Jordan - What to Expect

Nightlife in Amman in terms of restaurants and clubs is very good. If you are temporarily weary of all the impressions while travelling in the Middle East, Amman is a good place to unwind. You have the opportunity to relax Europe-style, but still with a strong Middle Eastern feel.

Not far from Amman you have the Dead Sea which is well worth a visit. After a day of sightseeing in the region (Madaba or Mt Nebo in the South, Salt to the West or Jerash and Ajloun in the North, the lowest place on earth is a good place to relax. Experience the bisarre feeling of floating, but don't drink the water... ;)

The Cliff hotel in Amman one of the ultimate hostels and yes Pizza hut do deliver there...

It is possible to cross the border between Israel and Jordan in AQABAH. From there it is possible to go by bus to PETRA.

One of the molst beautiful site I've ever seen. Don't hesitate to go of track and climb. You could easily spend several days in the site, and come back as new items are found regularly.

Very turist city, lost in the desert... When you come by car from Amman (5-6 hours), you arrive by the moutains and discover the see and the beach... Beautiful ! One interesting thing to know: this is a tax-free region... Good to know ! Not yet tested the dive sites... Hope to go back there very soon...

Food is really good and on the cheap side. Make sure the place looks clean before ordering.Avoid Shawarma stores that do not have customers, or ones with excessive customers to make sure the meat is fresh enough, and well cooked.

Een stad in het Midden-oost: bruisend, lawaaierig, vreemde geuren. Hier en daar wat Romeinse overblijfselen. Amman is eigenlijk te groot, om Jordanië echt te ontdekken moet je het binnenland in of enkele kleinere stadjes bezoeken. Passeer dan ook eens langs de Rode Zee. Grote Westerse Hotels genoeg in aanbieding.

We stayed for three days in the Dana Nature Reserve and slept in the Rummana campsite (which you need to book in advance). It is in an isolated location with fantastically scenic views. From there you can follow self-guided trails to discover the reserve.

Wadi Musa is the 'entrance' to Petra. You would need more than one day to visit Petra, and another good way of discovering the Treasury is to do 'Petra by night' (you need to buy tickets for it), it's a great experience!It is also worth spending some time in 'Little Petra' which is further away and less crowded. At the very end of the Gorge there is a narrow/steep climb and not a lot of people realise that you can get on the other side. We heard music so we climbed to see who it was and we discovered a Bedouin. He played for a while and we bought him a glass of tea.