Travelogues Jordan

new seven wonders of the world.

Shortly after landing, the airspace over Israel, Lebanon and Jordan was closed due to the Iranian attack, which was a queasy feeling when dozens of fighter planes could be heard...

Now it's finally happening. Quickly on the night before the trip, I gathered all the things that might be needed in three months, while not making my back any more crooked. 13.5...

In the morning, I wake up with the call to prayer shortly after 5 o'clock. It's a bit too early for me, I turn around a few more times, but then reason prevails: I want to...

An impressive country with many contrasts awaits me! From the famous buildings of the Nabateans in Petra to the Bedouins in the desert and many colorful fish in the Red Sea...

Today we are going to Jerash, about 45 minutes by car from Amman - faster if you drive (let's call it efficient) like our bus driver. The city is known for the ruins of the...

After a little over two months in Jordan, it's time for a little report. Language The artificial classical Arabic, which is especially popular in official circles, poetry...

Today we visit Madaba, about 1 hour by car from Amman, also known as the City of Mosaics. If you have some time in Jordan, the visit is recommended, you don't need to plan more...

Today we continue driving further south to Petra. The first stop is Shobak Castle. I vaguely remember my high school project with the sensational title: The First Crusade and...

The first book and the first impression.

Visit to the Mountain of the Prophet Moses and the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

20/11/2018 Moored in Aqaba. We embarked on a bus journey to Wadi Musa. Jordan's landscapes passed us by during our 2-hour drive and the sun disappeared behind the mountains. We...

As always, we arrived in the port of Akaba early in the morning. Akaba is located on the Red Sea. It is a city with around 150,000 inhabitants and has Jordan's only seaport. The...

Following in the footsteps of Indiana Jones

Short detour to the hill of the German Embassy

Excursion to Citadel Hill with the best view of Amman and a look back at 4000 years of history

After a dreamlike farewell in Berlin with the best friends, the journey finally began with a total of nearly 60 kg of luggage. Without a return ticket, the journey went via...

While shunting at the station, the train driver invited us onto his diesel locomotive. Immediately, Kim was instructed and she had to work without the train driver. He had...

Desert hike + sights in and around Petra

A visit to the Decapolis and the Romans

Arrival in Jordan ... Nov. 2021

Last night I went to bed early and slept surprisingly well. I was occasionally woken up by the wind shaking the tent. I had to turn on the air conditioning again, it was just...

Drive to Petra with the minibus

First trip to the sea

Arrival / first city tour

Petra - impressive world heritage site

Petra is worth a visit, even if you should be at the gate at 6:45 a.m. In the afternoon, the crowds were significantly larger and when the buses from the cruise ships arrive,...

Hey, great. Finally, we see our girls again. Off to four weeks of travelling in Jordan, starting with archaeological cities and of course a visit to a workshop. The front drive...

March 21-24, 2022 • We took a bus to Wadi Musa, the city near the historic Petra. Upon arrival, we checked into Rafiki Hostel, which turned out to be the best decision in...

Swimming in the Dead Sea, a unique experience. Driving trucks is fun. You can't refuse invitations for tea, we had a wonderful conversation as they could speak English very well.