Amman, Jordan

Travel Blogs from Amman (709)

Crossing into Jordan, Amman, Jordan travel blog
Crossing into Jordan
Nov 14, 2005

... population are Sunni Muslims. Like Syria, Arabic is the official language; 98% of the population is Arab. Amman (population 1.8 million) is the capital of Jordan. Although there is little to see in Amman, tourists flock there and use it as a base to ...

A travel blog entry by kimandmartin
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From Mount Nebo to Bethany, Amman, Jordan travel blog
From Mount Nebo to Bethany
Apr 6, 2008

... Further along was a barber shop, where I chatted with the Palestinians there as one shaved my beard.  A large percentage of Jordan is composed of Palestinians.  One barber had lived in New York City and Brazil for many years. On two day ...

A travel blog entry by lraleigh
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Crossing the Border, Amman, Jordan travel blog
Crossing the Border
Mar 15, 2008

Leaving the truck, I paid the driver and jumped on a bus into the center of Amman, the capital of Jordan, where I would stay only one night before crossing the border across the West Bank into Jerusalem. One night was enough to walk around the old center ...

A travel blog entry by lraleigh
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A High at the Lowest Point on Earth, Amman, Jordan travel blog
A High at the Lowest Point on Earth
Mar 16, 2005

... needed help. He read my note and pointed me in the right direction then punctuated our exchange with the now familiar, "Welcome to Jordan". Wide-eyed with brows arched I stepped up into an old yellow bus and showing the driver the card I greeted him in ...

A travel blog entry by christinasworld
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Attractions in Amman (9)

Zara Spa
Zara Spa

Moevenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Sweimeh, Dead Sea Road Amman, Jordan

4.00

What sets this spa apart from others is its spectacular desert location, the healthful, low-humidity climate and the benefits derived from the heavy concentration of saline and minerals in the Dead Sea pools.
Qasr al-Kharrana
Qasr al-Kharrana

Amman, Jordan

0.00

Anantara Spa
Anantara Spa

Wadi Saqra Street, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Amman, Jordan

0.00

National Archaeological Museum
National Archaeological Museum

Old Town, Amman, Jordan

4.00

A collection of unusual archaeological finds in this museum includes famous Dead Sea Scrolls, preserved skulls and rhinoceros teeth that date back 200,000 years.

Forum Discussions on Amman (31)

Roommates Abroad?
Posted on Jul 17, 2009, 12:39:40
Hi, In late August I will be heading to Amman, Jordan for nine months to complete an internship in community development. The current intern has graciously offered to set me up with her apartment but she will be a leaving a few days after I arrive as will ...
Petra
Posted on Mar 10, 2009, 07:15:49
Since I've been asked so nicely here's some information on Petra: Jordan The place everyone coming to Jordan visits is Petra. Sure it is wonder of the world, but Jordan has much more to offer. But since it is what people always ask for, let&# ...
Roommates Abroad?
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 08:15:39
hey! i know ur msg was posted back in the summer but i'm coming to amman next week and am looking for a place to stay for 6-8 weeks... do you have any space in your flat? i am american and will be in amman to practice/study arabic and light ...
Hockey Hockey Hockey
Posted on Oct 8, 2009, 16:44:30
There's lots of Westernized bars in Amman, check out the listings here: I think TGI Fridays usually has sports at the bar, don't they?

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