A four-night wild camping and road trip in Oman seemed like a worthwhile idea in theory when we planned it. Lots of backpackers and locals do it, it’s totally free (minus the $20 cheapie tent we purchased), and would allow us to get in touch with the beautiful nature, off-the-beaten-path villages and real culture of the country. And we knew…
Because we’ve been in Europe for most of the past year, Oman is the first place we’ve gone that has felt truly and totally exotic. We’d already dipped our toes into the Middle East when we visited Jordan, but Jordan, is not as off-the-beaten-path nor does it feel as ‘traditionally Arab’ as Oman... not even close. For westerners like us,…
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…
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…
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.
