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Covering Up   Petra

Covering Up, Petra

 2 Reviews  Petra is very popular tourist site also for the local Jordanians as well as for the other neighboring countries, you will see lots of Muslims dressed with their tradition clots, however, for... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Sage tea

by Bregman

Don't miss drinkning some sweet sage tea, one of the traditional Bedouin drinks.

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Invitations for a Cup of Tea

by schmechi

If you are travelling through Jordan you'll be often invited by locals for a cup of tea. Don't decline! It is also understood as offense if you want to pay for it afterwards.

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Dress appropriately

by freya_heaven

Dress appropriately and modestly, keep smiling no matter how harassed or tired you are.

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The people love their king

by nepalgoods

The people love their king. And the late king Hussein is still to be seen on posters everywhere. Kind Abdullah is equally loved. Many hospitals and schools are named after them.

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Sous Seller

by dr.firas

Sous seller in Jarash!Why not!it is a hot weather!and those Sellers are everywhere in the Middle east!even in Ancient locations like Jarash!

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Local Dance

by dr.firas

I saw it in Jarash Festival!The Young and energetic guys and Girls were dancing great Folkloric dance to please the crowed!it was a real fun to see them!

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In and around Petra Make sure...

by scotty1

In and around Petra Make sure you've agreed on a price before you order anything. People here are very used to tourists and often try to overcharge.

o00o's Local Custom Tip

by o00o

titti's Local Custom Tip

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the wadi rum near the saudi...

by fabrice

the wadi rum near the saudi border is really wonderful

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Petra Movenpick  Petra

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Four Seasons Hotel Amman  Amman

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Questions and Answers

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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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