Bedouin trails
Lost cities, Bible stories, desert castles, crusader forts and Byzantine mosaics, Lawrence of Arabia and much more – Jordan is immersed with romantic associations; a gathering point of diverse cultures and peoples in the dead-center of Biblical territory.
This ancient culture belies the fact that it is also a modern country. The contradictions between the old and new are astonishing. With a reputation for being one of the friendliest countries on earth, it is sad that so few people dare to explore its immense sense of history, as well as two of the most magnificent sights in the Middle East: the ancient rock-hewn city of Petra and Wadi Rum’s spectacular desert scenery.
However, Jordan is so much more than just stunning vistas and countless antiquities. It is a nation of proud people desperately trying to cling on to the values and traditions of the past, in the face of rapid globalization and inward mass migration of refugees. The Jordanian people are very proud of their heritage and adore their royal family; many of them have had a personal meeting with the King at some stage in their lives. Home to breathtaking desert-scapes, and sweeping vistas towards the Promised Land, Jordan remain full of charismatic beauty, both in scenery and in the genuine Arabic welcome afforded to strangers: “Welcome to Jordan!”
Bedouin trails
Lost cities, Bible stories, desert castles, crusader forts and Byzantine mosaics, Lawrence of Arabia and much more – Jordan is immersed with romantic associations; a gathering point of diverse cultures and peoples in the dead-center of Biblical territory.
This ancient culture belies the fact that it is also a modern country. The contradictions between the old and new are astonishing. With a reputation for being one of the friendliest countries on earth, it is sad that so few people dare to explore its immense sense of history, as well as two of the most magnificent sights in the Middle East: the ancient rock-hewn city of Petra and Wadi Rum’s spectacular desert scenery.
However, Jordan is so much more than just stunning vistas and countless antiquities. It is a nation of proud people desperately trying to cling on to the values and traditions of the past, in the face of rapid globalization and inward mass migration of refugees. The Jordanian people are very proud of their heritage and adore their royal family; many of them have had a personal meeting with the King at some stage in their lives. Home to breathtaking desert-scapes, and sweeping vistas towards the Promised Land, Jordan remain full of charismatic beauty, both in scenery and in the genuine Arabic welcome afforded to strangers: “Welcome to Jordan!”
