Posts from the ‘Jordan’ Category

If you haven’t been to the magnificent country of Jordan, then you must. From the desert of Wadi Rum, archaeological ruins of Petra, scuba diving in Red Sea at Aqaba, to the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash, ask any traveler and they will tell you that Jordan is safe and splendid for all the travelers […]

Also read: Ten days in Jordan – A complete itinerary

Two photos of the glorious capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan – Amman, taken from the highest point in the city – Jabal al-Qal’a (Citadel of Amman). You can spot the huge Jordanian flag of the Raghadan palace compound, which at 127m high is said to be the world’s largest free-standing flagpole, and can […]

The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has launched a photo contest in multiple languages that will enable both amateur and professional photographers to rediscover Jordan through a new lens. Entries will be accepted for a 3-month period, from March 15, 2011 till June 15, 2011. There is no limit to the amount of photos submitted. Photos […]

See out travelogue on Jordan and on-hand information on Jerash The ruins at Jerash are one of Jordan’s major attractions. It’s one of the best examples in the Middle East of a Roman provincial city, and is remarkably well preserved. History: [Source: visitJordan.com] The history of Jerash is a blend of the Greco-Roman world of […]