The best of Petra, the hidden city built 2000 years ago
I recently visited the city of Petra in Jordan, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. It’s incredible with many accolades endorsing its magnificence. In 1985 the Petra Archaeological Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was also chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 28 places to visit […]
Visit the River Jordan and see the baptismal site of Jesus
On a recent trip to Jordan, we were heading to the Dead Sea when we passed the River Jordan, were Jesus as apparently baptised. It was not on our itinerary, but I couldn’t pass it up. So we stopped. But, not without a fuss. Tim hates religious tourism, but I insisted we stop and I’m pleased we […]
The Roman ruins of Jerash, in Jordan
Jordan is a fascinating country with nearly as many incredible Roman ruins as the Italians. While I had always known about Petra, I had not heard about Roman ruins of Jerash until our recent visit. The Jordanian history and fusion of cultures and ethnicities makes it a very special place in the heart of the Middle East. […]