Month: December 2019

aqaba city jordan
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Is it worth to visit Aqaba?

Among the Jordanian cities I’ve visited during my stay, Aqaba was definitely the least fascinating one. Noisy, messy and with very little things to see, after my first day there it didn’t take me long to look for the first bus to somewhere-else. Just imagine the kind of city where diving and snorkelling (both far…

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donkey petra
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What is the Jordan Pass?

During my trip to Jordan at least half of the traveller I met didn’t know about the Jordan Pass or were told at the last second just before boarding the place. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a budget backpacker or a fancy-hotel type, the Pass is something you should seriously think about getting before heading…

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amman city view
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Wandering the Streets of Amman

Often the first stop of many travellers, Amman is the proud capital of Jordan. Funnily enough, during my first visit, it took me a couple of hours to find the perfect description for Amman. Just imagine if you were to cross the bustling Marrakech with the modern and a little westernised Istanbul, only then you’d…

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