Jordan

Amman is not merely a gateway to Petra and Wadi Rum. Jordan’s capital provides a peek into the core of Jordan’s past, present and future.

As someone who’s openly queer, travelling to a conservative country like Jordan was a big decision for Intrepid traveller and lawyer Lauren Peterson.

We’re unpacking Lonely Planet’s top ultimate travel experiences, so when it’s safe to hit the road again we can help you have these experiences yourself. 

With restrictions beginning to ease for European travellers, we’ve created our new range of Intrepid Retreats so you can embark on adventures a little closer to home.

Just in time for International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you some brand new Women’s Expeditions.

They say the best way to truly connect with a culture is through its food, and in the case of Jordan, this couldn’t ring truer.

From witnessing Bolivia’s salt flats, to staring in wonder at the cherry blossoms in Japan. Here’s your guide for where to travel in April.

I was more anxious about keeping up with the group on longer hikes. I didn’t want to slow everyone down, but I also didn’t want to push myself too far.

From history to hip hop and geology to religion, Usama offered our trekking group an education in all things Jordan over the course of this 8-day trip.