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Introduction
The sprawling capital of Jordan undulates over seven hills, and is home to more than a million people, making it larger than any of Israel's cities. There is an older "downtown" area around the ancient, beautifully restored Roman Amphitheater... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The Ministry of Tourism's Downtown Visitors' Center is near the Roman Amphitheater (tel. 06/464-6264), offers free maps and tourist brochures, will make hotel reservations for you, arrange rental cars, give out information on the latest of th... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours Most businesses are open every day except Friday, which is the official weekly holiday. Some Christian-run businesses close on Fridays and Sundays. The following are general open hours; specific establishments may vary. And kee... Continue reading »
Aqaba Travel Experiences
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Days 1-3: Wadi Rum and Petra
Day 1: Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptWe arrived at Sharm El Sheikh after a 5-hour flight from Glasgow. Sharm is a resort town on the north shore... Continue reading »
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The Drive Back to Israel and Overall Impressions...
...And this time, I didn't take a bedouin taxi back to the border. On the drive from Taba to Cairo, Canada told us we could take an air c... Continue reading »
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Winter warmer !!
A few days away catching winter sun, snorkelling in the famous Red sea, at 5 * level we thought.Yes the 5* level is there, possibly only... Continue reading »
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Wadi Rum, Jordan
OK, so getting out of Egypt was a chore! There was no high speed ferry and so I had to take a slow boat. Now the slow boat is... Continue reading »
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The endless journey to Nuweiba
Of course I wake up super early feeling horrible. I threw up before I even got on the ferry. Just my luck the ferry was rather rocky, at... Continue reading »
