About Matt Long
Who am I? I am a typical Gen-Xer and recovering cubicle-dweller who has a passion for all things travel. My site brings a unique perspective that is hard to find online. I am not a backpacker, nor am I...
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Five Reasons to Visit Jordan
Posted on January 24, 2012 | 14 Comments1. Safe and stable so far - The reverberations of the 2011 Arab Spring have been felt throughout the Middle East, and they’re not over yet. The instability in Egypt especially has had a lasting impact on tourism not only in that country, but surrounding... -
42 Things I Love About Jordan
Posted on December 1, 2011 | 19 CommentsIf you’re a frequent visitor to LandLopers, then you know that I didn’t just enjoy my trip to Jordan earlier this year, I loved it. I’ve been looking through photos of the trip and reflecting on key moments, so I thought I would assemble a... -
Jordan – Final Impressions
Posted on November 8, 2011 | 13 CommentsEarlier this year I visited Jordan at the kind invitation of the Jordan Tourism Board. Since then I’ve written a lot about my experiences there, and I still have more to write. But I thought it was an appropriate time to reflect on my trip... -
Hidden Treasure of Petra – The Monastery Trail
Posted on October 12, 2011 | 5 CommentsOne of the nice things about having someone else plan a travel itinerary for you is that a lot of the stress goes away. One of the downsides I learned though is that I personally don’t do as much trip prep as I should, especially... -
Jordan Tourism Board Unveils 100 Days of Giveaways
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 3 CommentsEarlier this year I had the unique opportunity to visit Jordan at the kind invitation of the Jordan Tourism Board. The goal was to explore the country in my own way and share my experiences. I absolutely fell in love with the country, the people... -
Snorkeling in the Red Sea with Video
Posted on June 26, 2011 | 1 CommentI’ve written many times about my love of the water, and activities in, on or around it are some of my favorite. When I had the chance to visit Jordan, as the guest of the Jordan Tourism Board, I knew I had to visit the... -
Love Affair with Jordanian Food
Posted on June 8, 2011 | 10 CommentsFood is a important part of any travel experience, and one that I always look forward to investigating. Rather than seek out the fancy, five-star dining, I’m always looking for local cuisine. Not only is this simple food cheaper, it’s almost always better than the... -
Ancient Ruins Overload and How Petra Saved Me
Posted on June 7, 2011 | 5 CommentsWhen I first saw my schedule from the Jordan Tourism Board, I got very excited. They were kind enough to invite me to explore their country, and I couldn’t wait. I love history and I knew that Jordan’s influence in the region and in world... -
Cute Overload – Baby Camels of Jordan
Posted on June 2, 2011 | 13 CommentsI love animals, a lot. Throw in baby animals and my heart melts and I lose all control. While in Jordan, I was lucky enough to spend some time in the desert where, to my great joy, there had been a camel baby boom. Here... -
Ultimate Street Food Experience – Best Summertime Snack in Jordan
Posted on June 1, 2011 | 10 CommentsOn the first day of touring Jordan, we drove past a roadside stand selling bright green watermelons when the driver, Mahmoud, made a comment that marked the beginning of an epic food quest. He said that one of his favorite things to do is to... -
Wadi Rum Desert Camp – The Facts and the Experience
Posted on May 31, 2011 | 6 CommentsIt had been a long day, but then again I was getting used to it during my trip to Jordan. There was a lot to do and see in the country, and the itinerary I requested from the Jordan Tourism Board had been ambitious. That... -
Jordan Tourism’s Petra Paradox
Posted on May 30, 2011 | 2 CommentsJordan is lucky when it comes to tourism, after all it is home to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. That alone is worth millions, if not more over time, in tourist revenue. But with this accolade has come a problem,... -
Madaba Mosaics, Moses’ Mt. Nebo and the Thermal Spas of Ma’In – Trekking Through Jordan
Posted on May 26, 2011 | 1 CommentMy amazing trip to Jordan is winding down and this morning we left Aqaba to journey north to the city of Madaba. Madaba is most famous for the mosaic floor found in St. George’s Church. This isn’t your average mosaic, the 6th century mosaic map... -
Adventures in Jordan: Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Aqaba and Red Sea Snorkeling
Posted on May 25, 2011 | 4 CommentsI was awakened this morning by some pigeons who apparently had a roost above my tent in the Wadi Rum desert camp. Since I was up early, I used my time to pay another visit to the baby camels and to explore the area. After... -
Amazing Petra, Wadi Rum Desert Camp and Baby Camels – Trekking Through Jordan
Posted on May 24, 2011 | 8 CommentsToday was a tiring day. We awoke early to start the walk through the Siq to enter the ancient city of Petra. I thought I knew what to expect, but I wasn’t even close. It was an incredible experience. After more than twelve kilometers of... -
Crusader Castle, Dana Biosphere Reserve and Petra by Night – Trekking Through Jordan Highlights
Posted on May 23, 2011 | 2 CommentsOn my second day in Jordan we left Amman along the Desert Highway to the ancient city of Karak, home of an imposing Crusader-era castle. The castle looms high over the modern city of Karak in an eerie reminder of the city’s past. We then... -
Trekking Through Jordan – The Itinerary
Posted on May 12, 2011 | 8 CommentsA couple of months ago I received an unexpected email from the fine people at the Jordan Tourism Board. They asked several travel bloggers to visit Jordan at various times to experience the country and share it with the world. Lucky for me they...
