Middle East

The Middle East is an exciting and exotic destination. Here are our tips on places to visit in the Middle East including Dubai, Oman, Jordan, and more

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13 Unmissable things to do in Oman: A Middle Eastern hidden gem

By Claire Robinson | December 3, 2025

The sun-kissed sultanate of Oman is a place where golden dunes roll like waves and where ancient forts stand guard over centuries of seafaring lore. As you wander down the frankincense-scented streets, you’re senses will […]

Things to know before visiting Jordan [Based on my experience]

By Caroline Makepeace | November 30, 2025

I had always had a fairytale view of Jordan. In my minds eye, it was a place where history is etched in stone, landscapes defy logic, where Holy waters flow through sacred lands. If you […]

15 Outstanding Things To Do In Amman, Jordan Not To Be Missed

By Caroline Makepeace | April 21, 2025

Amman in Jordan is one of those cities you will wish you had more time in. As soon as I had my first glance out of my Uber window at the hills covered in limestone […]

Hiking The Back Door To The Ancient City of Petra, Jordan

By Caroline Makepeace | April 21, 2025

Imagine walking into Petra, Jordan without the hustle and bustle of tourists clamoring over each other for photos and mule handlers and souvenir stall sellers harassing you for business? You’ll get it soon enough when […]

Visiting Bethany Beyond the Jordan: Where Jesus was Baptized

By Caroline Makepeace | April 17, 2025

Bethany Beyond the Jordan was a spiritual experience my lapsed Catholic self was not expecting. It reminded me that whatever your religious constructs, the teachings of Jesus are of kindness, acceptance, and love.  Since I’m […]

7 Day Jordan Itinerary: The BEST Route For First Timers

By Caroline Makepeace | December 7, 2024

Here are the BEST things to do in Jordan on a 7 day trip. Includes Petra, Wadi Rum, The Dead Sea and religious sites. As experienced on a Escape by Globus tour!

10 Memorable Experiences on A Visit to Jordan – Yala, Yala

By Caroline Makepeace | March 11, 2022

Yala in Arabic means “Let’s Go!” It was a favorite phrase of Osama, our tour guide on our 7-day Jordan Escape tour by Globus. It was a phrase I soon grew to love for it’s […]

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