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Jordan

baptism jordan river, the baptism of christ

The Baptism of Christ

Most scholars agree that it was at this spot on the Jordan River where Jesus was baptised. Now you can see it for yourself.

Um er-Rasas, Jordan

A Stylite Tower and a mosaic map

Um er-Rasis is one of Jordan’s World Heritage Sites but few tourists see it. When you visit, you’ll discover the amazing story of the Stylite Tower!

Jordan's best desert castles

The desert castles of Jordan

These ancient desert castles in Jordan are from one of the greatest empires you’ve never heard of.

Red Sea snorkelling near Aqaba, Jordan

A new winter escape in the Middle East

Could the beaches and diving sites near Aqaba in Jordan become a new winter escape for European travellers?

Wadi Rum photos, Jordan desert, Jeep tour

Wadi Rum into the ground

This stunning desert landscape in Jordan is a World Heritage Site and the setting for 12,000 years of human development!

The great Roman city in Jordan

Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world. So why is it not better known and why is it not a World Heritage Site?

Visit Petra, Jordan

Visiting Petra does not disappoint

I’ve wanted to visit Petra for a long time and, let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations! Here’s why.

Journey through Jordan

In Jordan, history runs deep and strong. The country was the stage for thousands of years of humanity’s story – now, it’s perfect for tourists.

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