I trace Jordan’s biblical past from Jesus’ baptism site to Mount Nebo and Madaba, reflecting on faith, doubt and the pull of sacred history.
The Dead Sea – Day 1: The Lowest Point on Earth
I canyon through Wadi Mujib, float in the Dead Sea and discover salt pillars, waterfalls and surreal desert landscapes across Jordan in awe.
Aqaba – Day 3: The Underwater Battlefield
On our third day in Aqaba, I dive among sunken military relics, celebrate Rafael’s certification and question where our journey is heading.
Aqaba – Day 2: The Cedar Pride
I trade Jordan’s deserts for Aqaba’s Red Sea, dive a coral wall and sunken airliner, and watch Rafael take his first breaths beneath the waves.
Aqaba – Day 1: Back to the Deep Blue
I trade Jordan’s deserts for Aqaba’s Red Sea, dive a coral wall and sunken airliner, and watch Rafael take his first breaths beneath the waves.
Wadi Rum – Day 2: From Sunrise to Stargazing
A sunrise camel ride, painful goodbyes, terrible service and one final desert tour bring my Wadi Rum adventure to a bittersweet end at last.
Wadi Rum – Day 1: A Martian Adventure
From Jordan’s highest peak to a near-rollover in the desert, our first day in Wadi Rum ends with zarb, sunset and one more night together.
Jordan Trail – Day 5: The Rose City
I finish the Dana-to-Petra trek through Petra’s Monastery and Treasury before saying goodbye to the Jordan Trail.
Jordan Trail – Day 4: Little Petra
I leave the wilderness for Little Petra, trading donkeys and dust for Nabataean ruins, hot showers, yoga and overpriced beer.
Jordan Trail – Day 3: Prehistoric Paths
I cross Furon’s wildest trails, finding dinosaur tracks, alien sandstone, camp yoga, mansaf and a very noisy Yahtzee ritual.