“Welcome to Jordan!” While visiting some of the most hospitable people on earth, you will hear this phrase countless times throughout your stay in Jordan. This itinerary is geared toward those who are already planning on visiting Jordan, but may be dedicating more scheduled time to her more famous locales such as Petra and Wadi Rum. As your flight and “home” base will likely be out of Amman, you may be wondering what to do with your spare time in this highly underrated city. After living in Amman for 8 months, I fell in love with and never found a dull moment in Jordan’s capital city. I have returned to Amman several times for work for a few weeks at a time, and this passion for Jordan only grows. This itinerary will provide travel to and from “must-see” activities and information on their historical and societal contexts within Amman. While Western media often makes the Middle East seem unstable and scary, Jordan is arguably the ideal location to experience hospitable Arab culture and breath-taking ancient wonders. This itinerary provides advice on safely traveling around Amman and respectfully interacting with Jordanians. What’s Inside? This itinerary will feature activities exploring this interaction of the modern and traditional in contemporary Jordan. Visitors to this hospitable country will be exposed to the unique balance of historical traditions and a developing contemporary Jordanian identity. You will explore ancient Roman ruins nuzzled in Amman’s hilltops, trendy cafes and shops in “Westernized” neighborhoods, and dine on delicious Jordanian cuisine. Many activities are under $5.00 or free! The appendix provides cultural information on travelling to a Middle Eastern country, useful Jordanian Arabic phrases and directions, and food and transportation etiquette. Highlights Include : Ancient ruins tucked in Amman’s hillsides, such as the Roman Citadel and Umayyad Palace . As the ancient crossroads between the East and West, Amman has been continuously inhabi
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