Jordanian cities such as Amman (pictured) don't suffer the car-horn cacophony prevalent in so many other Middle East countries.
Using the horn for brakes doesn't work here —
Jordanian cities such as Amman (pictured) don't suffer the car-horn cacophony prevalent in so many other Middle East countries.
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Between Madaba and Petra, the King's Highway winds along the ridge edge of the Great Rift Valley. It's one of the Middle East's best road trips.
The Kings Highway —
Between Madaba and Petra, the King's Highway winds along the ridge edge of the Great Rift Valley. It's one of the Middle East's best road trips.
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Beit Sitti cooking classes in Jordan's capital city of Amman is a great place to learn Arabic cooking.
Classic flavors —
Beit Sitti cooking classes in Jordan's capital city of Amman is a great place to learn Arabic cooking.
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Bedouin culture is at the root of Jordanian hospitality. Ahlan wa Sahlan ("hello and welcome") follows you wherever you go. Hospitality is part of life, founded in a centuries-old nomadic culture.
"Welcome, stranger." —
Bedouin culture is at the root of Jordanian hospitality. Ahlan wa Sahlan ("hello and welcome") follows you wherever you go. Hospitality is part of life, founded in a centuries-old nomadic culture.
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Look familiar? The high-rise cliffs and blush pink sands of Wadi Rum (pictured) played themselves in "Lawrence of Arabia." At 89,342 square kilometers, Jordan may be a relatively small country, but its vistas are the stuff of silver screen epics.
Cinematic views —
Look familiar? The high-rise cliffs and blush pink sands of Wadi Rum (pictured) played themselves in "Lawrence of Arabia." At 89,342 square kilometers, Jordan may be a relatively small country, but its vistas are the stuff of silver screen epics.
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The Dana Biosphere Reserve is one of ten protected areas in the country with eco-lodge accommodation options.
Regional eco-lodge leader —
The Dana Biosphere Reserve is one of ten protected areas in the country with eco-lodge accommodation options.
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As part of tourism-exchange programs, travelers can take part in traditional village activities, such as cooking lessons and banana-leaf-basket making.
Making shrak bread —
As part of tourism-exchange programs, travelers can take part in traditional village activities, such as cooking lessons and banana-leaf-basket making.
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If you like ruins, Jordan won't let you down. The Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Arab Empires stamped their hand prints across the countryside. On the desert castle loop you'll find ancient Umm Qais, the Umayyad caliphs' country retreats of Azraq Fort and the UNESCO-listed Qasr Amr (pictured).
History everywhere —
If you like ruins, Jordan won't let you down. The Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Arab Empires stamped their hand prints across the countryside. On the desert castle loop you'll find ancient Umm Qais, the Umayyad caliphs' country retreats of Azraq Fort and the UNESCO-listed Qasr Amr (pictured).
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The Ajloun region has a five-day hiking trail that's part of the multi-country Abraham Path.
Ajloun Castle —
The Ajloun region has a five-day hiking trail that's part of the multi-country Abraham Path.
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You can get a little-snapped view of the Nabataean's ancient capital from the cliff ridge.
Petra from atop Al-Habees —
You can get a little-snapped view of the Nabataean's ancient capital from the cliff ridge.
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