Former director of Jordan Tourism board David Symes shares his insider secrets, and where to get the best food in Jordan

Walking from Jordan to Egypt opens Leon McCarron's eyes to the beauty of the Middle East – and the peaceful, generous people that call it home

When planning a trip to Jordan, Petra and Wadi Rum will no doubt feature. Here's a small selection of alternative places to track down...

From the red-rose 'city' of Petra to the luxurious spas lining the Dead Sea, Jordan offers something for every taste and budget. When are you going?

A great guide can open up the secrets of a destination – but sometimes planning your own route reveals local gems. Nick Redmayne gets behind the wheel for a road trip through the real Jordan

The Malaqi Trail, which snakes amid the dramatic canyons, waterfalls and rock pools of the Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve, is possibly Jordan’s best hike, reckons Amar Grover

Visitors to Jordan often make a beeline for the popular sights of Petra and Wadi Rum, but they should linger a little while in Amman, says Hossam Moussa

The epic new Jordan Trail opens up the country’s desert wonders, including Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea canyons, to explore on foot. Amjad Shahrour has all you need to plan a trip...

From ancient cities to the Aqaba mountains, a new 650 km-long trail cuts through Jordan’s wadis and gorges. Leon McCarron is here to guide your choice of the best bite-sized sections

Forget London – there’s quite a party planned in Jordan this year, as two of the nation’s most epic attractions celebrate significant anniversaries

Petra is a given. But there are many more reasons to visit this biblical country than the city that gives Jordan its fame, with the stars of Wadi Rum and diving in the Red Sea being just a few of them…

Check out the top books, guides and maps to take on your trip to the iconic site of Petra in Jordan.

Petra is on everyone's wishlist - but not many people know about the alternative way to get there: hiking the Bedouin road to the ruins...

Wanderlust took six readers to Jordon to answer the eternal question: is it men or women who make the better travellers?

Varied, lively, unpretentious: the Jordanian capital makes for a short break to remember – and it has Petra on the doorstep

Jordanian food is all about getting your hands dirty – dig in to mounds of dips, breads and delectable dishes, recommends Matthew Teller

Photographer Fergus Kennedy invites you to enjoy Jordan’s breathtaking scenery and iconic historical sites as you’ve never seen it before – from the seat of a tiny paramotor, high above the desert.

There are many ancient cities to explore in Jordan, beyond the archaeological city of Petra. So, if you've made it this far, venture out to Jerash, Umm ar-Rasas and further afield...

As every schoolchild worth their salt knows, the Dead Sea is the briniest lake on earth. But its waters and mud also offer unique spa experiences, as Gail Simmons discovers...

Heart of an empire, cultural crossroads and hidden for centuries... Matthew Teller looks back to the glories of Petra's heyday and reveals insider secrets

Aqaba’s clear, warm waters and vibrant coral reefs are the best in the Red Sea. Add in a colourful history, fabulous cuisine and ancient treasures on your doorstep and you really need to get there now

Five great hikes through Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine for those who prefer walking socks to winding souks

It’s 200 years since the rediscovery of Petra – high time to rediscover Jordan's magnificent rock-hewn city, and the nearby deserts of Wadi Rum, for yourself

And so to Edinburgh. By invitation of the Jordan Tourism Board - a good, old-fashioned jolly to see King Abdullah II take the Military Tattoo Royal Salute

Using VFX effects, the makers of Professor Brian Cox's space series transformed the world's rockiest landscapes and deserts into otherworldly planets. Here's an exclusive look at how they did it...

Banish the winter chill by looking forward to a sun-kissed Easter with these adventurous breaks in Portugal, Greece, Oman, Jordan and beyond...

Learning doesn’t have to be dull. From the awesome geology of the Canyonlands to the ancient monuments of Jordan and Cambodia, these trips prove that travel is the best teacher

The nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping, but it’s not too late to book a bit of sun – in Jordan, Costa Rica, the Galapagos islands ... or even the sugar white beaches of the Seychelles

Looking for a Christmas you’ll never forget? Don’t deck the halls, just grab your passport and go on one of these exciting adventures in India, Latin America, Jordan and beyond!

Jordan's rose-red city adorns a million postcards, so how do you capture a fresh perspective? Pro travel photographer and Travel Photo of the Year judge Paul Harris works the angles