"small country with many highlights." Jordan by cachaseiro

Jordan Travel Guide: 4,121 reviews and 10,545 photos

Jordan is located in the center of the middle east next to Iraq, Israel, Saudi arabia and Syria.
It´s a place with a lot of natural and cultural highlights and it is one of the easiest countries to travel in the middle east.
The infrastructure is very good and there are good facilities for most tourists.

both traditional and modern.

a bedouin with his cell phone.

Jodanian local guide showing us his country.

Intro Updated Apr 20, 2009
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Reviews (22)

Margeurite Van Geldermalsen with her book. - Jordan

A good book to read before you go to... Favorites (4)

"married to a bedouin" is the truew account of a young girl from new zealand who came to Jordan as backpacker and ended... more travel advice

Shoubak. Things to Do (12)

Shoubak is the oldest crusader castle in Jordan. It was badly destroyed by an earthquake though, so the place get´s less... more travel advice

Ancient chariot races. Sports & Outdoors (2)

At the ancient site of Jerash you have chariot races on a daily basis that are a very good copy of what the romans used... more travel advice

Camping in Jordan. Hotels (1)

Camping as we know it in europe where you bring your own tent is not that common in Jordan, but they have created many... more travel advice

Local Customs (1)
Smoke shisha.

Transportation (2)
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ettiewyn Jun 28, 2012 at 5:46 AM

Hi Claus, a great page! I really enjoyed your tips and pictures.
I especially loved your tip about snow in Jordan - those are the practical tips that are really interesting because they surprise you :-)
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muguruki Jul 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM

I'm also a non-smoker that has enjoyed smoking a shisha whilst in the middle east. You don't look too happy on that photo though!
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greekcypriot Apr 9, 2011 at 8:52 AM

Hi Claus, Jordan is a country that I would like to visit one day. Thanks for the tips which are very informative.
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btin Oct 23, 2010 at 8:57 AM

totally agree with you... Unique Petra is definitely highlight of my short Jordan trip years back! I love it!!! Memories kept coming back!!
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ranger49 Sep 7, 2010 at 4:16 AM

Wonderfully informative and interesting pages about a fascinating country. Loved your photos too - those mosaics look beautiful. Not sure about camping for me but the tour was great!
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hunterV Jun 6, 2010 at 10:41 AM

Claus, thanks for your great story about your splendid journey....
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Sharrie Dec 19, 2009 at 9:32 PM

I was here during the Gaza War early this year. It's a wonderful country!
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mfas2000 Aug 18, 2009 at 4:32 AM

good job and nice pictures on Jordan. hope you enjoyed your trip!
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zumodemango May 12, 2009 at 7:54 AM

wonderful page of Jordan! i love that country!
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poons Mar 31, 2009 at 5:38 AM

Allo darlin' Nice Jordan stuff... hope you're doing great there, Claus. Home in my Shire is good (as long as I keep getting me the odd travel 'fix') - Cairo last weekend, that was amazing! See ya soon, and I can't wait... flight is booked. X