Tag: Petra

This Wadi Feynan eco hotel in Jordan is ideal for desert escapism

Looking for Covid escapism? There is a wonderful place to explore in Jordan in the Dana Biosphere Nature Reserve.

If you think the Middle East is dramatic now, 2000 years ago it was a telenovela

The relations between the Herodian Kingdom and the Nabatean Kingdom were very complex and involved political, economic and marriage...

Learning the art of ancient irrigation the Nabatean way

The Nabateans were like the Mayans of the Middle East. The ancient people were developed in agriculture, spirituality and architecture. Archaeologists dig into how they dealt with drought in Jordan, one of the driest countries on earth. 

How the pagans touched the East and West Banks and influenced your religion

The transition between paganism and three major monotheistic religions in the southern Levant is one of themes that intrigues Professor Robert Schick from the University of Mainz in Germany. Pagans were very connected to the cycles of the earth, and like all ancient people reckoned with nature to understand why they exist and how to survive. 

If Jordan waives visa fees, will tourists come?

Jordan will waive its 40 dinar ($57) visa fee for incoming tourists to make visits to Jordan “more convenient and affordable for...

Stay in Petra, in an underground cave with this Bedouin

Stranger things have happened and stereotypes are for the simpleminded, but even we were surprised by CNN's report that one of couchsurfing's most coveted couches is a cave in Petra, Jordan.