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"Desert Adventures" Tour Services Review for Jordan
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Mazayen Rum Camp Review – Wadi Rum Luxury Desert Camp (with Martian Tents!)

“Welcome to The Martian Experience” is how the owner of Mazayen Rum Camp appropriately greeted us as he showed us to our “Martian tent.” Through a series of fortunate events, our desert camp experience in Wadi Rum, Jordan, had gotten a major upgrade. (The previous camp we had booked through our tour company ended up…

How to Spend 14 Days in Jordan & Egypt – The Ultimate Itinerary
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Inside Petra – 17 Things to Know Before Visiting the “Lost City”

Wondering what it’s like to go inside Petra? This post is sharing photos + tips for visiting this ancient part of the world. Ah, Petra. The main reason folks come to Jordan! Going inside Petra was one of the last things we did on our journey through Egypt and Jordan – and it did not…

What to Wear for a Day of Exploring Madaba, Mount Nebo & the Dead Sea in Jordan
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What to Wear for a Day of Exploring Near the Dead Sea in Jordan

Wondering what to wear for a day of exploring near the Dead Sea in Jordan? This post is here to help! Deciding what to wear for this day of exploring was a bit tricky, as I still wanted to be comfortable and dressed conservatively (more info on how to dress appropriately in Jordan as a…

The Brazen Serpent Monument
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Madaba & Mount Nebo – Are They Worth Adding to Your Jordan Itinerary?

Madaba and Mount Nebo are two historically significant spots to visit in Jordan. Now, neither of these places are going to rank as high as say Petra or the Dead Sea on peoples’ itineraries. However, does that mean they aren’t worth adding to your Jordan itinerary? In this post, I’ll explain what each location has…

Woman wearing a polka dot maxi dress walking past ancient columns in Jordan
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How to Dress Conservatively Yet Stylishly for Traveling in Jordan

As a foreign woman (or man) traveling in Jordan, it’s important to give some thought to how you dress. As was the case in Egypt, Jordan is also a mostly Muslim country where dressing conservatively is appreciated. Now, nothing terrible will happen if you don’t follow these clothing “rules.” However, as a tourist, I think…

Stylish & Packable Travel Dress (With Pockets!)
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A Stylish & Packable Travel Dress (With Pockets!)

I am on a roll with finding some fantastic travel dresses this summer! This dress is not only packable and wrinkle-resistant… it’s cute and stylish, to boot. It’s also incredibly comfortable and versatile (I’m styling it with both heels and sandals in this post). However, the best part of this dress is that it HAS…

Styling Minnetonka Moccasins from a Travel Outfit to Daily Wear
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Styling Minnetonka Moccasins from Daily Wear to a Travel Outfit

Minnetonka Moccasins is a shoe company I’ve been a fan of ever since I was a little girl. I’ll never forget when my mom bought me my first pair of Minnetonka Moccasins…I was around 7 or 8 years old. She had taken me to a family-owned shoe store in Minocqua, Wisconsin just before school started,…