Jordan

We embraced a rare kind of slow travel, which allowed us not only to see Jordan, but to feel the country through sand-tinged eyelids and faces covered in sweat.

Believed to be one of the best Roman sites outside Italy, the ancient city of Jerash in Jordan is not to be missed.

It was the walking bit that attracted me to this trip, though I admit feeling a bit apprehensive, too. The word that made me nervous was “itinerary.”

As constellations flicker, we fall into rhythm of quiet contemplation interspersed with stories and laughter.

Even if you’re not a beach person, there’s something about floating in the Dead Sea that is completely unforgettable.

Start saving those pennies, people: this is what’s hot in travel in 2019.

I booked my trip to Jordan in a moment of impulsivity. The instigator was the realisation that walking into my office each morning felt like walking the plank.

Because Jordan is still an emerging destination, travelling here is bound to stir up a few questions. But fear not, we’ve got you covered!

My advice, for what it’s worth, is to not just ‘see’ Petra. Take the time to experience it. Let its majesty wash over you and seek out quiet moments of discovery wherever you can find them.