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In pictures: Qa’lat Al-Rabad – Ajlun Castle, Jordan
Ajlun Castle (from the carpark) On the way back from Umm Qais we stopped at Ajlun Castle. Known locally by its original name of Qa’lat Al-Rabad, most guides and books just reference it by the nearest...
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Playing hide and seek in Jerash – Jordan
The archaeological site lies right next to the modern city of Jerash After a long route driving to Umm Qais and Aljun castle we arrived at the Roman city of Jerash at about 4pm. Our driver told us we’d...
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Jordan’s Desert Castles – Qasr Kharana, Qasr Amra, Qasr Al Azraq
Qasr Kharana Our final day tour from Amman was a visit to the various castles in the deserts to the east of town. The drive there is lined by numerous Army and Air Force bases, each with gates guarded...
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Floating in the Dead Sea – Aqaba, Jordan
Spotted on the drive towards Aqaba Floating in the Dead Sea has been on my bucket list for a very long time, so I was excited to finally get the chance to visit. Our hotel had a private beach and...
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In Photos: Little Petra – Al Beida, Jordan
The very narrow entrance About 10km away from Petra there’s a short canyon that’s home to Al-Beida. Beida means white in Arabic, and the area takes its name from the white rock that makes up the canyon...
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As-Siq and the Treasury – Petra, Jordan
The entrance to the As-Siq canyon. There used to be an archway across. After founding Al-Beida, the Nabateans went on to create their greatest city at Petra. The entrance on the outskirts of modern...
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Notes from Petra – Jordan
The largest basin area has an array of spectacular structures, that you’re allowed to enter. The walk into Petra is downhill all the way, which is easy, but it’s worth remembering that the way out of...
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Not-so-epic hike up to the Monastery – Petra, Jordan
The beginning of the hike, near the Crowne Plaza restaurant I’d heard about the grandeur of the Monastery before arriving. Reading blogs beforehand told tales of epic hikes, taking two hours along...
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Wandering through Wadi Rum – Jordan
The day didn’t start well, with our drive from Petra back to Amman shrouded in some of the thickest mist I’ve ever seen. Visibility in the mountains was down to about 20 metres, and we really weren’t...
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Final thoughts from Jordan – Amman Citadel
The city of Amman, through the Temple of Hercules Aqaba After touring Wadi Rum we overnighted in Aqaba. I’m glad we didn’t stay longer as it’s a thoroughly depressing place completely given over to...
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In pictures: Qa’lat Al-Rabad – Ajlun Castle, Jordan
Ajlun Castle (from the carpark) On the way back from Umm Qais we stopped at Ajlun Castle. Known locally by its original name of Qa’lat Al-Rabad, most guides and books just reference it by the nearest...
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Playing hide and seek in Jerash – Jordan
The archaeological site lies right next to the modern city of Jerash After a long route driving to Umm Qais and Aljun castle we arrived at the Roman city of Jerash at about 4pm. Our driver told us we’d...
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Jordan’s Desert Castles – Qasr Kharana, Qasr Amra, Qasr Al Azraq
Qasr Kharana Our final day tour from Amman was a visit to the various castles in the deserts to the east of town. The drive there is lined by numerous Army and Air Force bases, each with gates guarded...
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Floating in the Dead Sea – Aqaba, Jordan
Spotted on the drive towards Aqaba Floating in the Dead Sea has been on my bucket list for a very long time, so I was excited to finally get the chance to visit. Our hotel had a private beach and...
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In Photos: Little Petra – Al Beida, Jordan
The very narrow entrance About 10km away from Petra there’s a short canyon that’s home to Al-Beida. Beida means white in Arabic, and the area takes its name from the white rock that makes up the canyon...
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As-Siq and the Treasury – Petra, Jordan
The entrance to the As-Siq canyon. There used to be an archway across. After founding Al-Beida, the Nabateans went on to create their greatest city at Petra. The entrance on the outskirts of modern...
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Notes from Petra – Jordan
The largest basin area has an array of spectacular structures, that you’re allowed to enter. The walk into Petra is downhill all the way, which is easy, but it’s worth remembering that the way out of...
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Not-so-epic hike up to the Monastery – Petra, Jordan
The beginning of the hike, near the Crowne Plaza restaurant I’d heard about the grandeur of the Monastery before arriving. Reading blogs beforehand told tales of epic hikes, taking two hours along...
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Wandering through Wadi Rum – Jordan
The day didn’t start well, with our drive from Petra back to Amman shrouded in some of the thickest mist I’ve ever seen. Visibility in the mountains was down to about 20 metres, and we really weren’t...
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Final thoughts from Jordan – Amman Citadel
The city of Amman, through the Temple of Hercules Aqaba After touring Wadi Rum we overnighted in Aqaba. I’m glad we didn’t stay longer as it’s a thoroughly depressing place completely given over to...
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