Mars or Earth? Walking Alone in the WADI RUM Desert, JORDAN 🇯🇴 وادي رم
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Arriving in Wadi Rum, Jordan, I spend some time walking alone in the incredible red desert that looks like Mars on Earth.
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As a Dutch Australian individual traveller overlanding it back to Australia in 1975 I feel that I have a unique story to tell you about my time in Jordan and Wadi Rum. At the border of Turkey and Syria I met a Dutch guy who was travelling in a Dutch converted bus which the five Dutchies called "The Lights of Bora Bora". Being Dutch I was invited to travel with them through all of Syria and Jordan which took a full month in March 1975. We drove all the way to Aqaba where we camped alone on a beach south of the town and enjoyed snorkelling the waters there with the mountainous desert immediately behind us. I have more interesting stories regarding this time. However, from Aqaba we drove this bus into Wadi Rum when there was no obvious tourism in those days. We saw just half a dozen absolutely traditional Bedouin tents situated close to one of the cliffs where there were some Roman ruins. I left the bus and went to one of the tents which was occupied by a sheikh. I was invited for coffee which I accepted gladly and sat down with him and a couple of his fellow Bedouins. This quite large tent was divided into three parts with the front open to the elements and the views of the surrounding desert cliffs etc. The first section was for the sheikh, the second section was for his three wives who did the cooking etc there and the third section was for the many goats that the sheikh owned. I was invited to stay for the night in the sheikhs's section. I woke up at dawn with a little young kid goat clambering over me in my sleeping bag on the ground. I next saw the sheikh trying to break some small branches of wood to make the fire to make coffee. This was followed by eating goat yoghurt and bread. It was just very interesting to be in this amazing environment with these people in such a historical place representing the previous old trade routes when camels ruled the desert. This experience, nearly fifty years ago has remained with me as a very intense memory. The story continues because from there we drove the bus to Petra where we were the only tourists. And after walking through that spectacular gorge and clambering around some of the many man made caves and temples I started to feel very sick from the food eaten in the bedouin tent. I felt hot and sweaty and at the time I had very long hair and beard and I finally asked one of the girls in the bus to cut it all off to help alleviate the sweatiness. Twenty four hours later we continued in the bus to visit the amazing Crusader castle of Kerak overlooking the Dead Sea followed by camping the bus at the edge of the Dead Sea and swimming in this extremely salty water and sleeping at the edge of the sea in my sleeping bag and seeing the lights of Jerusalem in the background. This is just one little recollection of my travel experiences in the Middle East which is absolutely fascinating and I understand your desire to travel there. Amazing history and culture and the people are friendly and hospitable and very different in their 'being' because of their religious differences etc which makes it more enticing for an open minded traveller to experience for himself. It is leaving the comfort box of his immediate Western surroundings and travelling to a different world, requiring at times lateral thinking to get out of a jam etc. Now, fifty years on I enjoy very much all of your travels to these Middle Eastern countries and listening to your take on things as you travel through them. I actually counted the countries after you mentioned 58 recently. For me it is 89. And it would certainly have been many more if my 1969 VW campervan was not stolen from me in Seville Spain all those years ago in 1990. I will continue to travel vicariously through you as a seventy year old whose energy levels have dropped off for that kind of travelling. Once again well done to you.
Man, those were the real traveling days, when nobody knew about somewhere as incredible as Petra. Cool story. When your van was stolen in Spain I was backpacking around Europe for the summer. My backpack was stolen in August of 1990 while sleeping on a bridge over the Seine River.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos yes on most occasions of theft and other negative aspects they usually occur in cities. In my VW campervan journey through North and South America and Europe I always tried to camp outside of cities, but because I wanted to explore and wander around the cobbled stone streets of Seville in the evening I left my van near the old city and consequently when I returned to the van it was stolen. This was after nearly three years of freedom feeling living in three continents and having my VW campervan completely rebuilt twice by VW Brasil (actually another amazing story too long to describe here) in Sao Paulo. You can imagine the devastation that I felt to see my home on wheels no longer there...
What an exciting experience. I wish I could go back in time and travel during the pre-iPhone/Instagram era, it seems like a lot of decisions were very spontaneous. I’m glad some of my videos have been able to trigger some of those happy memories for you. Thanks for sharing again.
@@TrainLordJC After 4.5 years in Jordan, I've never had anything stolen, and the people are ALWAYS so warm and welcoming, that it kind of surprises me. They go to great lengths to get things back to you. The only pain is when the taxi drivers have the gall to invite me for a drink or a meal or something. I'm in my late sixties, and another friend who's in her late 70's experiences it, too! After a lifetime of living abroad, I/we know what that's all about - and it makes me SO angry every time that they would disrespect me in such a way, but thank God I experience the grace to laughingly divulge my age, and then turn the subject around to asking after their wives and children. Works like a charm &; >
Thanks for your sensible memories. Have been there during the same time. No tourism, just mixed with local life. Still going strong in Central Asia. A world of directness worth connecting with.
I love your channel so much. It is so calming. Thank you for doing what you do. You’re the best.
Thanks for nice words
One of the most beautiful dessert scapes! Loved listening to all your thoughts on the country of Jordan while looking at all the beautiful shots of the scenery. The camps there are amazing and the people so welcoming-we had such a wonderful time during our visit as well!
Absolutely. Glad you enjoyed it!
✨Jason, 💫 just wanted to say, I absolutely love your Travel Vlogs. You have a lovely, resourceful, humble Personality and mindset. 👍
And, for a moment it really did seem like you were actually ‘Vlogging on Mars.’😹
Peace & Love,
from East London ✌️🇬🇧
Thanks - and that’s what it felt like haha.
Taking notes as I watch this, Jordan has been on my bucket list for a while and hopefully this year we'll be able to tick it off! 🤩🤞looking forward to go to the desert again, after sleeping on the ground in Morocco those tents are the epitome of luxury!!!
Glad to hear that - yes they are! In the next video I sleep on the sand outside.
I was lucky to visit a couple of years ago staying at the WR Bedouin Camp. Had a terrific visit. I had a driver who took me from Amman to Petra and on to WR. Wonderful Bedouin zarb cooked lamb. I loved the landscape and surprisingly found it quite different than our US western desertscape. Great history too ( my first love) with Lawrence and the Ottoman's. I highly recommend a visit, you won't regret it. Oh and the STARS at night! I will return, Inshallah.
Sounds epic, it’s a magical place!
Loved seeing Wadi Rum again in your video. This tourist accommodation looks fabulous! When I visited years ago, Bedouin tent type of night accommodation was available, and so I left in the evening...headed for Aqaba. Couldn’t wait to see the famous sight from the classic Lawrence of Arabia! I agree, Jordan is a delightful co7 try to visit! People are amazing! My driver became like a local guardian almost, taking me to various desert castles, Aljoun, Umm Quais etc. Enjoy the rest of your travel. Don’t miss Jordanian Kofte😊
It was a really nice place to stay. Maybe you could go back and try it for yourself. Thanks!
What pleasant educated young man. Great job
Wow, how you have explained Jordan’s ability to be resilient despite their difficulties in the region was spot on. The message and delivery was very eloquent and I had enjoyed listening to what you had to say very much so. Great content, I feel like I can relate with your thinking in many ways.
Glad to hear that!
WOW! What an amazing place to spend a night in the desert, super cosey, amazing views, what more could you want?
It was honestly such a cool experience!
Such a beautiful place. The interior of the tent was so unexpected. I think that would be called boho chic here in the USA. Anxiously awaiting the next one!🎯🙌😎👍
It really is, was chuffed with my accommodation.
I love whatching your videos . I'm learning English withyou . Thank you for. share . I'am from Brazil. Beijos, obrigado!!
Glad they’re helping. Cheers!
Incredible love to see this amazing place.
Walaykumsalam, Jason
Salaam!
Another excellent video. The scenery I agree is spectacular and a very welcoming people. I agree with your comments about Jordan and I can also recommend Oman another very welcoming Middle Eastern Country.
Partly as a result of your video I have booked a trip to Saudi Arabia in November.
Thanks. Enjoy, you’ll love it!
Can I ask you what are the things you love about traveling to Saudi Arabia or other countries?
I find the various Middle East cultures to be very interesting and i like the people who are usually friendly and helpful. I have visited Palmyra before it was destroyed by Isis and have seen the marvelous Roman remains in Baalbek Lebanon. Jordan is very stable and a great place to visit as an introduction to the Arab World.
I can fully recommend Oman which is a magnificent Country and although modern there was a ban placed on tall buildings being built by the late Sultan. It is spotlessly clean Go there if you can.
What an incredible place to stay.
I know right, such a cool campsite.
''Lawrence of Arabia'' has always been a fav film. Visiting Wadi Rum was an amazing experience. You have captured this by yourself at sunset which is wonderful. I can see why David Lean fell in love with the desert!
I love David Lean’s films. Wadi Rum is a very atmospheric place.
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Thank you. What a wonderful experience. Be lucky
Another great video! I had tea with some Bedouins in Wadi Rum in 1979 - well before huts were provided for tourists. It's good to see that the land looks the same and is being well looked after! A good place to reflect!
Jason thank you for your video! :) Really enjoyed seeing the sites and hearing all the information you shared! :) It's great you were able to walk around by yourself and experience the quiet, mystery and timelessness of Wadi Rum! :) Awesome video Jason! :) Thank you! :)
Cheers Mike!
Wadi Rum desert is beautiful .Red desert
It's magical!
Last February I hiked from Wadi Rum village to Aqaba, We went through the desert and the mountains following the Jordan Trail. Really amazing experience!
Sounds epic!
I've been to the Wadi Rum desert in autumn 2008. There were already some camps where tourists could stay but they were understandably very basic in this desert environment, now it seems that things have changed and that there are even very luxury campsites. Which I found quite surprising, because it's logistically not easy to transport things in this area. Jordan is really doing things to improve it's tourist infrastructure!
Yes I think a lot of investment has poured in over the last few years. Now the setup is quite impressive.
I was there in 2017 as an organised 3 day tour from Israel. At that time there weren't so many options to fly to Jordan directly and tourism wasn't that big in there. As much as it was a great tour with great bunch of people, everything had to be fast forward, so I'd love to visit Jordan again. Especially take more time and enjoy the wadi rum. It's probably the most beautiful desert I've visited in my life.
Amazing videoblog. The beauty of the nature is breathtaking.
Thanks Mona!
Jason Is the best .
Thanks Salvo
Very nice video. It made me feel like I was there. Thank you.
Great day off! ! 👍✌️
Love this!
Wow! I’d really love to go.
Yes I was also there in Dec and boy was it cold. I LOVED the wadi rum experience vs Petra.
Haha, layers are required!
I loved the fact that in the middle of the dessert you'll have this chef with a white hat cooking for you !
I know! Standard 21st century haha..
So soothing, beautiful, and informative Jason...a big thank you☺
Happy to hear that Liz!
Just wonderful Jason! I love this channel.
That's great to know!
I can just stay there for months thx for the experience
So glad to see others walk on their own in Wadi Rum. That is what I plan when hiking a part of the Jordan Trail. Stay in a bedouin camp but explore on foot. Great video with useful informations! Thank you!
A good idea, that way you’ll see what a lot of tourists don’t.
Looking good with your beard blend well with the Jordanian! Historical region the land of the great prophets. Musa is Moses Wadi e Rum is valley of Rome as the Romans ruled this entire region for centuries. Good luck
Thanks Rashid!
Just amazing. Thanks so much for taking us there.
I really like the title it’s so smart 🤩🤩
beautiful video ♥️
Thanks!
Another place I will never visit. Thanks for posting it. I first joined you in Mexico and catching up and looking at your previous adventures. John in Chicago
Thanks John!
Looks spectacularly amazing.
It’s even better in person!
Wow amazing thanks bro for showing this beautiful place I don't have capacity to o cost to rich there
Glad you're able to connect to it through the video.
Awesome! Thanks
Excellent
Different and beautiful
It's a unique place for sure.
So i watch your vidoe i feel that i travel the world
Wonderfull! wow! love it, great video !
Thanks!
Wonderful Video as Always Jason 👌. I am Still in a Freezing & Snow covered Istanbul. It is truly Amazing & Magical. Tomorrow I am heading down the turquoise coast where it's a bit warmer. I am Loving your Jordan Content. Cheers Jason☘🥰✌.
Glad I could transport you to a warmer climate for a moment!
Wow Jordan is really colourful, it's really like you're on another planet. But this video was too short I just begin to enjoying it and it ends.... And again I have to wait long. 😑💕
The next one will be out soon (including all the Wadi Rum highlights).
I love wadi rum. We stayed at a similar village as you. Amazing place
Nice, it’s an unforgettable experience staying in the desert there.
Wa alaikum assalam my dear Jason, you have started to say the greetings of Arab people 😊..that is cool
I always try to speak a few words of the local language whenever I can.
Wadi Rum is amazing, I'm definitely visiting there when I go to see my Jordanian mates.
Don’t miss it!
Nice video 💖💖💖
Thanks!
You are awesome bro.
Thanks
Thank you, nice landscape! I would be interested to learn more about the ecosystem. Peace!
It’s quite an extensive ecosystem, despite its appearance.
I would love to visit there. So cool!
Really worth a trip!
Wow, what a breathtaking landscape! I've never been to a desert before, but it's definietly on my bucket list, even more now seeing your video
Great to hear!
So beautiful. Similar to another place you had visited in the Mideast. The red sands; Marsian.
Middle East.
That’s right, and one of the very best too!
@@JasonBillamTravel yay a response. Your videos are oh so cool. The waxing and waning of this channel is prolific. Love it.
How interesting
It’s a cool place!
Do not forget to visit the caves of Shuaib, a rock, a well and the springs of Moses in the city of Al-Bida'
Near the Jordanian border
Sounds interesting but I didn’t end up going there. Next time!
@@JasonBillamTravel JASON ، Its historical importance is more important than that of Petra because of its association with the story of the Prophet Shuaib (Yathro) pbuh mentioned in the Qur'an and the Bible.
Also, some Arab historians believe that this region contains Mount Musa
And the springs of Moses and the well of MosesThis contradicts the view of some researchers that it is in the Sinai Peninsula.
Among the advantages of the Tabuk region is the presence of fruit and flower farms and Wadi Al-Disah, and it has major projects for Saudi Arabia, such as the Neom project, the Amaala project, the Oxagon project, the Line project, etc.
Dumat Al-Jandal Castle is one of the oldest castles in the world and has the oldest minaret of a mosque in the world called Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque.
Tayma is famous for its archaeological sites, and the excavation teams are still working there, and the discoveries in northwest Saudi Arabia do not stop in the field of antiquities.
The famous obelisk of Tayma, one of the antiquities stolen from Saudi Arabia, is displayed in the Louvre Museum in France.
@@عبدالله-ن6ه2ص Yeah, watch the Mt. Sinai videos of Ron Wyatt. Also his on the Red Sea Crossing
from Nuweba Beach on the Egypt side. Thee is NO doubt whatsoever about the authenticity of those sites.
@@yishislassieswaiting4748 I watched his movie, and the insolence reached him to claim that he discovered the site and it has been known to us for centuries
He claimed that there were issues and problems that occurred to him in Saudi Arabia
He tried to excavate without legal justification
I am surprised how he was not imprisoned
Unfortunately, some tourists, travel lovers, and researchers only want excitement, even at the expense of credibility .. Antiquities in Saudi Arabia are many, and Jabson only went to Al-Ula.
masha allah good content videos
Thanks Jamal
@@JasonBillamTravel i admire ur honest works very much
Was here in 1980, and still can't properly explain the intense beauty of Petra and Wadi Rum. So spectacular! Only concern was the interest Arab men seemed to have in my female companion, to the extent that I never let her leave my side. Every thing was O. K. in this wonderful country as long as one was careful what one ate back then. Sure it is my better today.
I bet it was a much more raw experience. Now both areas are quite developed.
@@JasonBillamTravel Yes, getting there was rough travel on old roads, with views of bedouins frequently. Entrance to Petra was only by the "long" route rather than the shortened route used today. Visit to Wadi Rum was only a ride on a 4X4 - no places to eat or stay there. Only food was miles and miles away, so it was an exhausting very long day effort to go to Wadi Rum. But, like today, there still were unrelenting vendors bothering one at Petra!
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Yourself totally matches the landscape, Jason - truly is such a cool visual phenomenon! &; >
Thanks haha
Lovely shots! Did you really enjoy the camp you chose? Trying to pick out one for us.
I loved it there. The Bedouins who run Rum Stars Camp are especially good. Top rated in Lonely Planet. It’s a little more luxurious but worth it.
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it's looks like Tassily najer in the Algerian dessert
U don't see it yet right
Not yet, but next time I visit Algeria it’ll be top of my agenda.
WAW.
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Dear Jason, I have a question for you. How about toilet service in the camps? Do they have running water? Can you wash yourself?
Aladdin was filmed in RUM
the place looks like Tatooine from Star wars.
Yeah a bit!
A number of Star Wars movies were filmed here actually!
👏🏻 👏🏻
I'm going here in March, is it good?
Totally worth it, you’ll have a great time.
Are you still in Jordan or this trip was a little while ago ? I would love to inow if it is cold out there right now
Its cold at this time in jordan , its been snowing !
@@yaranawaiseh2633 really cold like in europe ? I want to know if i have to take a coat and warm clothes. The internet is not really helpinh with the temperature
@@habi6806 depends on when you’re coming , right now there is snow and its really cold like europe , and its windy , so yes you will be needing some warm clothes .
But i believe layering is the best way to go here because sometimes it just gets warmer . So it will be easier to take off a piece of clothing in case u get hot . Hope that helps . And i hope you have a wonderful visit !
@@yaranawaiseh2633 that sure helps thank you 🙏🏾
This was in December last year. I’ve nearly caught up on all my videos now!
Hi jason
Hi
I see but I'd argue that atacama desert is mars on earth
Cool video tho
I need to get down there!
@@JasonBillamTravel In the desert of the Empty Quarter on the Saudi side, you will find the highest point of sand dunes in the world.. Rakaib is a desert trip in the deserts of the Empty Quarter that the Camel Club in Saudi Arabia takes annually.
There is a heritage Arab camp in Bani Maarid Reserve, where the endangered animals of the Arabian Peninsula are famous, such as oryx, deer, rabbits, etc.
@@JasonBillamTravel that would be great!
Walecom salam
Aleykum selam🌴
Love the Palestinian scarf you're a local now 🇵🇸
Jason ,if you had headed farther in the great south in Algeria ,you'd have seen the real Mars!
Next time!
Wear an astronaut suit u can pretend u are on mars
Wouldn’t look out of place..
Your in Edom in biblical days
Timothy 2 11:12
@@Justiranian most likely the ancient incense Trade routes, here, the bible has much to say about this region, Moses and the child of Israel traveled through to the promised land, also called Moab. Is this where the Kings highway is located? The children of Lot inhabit this region and Esau’s descendants.
@@Seaofglass510 yeah that's right
Other religions (later Abrahamic religions) say so
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Do you think it's safe for a female to go there alone? 😬