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 Amman by dr.firas
once he know you are a tourist or stranger!
Show your knowledge of the direction you are going to!
buy a map of the city and hold it in front of the driver's eyes to show you don't want him to cheat you!
Bus is the best and cheapest way to move in Amman!
but you have to be cool as you could reach the point you need later as the Bus has a Graphic to ride on! Leave a Comment
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that case by vinc_bilb
but, some significant differences could be found: dead sea products are cheaper in Aqaba compared to what could be found around the dead sea, in special big shops.
Example on the same product: 5 JD in Aqaba in a small shop, 8 JD in a decicated big shop on the dead sea. So...
Just be consciencous and ask the locals. Official guides have most of the time some deals with big shops and will/could push you to go here.
don't be afraid to bargain a little, but be polite and fair.
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 Bedoiun with its camel by schmechi
Don't accept the bedouin's offers. A ride is expensive and it is not worth to pay for. Apart from the costs it is a far better way to discover Petra while walking around the area. The animals causes a lot of dust and you won't be able to stay longer at the places you like most.
Secondly most of the animals only pass the Siq and the can't go more far than the main place in Petra, but this is the most comfortable walk in Petra, not as strenous than hiking to the Monastery for instance.
If you are in bad condition ask, wether the animal will bring you to the Monastery too. This is the most strenous way and the only one, where paying exorbitant sums for animal help makes sense.
If you are just looking for a photo shot riding a camel, ask the Bedouin's for it. probably they will take a much smaller sum for just let you sit on the camel's back for one photo. Leave a Comment
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 by vinc_bilb
1st trap: price requested are in the range from 2 to 10 DI for the guide...
2nd trap: Don't pay in advance
There is a high risk you'll ride your horse alone, which could be nice if you are familar or a bad experience if not ...
Agree on the price with your guide before
Pay at the end
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The mud at the Dead Sea (can be pretty expensive) and perhaps the bottle writing with the coloured sand from Petra (not too expensive, 1-2 dinars)! Leave a Comment
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 by Saret97
- Paying about $4,- to get a 2 minute look in a mosk in Amman.
- Paying $4,- for a sandwhich while on tour with a guide, and paying $ 0,20 for the same sandwhich while ordering for myself.
- Paying $6,- for a beer at an 'authentic' nomad family in the Wadi Rum desert. We were being welcomed by a bagpipe and a nomad and camel made out of paper !! It felt like I was at the Monthy Phyton set. Btw, since we refused to buy beer the price dropped to $3,-
- Paying extra money to see the famous arch in Wadi Rum. Leave a Comment
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 a local man on aqaba beach by call_me_rhia
simply don't go, it's a waste of time
Anywhere else in the red sea should be less polluted Leave a Comment
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