Jett Bus from Amman to Cairo

Hello, just a quick question regarding the Jett bus from Amman, Jordan to Cairo, Egypt (or Cairo to Amman - not sure which country we'll do first). I'm assuming that this bus will need to cross the red sea via boat, and I've read lots of posts about how unreliable this boat service can be. Someone said that the 1am boat from Aqaba is the vehicle boat and always leaves on time. Is this true? And if so would there be one in the opposite direction? I'm trying to figure out a relatively cheap and reliable way between both countries, and want to avoid flying this leg of the trip to save money. Thanks!

Quick trip to Jordan - Tour group or do it ourselves?

Hello,

My fiance and and I are planning a trip to Africa next September (2014) so am in early stages of planning now, trying to figure out itinerary and travel times etc.

Basically, we will be doing Africa with friends through a tour company for around 3-4 weeks, heading to Egypt on our own for probably around 10 days, then we want to visit Jordan after Egypt (Petra and the Dead Sea at least), then hopefully onto Morrocco if we can for maybe 7-10 days. Unfortunately we might only have a few days spare for Jordan, max 1 week.

I have read that you can hire taxi's to drive you around, so I was thinking if we went from Cairo to Aqaba we could then get a driver/taxi/bus(?) to take us to Petra (for maybe 2d/1n) then onto Amman for a couple of days (either visiting Dead Sea on the way or as a day trip from Amman). Would 4-5 days be long enough for this? I'm not sure of travel times.... more »

train yazd - mashad

Hello,
Do anybody knows at which days are the train yazd - mashad and mashad - yazd ?
Thank you.

Heat in August & September?

I'm planning a two month backpacking trip in August and September and REALLY want to visit the middle east.

I've heard about the insane heat in the desserts during August and September...is it so hot that it would be miserable, and seriously limiting for activities?

Could I just do day trips and activities very early and very late in the day (not sure how long the days are or if groups go out early and late)?

SIDE NOTES:

I would like to see the famous sites but also just wander a bit, so I'll be walking a lot
I'm fair skinned
I live in south Texas, so I'm no stranger to heat between 85-105F (~30-40C)
I'm looking at Israel, Jordan, Morocco, and Egypt the most.

Any tips or ideas are much appreciated!

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Krav Maga beginner crash course

Hi there,

I am currently in Israel for a month, and would like to do an intensive Krav Maga course for a week or two. Does anyone have any recommendations/suggestions on school that offer this?? Any advice, PM me if you prefer, would be very helpful.

Thanks a million shekels
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Whats the best route

Planning on coming overland from Egypt to Jordan. From what I'm reading the best way is via the Eilat crossing although the ferry out of Nuweiba is also possible but i hear it never is on time. So if i wanna go to Aqaba ( although is it worth it if i'm going overland ? ), Petra, Wadi Rum and end up in Amman for the flight back, whats the best way to go, safe and not too expensive. Going to be short on time so looking to do just the major highlights. Thanks and I'll look forward to your responses.....:)

Iran: market of Minab

Hi

I’m going to visit Iran in September for 3 weeks. I would like to visit the market of Minab but it’s far away from the typical circuit. So I wonder if it is worth de visit.

Has someone visited it recently? Do you think it is worth the visit?

Thanks a lot.