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Petra & Jordan, from the people who live next door to it.
Practical, opinionated travel guides written from our reception desk in Wadi Musa. No fluff, just what we tell guests when they ask.
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10 May 2026
How to Get from Amman to Petra (2026): Bus, Taxi, Shared Ride & Drive
JETT bus, shared ride, taxi or drive? A real comparison from travellers who do this run every week , with prices in Jordanian dinar and honest tips.
7 min read
22 April 2026
The Best Time to Visit Petra: A Month-by-Month Guide for 2026
Spring and autumn are the sweet spots, but every month in Petra has a reason. Here's an honest month-by-month breakdown from people who live next door to it.
8 min read
2 May 2026
Is Jordan Safe for Solo Female Travellers? An Honest 2026 Guide
Yes , and here's what 'safe' actually means on the ground. Dress, transport, accommodation, and how to handle the attention you will sometimes get.
9 min read
15 April 2026
Petra in One Day: The Best One-Day Itinerary (Hour by Hour)
One day is tight but doable. This is the exact schedule we give guests who only have a single ticket and want to see the Treasury, the Monastery and the Royal Tombs.
8 min read
30 March 2026
Is the Jordan Pass Worth It in 2026? A Real Cost Breakdown
Short answer: yes, if you stay 3+ nights and visit Petra. Here's the maths, including the tourist visa saving most people don't realise is built in.
6 min read
5 April 2026
Wadi Rum from Petra: How to Get There and Where to Sleep
Two hours south of Petra is the desert that doubled for Mars. Here's how to get there cheaply, which camp to book, and the one tour that's actually worth it.
7 min read
18 March 2026
What to Pack for Jordan: A Complete Backpacker Packing List
Climbing Petra, sleeping in Wadi Rum, swimming in the Dead Sea , one backpack has to cover all of it. Here's the list we wish every guest arrived with.
6 min read
28 February 2026
Petra by Night: Is It Worth It? An Honest Review for 2026
1,500 candles, a Bedouin flute and the Treasury in the dark. It's also crowded, silent-please and 17 JD on top of your ticket. Here's whether to go.
5 min read