8Wadi Rum, Jordan
The blazing red Wadi Rum desert stands imposingly on the Jordan landscape. It is so bright and red that it closely resembles the surface of Mars, often being depicted as the planet in several flicks, including “The Martian.” You’ll be forgiven for mistaking you’ve landed on another planet. Go on a wilderness tour or camp conducted by local companies here. Find prehistoric inscriptions and dramatic carvings on the rocky caverns of Wadi Rum.
