The following guest post on the best food in Amman is brought to us by Chef Tariq Nasir, an American-Palestinian food blogger and founder of ChefTariq.com So many places in the world to go, so many places to eat, and sadly so many great places overlooked. Amman, Jordan could very well be one of those …
Ask GoMad Nomad: Is It Safe To Travel To Jordan? I’m currently traveling in Jordan, and both before I went and since I got here I’ve gotten the same question from friends and family in the us: Is it safe to travel in Jordan? With Syria, Iraq, and Irsael/the Palestinian Territories all bordering the country …
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Photos from Petra Jordan Brought to popular culture in the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade film, Petra Jordan is one of the highlights of any trip to the Middle East. The entrance of Petra follows the bottom of a narrow rock gorge called The Siq, eventually leading to the dramatic first view of The …
Bedouin Camel Driver at Wadi Rum, Jordan This shot was taken in Wadi Rum, Jordan, an incredible desert landscape that was used in the filming of Lawrence of Arabia. We took a jeep tour around the area and camped out in the open air for two nights with the Bedouin. The full moon was so bright …
Blog of a Modern Nomad Welcome to Jordan The Jordanians, like most Arabs, are known for their hospitality. On the street people call out, “You are welcome to Jordan.” You’ll hear the same from those in the tourist industry, although it’s much less sincere. From them it’s more like, “You are welcome to spend your money …
