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If you are planning to swim in the Dead Sea, bring Lip Balm and/or Vaseline. The 8x mineral concentration is amazing therefore lips and raw skin get uncomfortable in seconds. Wide angle lens. Most sights are well positioned for wide angle shots. Especially Petra.
As a woman, I was really concerned about how to dress. You can wear short sleeves and capri pants. I did it and it was fine. I even saw ladies showing of more.. probably on westernized places like Champions or Trader Vics. As I have visisted other middle eastern places, I found Jordan a very relaxing place for women. No pressure about how you look. You dont have to cover your hair to go around in town.If you like Polos.. I think they are fine for you.You can stick to capris, jeans, pants,long skirts, sneackers or tennis shoes, flip flops if they are comfortable for you to walk. Remember to take some cotton or fresh fabric clothing, because even though is not as humid as other places, then sun hits really hard. I would say no to sleeveless.. but I saw some ladies like this in Petra. BUT I didnt and wouldnt do it. Hats! and hats!
I travel to many third world and tropical countries where polluted and stagnant waters are abundant. Several of the hostels I stay in make me question my safety from bedbugs so I pack "Bug Off!" mosquito coils made for wearing on wrists but I wear them on my ankles over my socks to ward off mosquitos and black flies. They keep away gnats and most other flying pests. These coils are great left in my duffle to keep creepy crawlies out too. I also carry "Off!" towelettes and use them after showering to deter all biting insects. Most sprays & liquids aren't allowed on board flights any longer and these two products save me time and trouble with connecting and transiting flights when I don't have time to check my bag.
Knapsack - day use for hiking, beach, snorkelling, diving, touring or shopping. Store your money, passport, water bottle, snacks, maps, etc. in it while you're touring. Hiking / Climbing / Walking sandals - the temp. can rise to 40C during the day, closed shoes can get hot! If you're climbing or scrambling in Wadi Rum, make sure you have footwear that doesn't slip. The combo of sand on rock is wicked. Petra and Jerash are huge, make sure your footwear is already broken in, or you'll have blisters. You may have them anyway by the end of day.Aqaba: Water sandals or boots, you're stepping on coral and poisonious water species. The beaches are a combo of hard broken rocks and sand. Leave your heels at home with the mini skirts, halter tops and short shorts. Bring a wrap to cover up at the beach. They are great to relax in at night, and double as a shoulder covering or head scarf.Pants with...
Good walking/trekking shoes are an absolute must, anytime of the year! Earplugs are very much needed as you'll very often find yourself sleeping near one or several mosques, and that means hearing the moezzin (call to prayer) over loudspeakers several times per day, but most annoyingly around 5am...
Jordan is a Muslim country and you'll see many of the women wearing scarves to cover their heads - this isn't necessary for Western women visiting, but it IS respectful to keep your arms and legs covered, even if you're visiting Petra which can get very hot during the summer months. Lightweight natural fibers are a good way to go.
I strongly recommend that you purchase a Roughguide to Jordan by Matthew Teller to take with you on your trip in addition to the advice you get from VT. It is extremely helpful with plenty of informative tips and advice. Don't leave home without it, is my advice. Megypt
The summer is hot, of course, but you are still likely to need a sweater somewhere along the way. The desert might go down to 15°C even in August, and this is a bit on the chilly side for sitting and talking around the campfire.Keep the jeans for the winter, in the summer light chinos are better. On the whole I advise both men and women to leave any shorts at home, in the street they will not be appreciated by the locals. Loose clothing is cooler than tight, covering up against the sun is cooler than exposing a lot of flesh!Except of course for the beach, and to a lesser extent for the main tourist sites (EXCLUDING Wadi Rum!), women will probably be happiest in calf length skirts or in loose trousers. Tee shirts are perfectly acceptable, tank or halter tops aren't a good idea. The more you show, the more you are going to get looked over, and NOT in any nice way. Calf length skirts and...
I advise you to dress in layers, a jacket over a pullover, over a sweatshirt, over a tee shirt: like this you can peel off as much as you want to. Remember that walking in the sun, and sitting in the shade are quite different, and don't leave a pullover/sweater at the hotel just because the sun is shining and the sky is blue. You may well appreciate a pair of gloves for visiting Petra! Almost certainly the desert temperature will go down close to freezing point at night, quite probably beyond, possibly well beyond! A difference of 20 or even 25°C between daytime and nightime temperature is quite normal in Jordan.You might well find a tracksuit useful, the jacket can be used separately, and could replace the sweatshirt/light sweater. Footware : I always suggest trekking sandals except in the dead of winter. They are more versatile than hiking boots, and stand up to harder going that the...
Ladies, respect the muslim religion if entering religious buildings . wear a scarf over your head and do not wear shorts, sleeveless vests or anything revealing.Its also a sad fact of life that some of the muslim men can be a bit 'lechy' if you are in Wadi Rum bring an air puffer to get sand out of your camera so that it does'nt jam. Don't forget a head torch if you are camping in Wadi Rum. Its pretty dark out there at night and a noctural trip to the loo is not fun in the pitch black.
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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...
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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