr 15 mins Opening Hours: Varies My favorite castle 

Discover Jordan: Day 3 – Dead Sea

Discover Jordan: Day 3 – Dead Sea

The highlight for today was to enjoy the dead sea. I want to float in the sea with little to no effort. Let’s see if it is worth it.  Destinations: 1. Jordan Trail in Umm Qais We woke up at 8 am to hike the 

Discover Jordan: Day 2 – Northern Jordan

Discover Jordan: Day 2 – Northern Jordan

Today was our first full day in Jordan. We headed up North to have an authentic cultural experience. We started the morning sightseeing a few touristy attractions before our driver dropped us off at our host family.  Destinations: 1. Jerash Ruins Location: 7VGR+9HJ, Jerash, Jordan 

Discover Jordan – Day 1: Yes, It’s Jordan

Discover Jordan – Day 1: Yes, It’s Jordan

Yes, I’m in Jordan. Jordan was an unexpected trip that we sprung on at the last minute. I hired a local coordinator to plan my trip to Jordan. This was my first time diving into a trip not knowing what I had on the agenda. 

Quick Guide to 8 Days in Jordan During Ramadan

Quick Guide to 8 Days in Jordan During Ramadan

Jordan during Ramadan post-Covid is a unique experience. The streets in the middle of the day are slow but as night hits, you can see the country come alive. I read up on visiting Jordan during Ramadan but it was far different from what I 

Layover in Singapore

Layover in Singapore

Visited on August 15, 2018 I had a short layover in Singapore on the way home from Bali. I read that you can spend an entire day exploring Singapore Changi Airport as it is rated the #1 airport in the world according to Business Insider.