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  Being instructed the right way to dress...
by dutchboycalledjan
 
  • Being instructed the right way to dress in Karak
      Being instructed the right way to dress...
    by dutchboycalledjan
  • A long climb, but worth it.
      A long climb, but worth it.
    by dutchboycalledjan
  • A cave at Little Petra
      A cave at Little Petra
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  • Margeurite Van Geldermalsen with her book.
      Margeurite Van Geldermalsen with her...
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  • Married to a bedouin.
      Married to a bedouin.
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downtown   Amman

downtown, Amman

 4 Reviews  Walking in downtown Amman can also be another highlights in Jordan. Why?! It was my personal experience: "Welcome,welcome to Amman" "Thank you..."( taking a photo of Amman Library ) "Do you speak... 

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amman general info   Amman

amman general info, Amman

 11 Reviews  ever went to a restaurant and find out that there service is not as good as you thought! or the food was not that good now you can see real Reviews from real people about Amman top restaurant @... 

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Roman Theater   Amman

Roman Theater, Amman

 2 Reviews  Visit the Theater in downtown Amman. It's about 5JD for a guided tour. It's not necessary, but it was nice. The guide was an old fellow, with very few teeth, but very nice and very knowledgeable.... 

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Free visas - but...

by TheWanderingCamel

It is possible (in theory anyway) to get the free ASEZA visa on any frontier. There's a special desk for them at the airport in Amman. The condition is that you must register it in Aqaba at the ASEZA offices within 24 hours of entering the country.This condition is very strictly applied, and you must be there during office hours to do so - so don't try it on a Thursday for instance unless you can get there by 4pm the same day. Also be careful of any national holidays.If you are NOT there within the 24 hours, you are liable for the normal visa price (2JD) plus a fine for every day you have been in Jordan without the visa.Lulu

+ + !!! Beware

by 1W1V

Beware when you see ++ after a price.It means that you have to add 10 % service and 16 % GST. So a 100 JOD bill will eventually cost you 127.6 JOD.This is especially common in hotel and restaurant.Retail shops only apply the GST but in that case most of the prices already include the GST.

Don't visit during Ramadan

by crewrower

Speaking as a non-Muslim, I would suggest not planning a holiday to Jordan during Ramadan. Restaurants are shut down during the daytime, and you're in a situation of both not being able to eat easily during daylight hours and being culturally insensitive by eating if you can. Maybe being there for Eid al Mabarak, the breaking of the fast, is different, but during Ramadan itself it's not the greatest time.

Which border in Israel to Cross ?

by Sharon

. Arriving to Jordan from Israel: Basically there are few options:1. Crossing the border of Eilat to Aqaba, Jordan2. Crossing at Alenbi Bridge Terminal (not far from Jericho)3. Crossing the River Jordan Terminal (near Bet She'an area, in the north)4. Flying to AmmanIf the goal of your trip to Jordan is to see Petra and / Or Wadi RumI warmly recommend you to cross at the Eilat Terminal (Itzhak Rabin Terminal). It will save you a lot of hassle as well as the passage fee... and its much more pleasant to cross in Eilat.You can read about the best options to arrive to Eilat in my Eilat page.The best way to arrive the Yitzhak Rabin Terminal (Eilat /Aqaba border) is either via car or via taxi. There is NO buss going there from the city.However please note that the distance from the city it self is so short (not more then 5 min’ !) so its not going to take much more of your budget. Parking lots...

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Israelis in Jordan

by Sharon

Israelis CAN visit Jordan and are very welcome there (at least according to my experienceas well as of friends i know who said the same).Jordanians Are very warm people and very welcoming, even the soldiers at the border were so kind and nice to us, and that immediately made us feel comfortable there. Many of us carried and unpleasant memories from the crossing of the Egyptian border (both Israelis and tourists) but it was nothing like it. However, We're still visiting an Arab country and its important to know whats forbidden there and to repect the local rules just as we do in any other country we visit.Visa:Visa for 2 weeks, free of charge can be obtained ONLY at the Yitzhak Rabin Terminal (at the Jordanian terminal) to Israelis or any other foreign passport holders (except for citizens of countries that Jodan Authorities requier a Special visa in advance) ! Israelis do get an...

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No tourists!

by antistar

It's a shame for the locals, and a shame for everyone who is missing out on this fantastic country, but an absolute boon for anyone deciding to visit Jordan at this time. I travelled in winter, which is outside the main tourist season, and the weather was beautiful. Sunny every day, and about 15 degrees during the day. And no tourists!Well a few, but apart from the odd single tour bus turning up, probably on a day trip from Israel, you could guarantee to have some of the most amazing sights in the world all to yourself for hours at a time. I sat on the Temple of Zeus in Jerash, one of the biggest and most awesome Roman cities in the world, and looked out over the entire town. And saw nobody. Not a soul. In Petra I stood in the Siq, the main entrance to the site, and could have heard a pin drop. It was so quiet I could hear the blood rushing in my ears. This is a wonder of the world, a...

Visit The Unique And Extraordinary Place On Earth

by imran8852

If You Are In Jordan Don't Forget To Visit The Lowest Point On Earth:The Dead Sea! It Is Called The Dead Sea Because Nothing Lives In It. The Dead Sea Water Is Said To Have Curative Elements For Joints And Muscles Pain. The Mud Is Good For Facial To Keep Your Skin Revitalized Soft And Supple. The Food At Kan Zaman And The Dead Sea Of Course!

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Understated Middle Eastern Country

by jadedmuse

My favorite thing about Jordan (besides the dramatic topography of rugged mountains and arid wadis) is probably the fact that the sun always seems to be shining there. Or at least it's always shined upon me when I've visited Jordan. How friendly the people are. Jordan's economy is not the greatest. The country depends on tourism for the most part, but it's not widely exploited and certainly not all that well known.You can relax at a spa by the Dead Sea, go scuba diving in Aqaba, visit famous ruins in Jaresh, go four wheel driving and camping - beduoin style, under the stars - in Wadi Rum where the famous "Lawrence of Arabia" was filmed; there's rapelling, dune-surfing, exploring Petra, and other activities vastly understated but widely available.If you're interested in the Middle East but a little ginger about visiting, Jordan is a great place to get to know.

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Dont go during Ramadan

by ChristinaC

For anyone that actually wants to have a good time in Jordan, DONT go during Ramadan! You wont find much to do here! and no nightclubs is open. You might find some places like Burger King that deliever during the day time, but else it can be hard to find somewhere to get something to eat outside the hotel I dont think I have been sleeping as much in my whole life as I did during Ramadan! Sleeping at day, living at night :) Could be boring at times!

Petra

by olja1234

The colours of the rock ranges from pale yellow or white through red to brown...Exploring this ancient town we met many local children (offering stones), very beauteful (as all children are) but very shy. I remember one girl about 8 years, dressed in long white dress, with that deep brown eyes. She was so cute, but she didn't allowe nobody to take photo of her.Another view of Petra

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Petra Movenpick  Petra

 10 Reviews and 581 Opinions  Called one of the most notable hotels in the Middle East. Lovely hotel, lobby and lounge areas, and... 

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Four Seasons Hotel Amman  Amman

 4 Reviews and 172 Opinions  We stayed overnight at the Four Seasons, on our return trip home to Australia. We were warmly... 

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Q:  I am considering booking a Thomas Cook trip to Aqaba jan 7th. The main purpose of the trip is sunbathing, but we also would like... 

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A: Personally, I would miss out the Dead Sea and do both Wadi Rum and Petra. However, if you are set on the Dead Sea, then Petra is the other choice. I cannot see that... 

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