I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in Jordan. It’s a Middle Eastern country with a lot of tourism in recent years.
How I Got There
As usual whenever I travel, I either take a United flight or search for the cheapest flight on kayak.com. I wrote an article about how I stick to flying on United as much as possible to cash out big with my miles.
How was the Wifi?
I had zero issues at my Airbnb’s in Amman.
1. Amman Citadel
The Amman Citadel is the number thing to do in Amman. Apparently, the site dates back to the Bronze Age and is home to several important archaeological finds, including the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace. In addition to the history, I thoroughly enjoyed the panoramic views of the entire city.
2. Petra
No trip to Jordan is ever complete without a trip to the ancient city of Petra. And yes, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it features incredible tombs and temples carved into the red sandstone cliffs. I was told “at least five hours” for the city of Petra, and after experiencing Petra for five hours, I couldn’t agree more. I made it to the top of the Monastery but had to rush it. People stay overnight for a reason.
3. Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is a desert wilderness that has been used as a backdrop for numerous films, including the one and only Lawrence of Arabia. I “bunked” the Wadi Rum trip with Petra (and almost all overnight Petra tours stop by Wadi Rum). I did a camelback and a 4x4 tour.
4. Aqaba
Aqaba is one of the largest cities in Jordan and it’s located on the Red Sea. It’s very near the borders of Saudi Arabia and Israel. I did some scuba diving while I was in Aqaba. Apparently it’s very popular for anything marine-life related.
Closing Remarks
While the country is not big on nightlife, the history and tourism sites were incredible. I really enjoyed my time in Jordan and spending two weeks in the country (while working full time) was just right.