Tips for travelling in Jordan
At the weekend, my friend Emily told me she’d booked a trip to Jordan.
Immediately, I had a million memories of a wonderful trip 8 years ago.
I’m jealous, she’s going to have an amazing time, I said I’d write her some titbits and if I’m going to do that….I should post them here too….
When heading up to the Amman citadel, there will be an enterprising kid who’ll sneak you in for half the price of the actual entrance fee.
At the citadel, find the view that looks across to the flag of Jordan, it is ginormous.

Watch out for taxis plying for trade at the bus station, it will lead to an encounter with the police….
…be prepared for the possibility of having to push said taxi to give it a bump start, mostly so the driver can attempt to avoid a fine, which was fruitless.
Make sure you visit Little Petra! Siq al-Barid is just North of Petra and a hidden gem that most people miss. It’s small, hence the name, the perfect place to explore for an hour or so.
At Petra, go in through the back entrance. It means you’ll get to the monastery first, trust me you do not want to walk up all them steps during the hottest part of the day.

Find a place to sit and take it in, there’s a place around the back where you can just look at the horizon.
Take a head scarf.
Take plenty of water or you will be that woman who chuckled at another who dramatically declared she “couldn’t go on any longer”, only to do the exact same thing 15 minutes later.
Eat at Mohammed Twissy’s, the grilled lamb chops are delicious. I have a business card somewhere with the address I will dig it out.
When visiting the Dead Sea, you have to make a joke about never having been so low. Don’t roll your eyes, it’s the law and I didn’t make the rules.
Bobbing about in the Dead Sea is a bit weird.

Don’t get the water in your eye and have a slight (massive) panic about the salt making you go blind because you’ve read a whole host of worst-case scenarios on the internet.
Visit Wadi Rum. However, if you choose to climb up to Laurence of Arabia’s spring don’t do it barefoot like my friend did, he of course ended up with sore feet…..who didn’t see that coming.

When sand boarding, do not underestimate how hard it is to carry a board up a massive sand dune. I’d do some cardio practice to be honest.

Don’t wear white linen trousers in the desert….I have no idea what I was thinking.
Watch the sunset.

When looking at the stars in the desert, just look at the stars. Don’t try to get the perfect picture, you simply will not achieve it. Just appreciate the sky.
You will need both blankets provided at the Bedouin campsite, don’t be fooled into thinking you’re warm, you’ll wake up freezing.
If you make it to Aqaba….visit the Rovers Return, I’m still baffled by this.

Mostly, enjoy it!
Jordan is one of the most beautiful places to visit. There is so much to see and do.
I loved everything about it; the food, the people, the crazy driving experiences, the sites, the history, everything!
There’s probably more useful information about hotels and transport on other blogs or in a guidebook, I hope these titbits made you laugh.
And Em, have a blast, can’t wait to hear all about it!
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I loved Jordan! You’ve given some great tips here. Floating in the Dead Sea was.definitely a strange feeling, as was covering ourselves in the clay mud! I think Wadi Rum was my favourite part of the trip.
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It’s amazing, writing this has made me want to go back! I think I have to agree about Wadi Rum I loved it, thanks for commenting
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This is interesting, I have never been to Jorden but would be interesting to go there. Thank you for sharing these tips!
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Jordan is one of the places I definitely want to visit one day. I hope I will do it sometime soon 🙂
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The landscape here is so down-to-earth and raw! I love the fine colors and historical elements of the ground, and bobbing in the Dead Sea is surely a must. 🙂
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It is a must! It really is stunning, thanks for commenting 🙂
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Great tips — and what an incredible experience in an amazing place! I’ve never been to Jordan but have seen and heard so many interesting things about it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for reading, it really is a beautiful place x
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This sound like an amazing experience! Your photos and commentary are a lot of fun. Rover’s Return is hilarious! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for reading, it’s really was an experience 😂
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Oh Petra is up on my list of must-visit, so will keep this other must-see to read later when I will go! It all looks amazing and a lot of water and cardio is needed, but the views are amazing!
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Petra is breathtaking, I hope you get there soon it’s amazing! Thanks for reading x
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It looks beautiful there! Is it safe to travel there? Were you part of a tour group? Sorry for all the questions.
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Always happy to answer questions! I felt incredibly safe there, there are places in the North that it’s advised you don’t travel tp but we didn’t have problems anywhere else. We weren’t part of a tour group, we did it on our own with another couple but tour groups are a good option. It really is a stunning place x
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Excellent place! You shared great tips here. Your photos are a lot of fun.
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Thank you for reading, glad you liked it 🙂
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