Jordan Day Trip : Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, and Madaba

I have found that international flights out of Amman, Jordan usually happen extremely late at night / early morning.  So my 0300 flight was no surprise.  Since I didn’t want to waste a day of exploring, I decided to book a tour the day before.  I found the “Private Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Dead Sea […]

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What to Expect : Dead Sea, Jordan

I booked the “Private Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Dead Sea Tour from Amman with Lunch” on the website Viator.  This means that my experience at the Dead Sea was actually just a stop instead of a trip by itself.  These tips on what to expect, however, will help anyone who plans to visit the Dead […]

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What to Expect : Driving in Jordan

I have spent about a year of my life in Jordan, but nothing scares me more than the driving. Even walking around and crossing the streets can be dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. Here I have written my most annoying useful tips on surviving driving in Jordan. There are lanes, but […]

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What to Expect : Petra

Getting There My small group of three took a rental car and drove to the city of Petra, which is about a two-hour drive from Amaan.  Parking was unbelievably easy as there were plenty of spots just a few yards past the main entrance.  I recommend getting there early in the day.  This way, there […]

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Jordan : The Forbidden Art of Tattooing

As a person who loves travel, art, culture, and tattoos, I naturally search for tattoo shops in any part of the world I visit.  Why would Amman, Jordan be any different?  Well, that’s because it’s ILLEGAL.  You read that right; tattooing in Muslim countries, is illegal! The Belief. Leaders of muslim countries believe that God, […]

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