When you meet a Jordanian person, it’s almost guaranteed they say two things…”where you from?” followed by “welcome” after your reply. They are remarkable…as is the scenery. The drive from the Red to the Dead Sea is about 3 hours and drops 398 meters (1305’). It’s the Earth’s lowest point on dry land. If going in the other direction, it’s…

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From riding gurgling groaning camels and glamping in a goat-wool lined Bedouin tent under the desert sky, to snorkeling off the beach in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea… Jordan continued to amaze us with new extraordinary sights and experiences. Wadi Rum Greg roams into a canyon, taking a sniff of some flowers that are exuding a wonderful…

Continue ReadingExploring Jordan 2: Wadi Rum & Aqaba/Red Sea (Days 6-10)

As wee little Explorer Genes in 1989, Greg and Mandy certainly had one thing in common as they watched Indiana Jones emerge into the ancient city of Petra’s Treasury in The Last Crusade… how can such a magical place actually exist and how awesome would it be to see it in person? It took 30 years, but we finally made it happen, and we also threw in some incredible ruins, castles, ancient mosaics, and otherworldly nature in the process. And not to forget, some really amazing and genuine people along the way.

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