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  1. laketraveller avatar

    RE: A Newbie in Need of Basic Information on Israel and Jordan

    by laketraveller 31 May 2012

    The other option of course is to still fly to Amman but spend a day or so just exploring that area. Amman itself holds some interest,…

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    RE: A Newbie in Need of Basic Information on Israel and Jordan

    by laketraveller 30 May 2012

    Welcome, We'll see if we can shed some light on your quest. First, if you want to see Petra you'll need to get to Amman more than just…

  3. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Jordan

    by laketraveller 25 May 2012

    Getting honest reviews is always helpful. Of course, they are just opinions and often depend on limited experiences. My personal experie…

  4. Genya avatar

    RE: Backpacking israel and jordan (from egypt)

    by Genya 25 May 2012

    #4 plenty of infrastructure for tourism in Jordan. Most hostels can organise trips to sites, usually not any more than if you go independent…

  5. huntingtonrk avatar

    Jordan

    by huntingtonrk 25 May 2012

    Ajloun Nature Reserve. Admission even to take the short walk is JD8+ per person Olive Branch Resort, near Jerash. Your description…

  6. navidurrahman avatar

    Going to jordan in first week of June, anyone wants to join?

    by navidurrahman 23 May 2012

    Hi guys, I'm going to jordan in first week of june and have planned to visit jordan throughly. I already hired a tourist company which…

  7. marcopoloo avatar

    RE: crossing at Sheikh Hussein bridge

    by marcopoloo 13 May 2012

    From Madaba you need to take a taxi to KHB border crossing cost 22-30 JD From Amman Mujamaa Shamali there is a bus ear;y in the day …

  8. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Jordan with Kids

    by laketraveller 12 May 2012

    Clearly you are devoting much of your trip to Aqaba and the Red Sea. You know your family and what interests them most. It's your trip…

  9. Kornspitz avatar

    Jordan in November

    by Kornspitz 10 May 2012

    Hi, I've already posted a few questions about our upcoming trip to Jordan and have recieved so many helpful answers. Due to some perso…

  10. Ploughjockey avatar

    Jordan 14-18 August 12

    by Ploughjockey 10 May 2012

    Hey there, I'm a 32 year old Canadian adventurer. I'm going to be traveling to Jordan at the tail end of some military leave, and I'm…

  11. Monja16 avatar

    Re: Desert Highway vs Kings Highway

    by Monja16 08 May 2012

    If you are driving yourself I presume you are planning to buy a map? When you look at the map the answer to your question will become…

  12. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Itinerary OK?

    by laketraveller 06 May 2012

    Your updated itinerary looks much better. We're all different, but I really enjoy Madaba. It might be worth your time to visit. Have…

  13. Catrien avatar

    RE: Itinerary OK?

    by Catrien 06 May 2012

    This is how our new itinerary looks like Day 1 - Arrival in Aqaba - Pick up car Day 2 - Wadi Rum Full day Jeep, camel with overnight…

  14. Monja16 avatar

    Re: Itinerary OK?

    by Monja16 05 May 2012

    Unless you are a keen diver with a big budget for your hobby you might be very disappointed with Aqaba. I was expecting it to be similar…

  15. laketraveller avatar

    RE: Capturing the Best of Jordan & Jerusalem – Itinerary Check

    by laketraveller 04 May 2012

    First, I don't think there is much between the airport and Wadi Musa. What you could do is rearrange things a bit and spend your first…

  16. Monja16 avatar

    Re: Capturing the Best of Jordan & Jerusalem – Itinerary Check

    by Monja16 04 May 2012

    I agree with laketraveller- you'll be missing out on many great things in Jordan just to 'tick off' being in Jerusalem- why don't you…

  17. queenie76 avatar

    Re: costs

    by queenie76 04 May 2012

    sorry - there's a typo error. We paid half dinars per person for a taxi ride from Abdali Jett office to downtown Jordan Tower Hostel…

  18. womantravelalone avatar

    A good hotel(not a hostel) in downtown amman please

    by womantravelalone 04 May 2012

    . Middle age woman travelling to Amman next week.I found few good mid range hotels in Madaba but i would rather stay in Amman.I can not…

  19. bap9 avatar

    Capturing the Best of Jordan & Jerusalem – Itinerary Check

    by bap9 04 May 2012

    Hi Guys… This is my first post…. My partner and I are visiting Jordan for the first time for a total of 9 full days in two months ti…

  20. laketraveller avatar

    RE: costs

    by laketraveller 01 May 2012

    Jordan is not a budget destination; however, USD $100 a day should be sufficient for a backpacker budget. Keep in mind you'll spend more…

  21. lemon1975 avatar

    costs

    by lemon1975 01 May 2012

    Hello everyone! I'm a solo traveller considering a 10-day trip to Jordan (May10-20) on a tight budget. I was wondering if recent visitors…

  22. AZ85 avatar

    Re: IKEA Amman?

    by AZ85 29 April 2012

    a company in Jordan announced in its general assembly that it signed a renting deal with IKEA Jordan and that also the investor from a…

  23. Minus10Guitars avatar

    Re: Entering and departing from Aqaba

    by Minus10Guitars 28 April 2012

    Maybe people on here will confirm one way or another, but 4 hours from Jerash to Aqaba sounds fairly optimistic. I think it will take…

  24. Minus10Guitars avatar

    Re: Fuel prices Jordan

    by Minus10Guitars 28 April 2012

    Just to add a bit of further information for budgeting etc (this was a bit of an unknown for us before heading off on the trip): We drove…

  25. Guthersgal avatar

    Entering and departing from Aqaba

    by Guthersgal 28 April 2012

    Hi there, Our plans for travel to Jordan are just about settled. I am so grateful for this forum and the Jordan Jubilee website for…

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