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Bible stories, lost cities, Lawrence of Arabia - Jordan has romantic associations up to its eyeballs. It's a country that ought to be awash with tourists, but the Middle East's bad reputation has kept them away in droves. Don't be fooled: Jordan is, on the whole, peaceful.

More than that, it's one of the most welcoming, hospitable countries in the world. Where else could you leave your belongings on the street for hours at a time, and find them there when you get back? Where else do total strangers with nothing to sell invite you into their homes?

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Amman Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 67 | Tours & Tickets

This city of two million is graciously traditional, with steep and narrow side streets, small glasses of sweet mint tea, and flowing daytime fashions. Amman is also optimistically modern, with its ... 
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Dead Sea from Amman

Viator

Written by Viator, April 2011

4 star rating: Recommended 6 | Tours & Tickets

The incredible Dead Sea sits 400 meters (1,312 feet) below sea level in the Jordan Rift Valley making it the lowest point on Earth. The landlocked Dead Sea is the end point for a number of rivers, ... 
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Famous Foods to Try in Jordan

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2013

There are two things to prepare yourself for with Jordanian food: the fantastic quality and the fantastic quantity! For Jordanians, eating is a very social affair so meals can last for hours with up ... 
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Natural Wonders in Jordan

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, March 2013

Jordan is an interesting place. The main bastions of civilization are by western standards not that impressive, but what this country lacks in infrastructure it surely makes up for in truly ... 
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The Ancient City of Jerash

John Reality

Written by John Reality, Cambodia, January 2013

When one thinks about Jordan , it is easy to picture the stunning ancient stone city of Petra or even its capital, Amman, but one should not overlook the value of Jordan’s historic city of ... 
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Traveler Photos We Envy in Jordan

Desert castle, Qasr al Kharanah

Photo by: Anonymous
Doing what: Private Half Day Tour to Desert Castles - Qasr Amra, Qasr Kharaneh, ...