“GT” Travel in Jordan

Travel with “Good Tour­ism” in Jordan (scroll down for posts). Learn about spe­cial places, people to meet, and things to do from tour­ism insiders keen to show­case Jordan’s good, bet­ter, best.

Jordan is a cap­tiv­at­ing coun­try situ­ated in the heart of the Middle East, offer­ing vis­it­ors a blend of his­tory, cul­ture, and nat­ur­al won­ders. Wheth­er you are a his­tory enthu­si­ast, a nature lov­er, or an adven­turer seek­ing new exper­i­ences, Jordan has some­thing to offer for every­one. Here are some of the top reas­ons why you should con­sider trav­el­ling to Jordan:

• His­tor­ic­al treas­ures: Jordan has a rich his­tory dat­ing back to ancient times. From the stun­ning rock-carved city of Petra, one of the Sev­en Won­ders of the World, to the Roman ruins of Jer­ash and the Cru­sader castles, the coun­try is home to numer­ous his­tor­ic­al sites that offer a glimpse into its glor­i­ous past.
• Warm hos­pit­al­ity: Jord­ani­ans are known for their hos­pit­al­ity. Vis­it­ors are often wel­comed with open arms. You will have the oppor­tun­ity to inter­act with loc­als, taste their tra­di­tion­al cuisine, and learn about their cus­toms and traditions.
• Nat­ur­al won­ders: Jordan boasts a diverse land­scape, ran­ging from the red sands of Wadi Rum, the low­est point on earth, the Dead Sea, to the lush green­ery of the Ajloun Forest Reserve. You can go hik­ing, camp­ing, or trekking in the desert, swim in the sea or hot springs, or simply enjoy the beau­ti­ful scenery.
• Reli­gious sig­ni­fic­ance: Jordan is home to many sig­ni­fic­ant reli­gious sites, includ­ing Mount Nebo, where Moses is believed to have seen the Prom­ised Land, and Beth­any Bey­ond the Jordan, the site where Jesus was bap­tised. The coun­try is also home to the ancient city of Madaba, known for its mosa­ic maps and churches.
• Culin­ary delights: Jord­ani­an cuisine is a blend of Middle East­ern and Medi­ter­ranean fla­vors, fea­tur­ing dishes like mansaf, a tra­di­tion­al Bedouin dish made of lamb and yogurt, and falafel, a fried chick­pea-based snack. You can also indulge in sweet treats like knafeh, a pastry made of cheese and syrup.

Over­all, Jordan is a coun­try that offers a unique blend of his­tory, cul­ture, and nat­ur­al beauty. Wheth­er you are inter­ested in explor­ing ancient ruins, trekking through the desert, or sampling loc­al cuisine, Jordan has some­thing for every­one. Its warm hos­pit­al­ity and wel­com­ing loc­als make it a must-vis­it des­tin­a­tion for any good traveller.