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Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008

BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.

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 and savored like fine wine.

On the Road to Petra - Petra, Jordan

Danny Hizon thinks that you can't say you've been to Jordan if you don't see Petra - so he makes sure to spend a day there.

Jordan....No Map, No Guidebook - Jordan

Don Sparks arrives in Jordan without and map and without a guidebook. Is he up for the challenge?

The Red Desert of Wadi Rum - Wadi Rum, Jordan

In Jordan, Michael Cornn discovers rock climbing, the meaning of the word friable and a moment that will last a lifetime.

Fill It Up - Madaba, Jordan

While in Jordan, American Michael Cornn meets some not-so-friendly supporters of bin Laden.

Arm Wrestling Arabs in Petra - Petra, Jordan

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

The Desert Castles of Jordan - Jordan

David M. Weber frequents tour-bus haunts not often visited by the solo traveller.

Jordan Nutz and Bolts

Round the World by Bike: Syria to Amman, Jordan (10 December 2001)

The British Consulate warned against travelling in Syria. After Al's experiences there, they must be trying to keep it a secret for themselves.

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!

Searching for Something #9: Pilgrimage to Petra - Petra, Jordan

Even waiting 18 hours for a ferry can make for a good travel experience, but crossing 8-lane roads on foot is another story.

Vast, Echoing and God-like - Jordan

Wadi Rum is simply one of the world's most picture

This Jordan Doesn't Play Basketball - Petra, Jordan

The Treasury, which once captivated Indiana Jones,

The Terrifyingly Friendly Land - Jordan

Stacy Ashworth doesn't know why Jordanians are so

Travels With Nate #14: Hama - Palmyria - Deir e Zur

Crusaders, castles, ruins... and ruins... and more ruins. Nate, Ian and Chris are bloody sick of ruins. But the locals are fun.

Travels With Nate #11: Jerash, Jordan

Putting your foot down to keep the taxi drivers from ripping you off in Jerash can wind up costing you JD55. Read on to find out how...

Travels With Nate #12: Amman, Jordan to Damascus, Syria

Syria is great – save of course for those blasted taxi drivers. But between getting lost in the old city and gorging themselves on great food, Nate and Ian are loving the Middle East.

Travels With Nate #8: Luxor - Dahab - Nuweiba (town of doom) - Aquba, Jordan

Ian left a part of himself on the mountain while climbing Mt Sinai. Catching the ferry to Jordan from Nuweiba proves to be very difficult.

Travels With Nate #10: Amman, Jordan

Nate's not too keen on the idea, but Ian tries to turn camels into mountain-climbers to surprise some friends.

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