Jordan Travel Stories & Guides
Niagara Region Icewine Festivals
There is a mystique and romance that's grown up around Icewine. It's called Canada's "liquid gold", receives critical acclaim, wins gold medals in international competitions and commands high...
By Bryen Dunn - Jan 20, 2012
Sandpearl Resort: Destination Paradise
As the illuminating sun slowly set into the Gulf Coast horizon and the sky’s light slowly dimmed from a vibrant gold to the blackness of the nighttime sky, I couldn’t help but...
By Dana Damato - Dec 6, 2011
10 Cool Things About the Middle East
There's no doubt the Middle East certainly has its share of instability, but life resumes as normal and there is so much more than meets the eye. The Cradle of Civilisation is how it’s...
By Deanna Keffer - Aug 3, 2011
A Pilgrimage in Petra - Journey in one of the New Seven Wonders
The historical site where, according to the Nabataeans, a sanctuary was built in honor of King Obodas I called the Al-Deir (or Monastery) in Petra, Jordan, has been a religious pilgrimage for...
By Deanna Keffer - Mar 25, 2011
Visit Jordan and Travel Through Time
Transport yourself back in time and become immersed in the events of the Old Testament; experience life as a citizen of the Roman Empire; or discover the ancient wonders of the mysterious...
Aqaba, Jordan: Jewel of the Red Sea
Greatly prized as Jordan’s window to the sea, Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-coloured desert to the north. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the...
Why Jordan? 10 Reasons to visit Jordan
If you're planning on visiting Jordan but you're not sure about whether it's safe, what the weather will be like, what kind of food there will be, what kind of accommodations are available,...
By Gizelle Lau - Jul 29, 2010
7 ancient wonders that you have never heard of
Sure you've heard of the Great Wall of China, the Coliseum in Rome and the Taj Mahal in India. These are great examples of iconic, captivating sites that make most travellers' "bucket...
Travel to Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen film locations
If you've seen Transformers, you know that there's more than meets the eye - especially when it comes to movie and film locations. TripAtlas.com is bringing you to the filming locations...
Discover magnificent Petra in exotic Jordan
Looking for an exotic destination? Look no more, Jordan is your answer. Situated between Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Jordan is known to many as an open-air...
Travel by River Cruise this Summer
River Cruises vs. Cruises River Cruises Cruises River cruises usually carry 100 to 180 passengers...
Explore Nassau & Paradise Island: Best of Bahamas for Beginners
Bahamas Fun Facts The Islands of the Bahamas are made up of approximately 2,000 cays ("keys") and 700 islands. Some cays are...
Top 10 Travel Deal Predictions for 2009 from TripAtlas.com
2009 will be the Year of the Deal for Travellers Consumers have been bombarded the past few months with news on the worldwide slumping economy and ever tightening credit and lending issues....
By Steven Kaufman, CTC - Jan 19, 2009
Travel Jordan in 4 Days: Petra, Jerash, Bethany, Madaba & More!
If you are an expatriate in the Gulf or have only a few days traveling in the Middle East, do I have the place for you: Jordan. A land rich in culture, history, tradition, and food, Jordan...
Legendary Arabian Nights & Bedouin Hospitality in Jordan
Experience Bedouin Hospitality and Arabian Nights in Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert For centuries, Bedouin tribes have lavishly entertained their guests amidst the dramatic scenery of Wadi Rum,...
Get Off the Beaten Track Tours in Israel with Zeltours
Zeltours specializes in custom-designed trips for individuals, couples, small groups and families and are all conducted by Zel Lederman, Licensed Tour Guide in Israel. Its sister company,...
By Gizelle Lau - Aug 14, 2008
Lone Ranger Guide to Las Vegas: 5 Hot Spots for Singles in Vegas
What better place to celebrate your single, free and wild side - than the one and only Las Vegas ? For bachelors and bachelorettes, a guys-only or girls-only weekend getaway, stag or...
By Gizelle Lau - Aug 6, 2008
Get Baptised Where Jesus Did in Bethany Beyond the Jordan
There’s no better place to be baptised than where Jesus himself was baptised, right? Jordanian and Israeli scholars believe that they have located the spot where Jesus was baptised...
By Gizelle Lau - May 27, 2008
Travel the World with Indiana Jones' Adventure Destinations!
As Indiana Jones's fourth instalment, The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is released this week, we at TripAtlas.com decided to "adventure through the world" with Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones...
By Gizelle Lau - May 21, 2008
Discover Machu Picchu, Peru
It's no "wonder" Machu Picchu (Peru) was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as announced in July 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal. The other 6 destinations that made the list...
By Gizelle Lau - Dec 20, 2007