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The Rose City of Petra | Aug 20 07'

by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Petra

"The Siq twists and turns, the high walls all but shutting out the early morning sunlight, until abruptly, through a cleft in the rock, the first glimpse of the city of Petra can be seen."

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan echoes with the stories recorded in the Holy Bible - of Abraham, Moses, Jesus Christ and John the Baptist - whose t... Continue reading »
The city in Red | Nov 11 07'

by The Sehrineau's a traveling as a couple from Toronto, on vacation in Petra

"A wonder of the world"

Our next stop was Jordan's greatest attraction, the ancient city of Petra. 2000 years ago the Nabatean civilization was at the crossroads of many g... Continue reading »
The Lost City of Petra | Nov 16 06'

by Magic Carpet Ride a traveling as a family from Fullerton, on vacation in Petra

"treekking to the High Place of Sacrifice"

After three months, we still hadn't seen the most famous site in Jordan, the lost city of Petra. Petra is located within a narrow canyon, sim... Continue reading »
Petra and Wadi Rum | Feb 28 08'

by Jenn1 a 22 year old female from Mounds View, on vacation in Petra

We flew into Amman very early on February 29th. We then met a guy from the travel agency we booked our flights through and he took our passports an... Continue reading »
I like Jordan. I don't like Tutenkhamun's Revenge. | Jul 28 07'

by sdabby a 24 year old female from Del Mar, on vacation in Petra

After our adventures in Cairo, I decided to book an organized tour to Petra. Though I toured Petra solo, I immediately bonded... Continue reading »
Petra, Jordan | Nov 11 07'

by Shane S a 40 year old male from San Francisco, on vacation in Petra

"The city of Petra is amazing!"

The city of Petra is amazing! The Nabateans built this city directly into the side of the mountain. I never realized that so many future civi... Continue reading »
Carve until you die... | Mar 18 07'

by Sazman a 38 year old male from Seattle, on vacation in Petra

"All their lives they would carve away at the rock"

Petra, Petra, Petra. Has anybody ever heard of Petra? Or how about the Nabataeans? Ok, I bet you´ve heard of Petra, but the Nabataeans were all new... Continue reading »
Arabian Journey -- loved Petra ! | Dec 20 06'

by anilegna a female from Hong Kong, on vacation in Petra

Flew into Petra after spending 7 hours in Doha Qatar, 1/2 of the time @ the airport & the other 1/2 in Doha where I checked out the National Mu... Continue reading »
Oh My Goodness Petra is the Most Incredible Amazing Place!!!!!!!!!!! | Jan 15 06'

by Jessica a 23 year old female, on vacation in Petra

"I wuve it, Cook wuves it"

Took a mini bus to Wadi Musa, we met a very nice Italian couple on the bus. We decided to all go together to the hotel that Steph(f)an and Jayne ha... Continue reading »
Petra | Mar 24 08'

by Nancy17 a 39 year old female from Calgary, on vacation in Petra

"I have sand in my bra....AGAIN!!!!!!!"

Marhaba!Made my way over to Amman, not too bad of a border crossing from Israel. I arrive at the worst hotel ever! The bed was dirty, t... Continue reading »