Jordan

Ancient adventures in Jordan's Little Petra

Just down the road from Petra find a site with fewer tourists and remarkable first century ceiling frescoes.

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Exotic and intriguing: A fascinating part of the world worth visiting

I have never been so often out of my comfort zone, mostly in a good way.

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Epic 650-kilometre hike's back door to a world wonder

In the footsteps of Moses, you can trek all 650 kilometres of the ancient Jordan Trail or design shorter versions.

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A dip in some of the weirdest water on the planet

In the end I can't resist. I decide to taste it. And it's disgusting.

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While conflict rages around it, one Middle East country's tourism is booming

One country, surrounded by conflict, remains blissfully peaceful and safe - and is enjoying a boom in tourist numbers.

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A dazzling tour of sea, sand and history in Jordan

Including crystal cliffs, messages from ancient civilisations and a newborn camel.

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Kerry van der Jagt

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Population:

6.4 million

Capital:

Amman

Official Language:

Arabic

Electricity:

Type B has two flat parallel pins and a round grounding (or earth) pin. Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type G has three rectangular blades in a triangular pattern and has an incorporated fuse. Type J has two round pins as well as a grounding pin.

Exchange rate:

1 AUD = 0.48 JOD (Jordanian dinar)