Petra Travel Guide

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Jordan: The Switzerland of the Middle East – Jordan, Middle East

Jordan has no oil and is officially a “water poor” nation. But it has one valuable resource in a troubled area - not easy to export, people flock to get it. Andrea Granahan wishes it could be bottled

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Madain Saleh: Arabia’s Hidden Treasure – Saudi Arabia

There is truth in the saying "a picture paints a thousand words". But words and photographs cannot convey fully the beauty and essence of a place. Danny V. Hizon found this to be true when h

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Arm Wrestling Arabs in Petra – Petra, Jordan

Jason Hahn learns another valuable road-warrior lesson: Don't arm wrestle with Arab men for money.

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Travels With Nate #9: Aquba – Petra, Jordan

Ian is spending a few days wandering around the famous city of Petra and yes, he saw the same building as in the Indiana Jones movie!

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Petra Travel Guide Overview

One of the top tourist attractions in Jordan, and all of the Middle East, Petra is the forgotten city that people (and time) forgot about for more than 1000 years. These days it's jam packed with tourists and, much like the Pyramids of Cairo, it's worth every penny that you pay.
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