How I got the shot: Yulia Denisyuk on capturing the daily life of Jordan’s Bedouin nomads
We take a behind-the-scenes look at the highlights and pitfalls of shooting a photo story for National Geographic Traveller, chatting to photographer Yulia Denisyuk about her latest assignment — an immersive and eye-opening experience in Wadi Rum, southern Jordan.
Photo story: the nomadic Bedouins of Jordan
The nomadic Bedouins have roamed Jordan's valleys, mountains and deserts for centuries. In these harsh landscapes, warm hospitality and communion with the land are cultural hallmarks — all rooted in the practical wisdom of desert survival.
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Photo gallery: Jordan's nomadic Bedouins
The nomadic Bedouins have roamed Jordan’s valleys, mountains and deserts for centuries. In these harsh landscapes, warm hospitality, and communion with the land are cultural hallmarks — all rooted in the practical wisdom of desert survival.
Jordan: Cycling through the desert
My wheels aren’t the only thing digging deep as they sink into the soft ochre sand with every pedal revolution
Jordan: Old Testament lessons
Jordan's ancient landscapes — from its limestone caves to its wild wadis — provide the ultimate adventurous terrain for brave novices to try some serious canyoning and climbing
Want to walk the length of Jordan?
Journey across Jordan on a new trail spanning the length of the country — from the wooded north to the warm waters of the south’s Red Sea
