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Amman
As Middle Eastern cities go, Amman is a relative youth, being mostly a creation of the 20th century. But though it lacks the storied history and thrilling architectural tapestry of other regional capitals, there’s plenty here to encourage you to linger awhile before making for Petra, the Dead Sea or Wadi Rum. In fact, Amman is one of the easiest cities in which to enjoy the Middle East experience.
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11 free things to do in Amman, Jordan
Aug 8, 2019 • 5 Min read
Amman is considered the most expensive city in the Arab world. Thankfully, it’s also home to affordable street eats (hello, fresh falafel for under one…
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8 unmissable adventures in Jordan
Jun 5, 2019 • 6 Min read
Jordan, still too often dismissed by overly cautious tourists who skip over the entire region, has been quietly building itself into the adventure hub of…
Food
Taste of Rainbow Street: a stroll along Amman's famous road
Jan 25, 2019 • 6 Min read
Rainbow Street invites visitors and locals to do something that’s not always easy or possible in Jordan’s crowded capital: walk! As a city built on hills,…
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Inside Jordan's fiercest football rivalry
Nov 15, 2018 • 9 Min read
They may not be household names in international football, but the intense rivalry between Al Wehdat and Al Faisaly, Jordan’s two best teams, runs deep…
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A foodie's guide to Amman, Jordan: the Middle East destination for food lovers
Aug 28, 2018 • 6 Min read
While most travellers head for Jordan with Petra high on the agenda, investing some food-fuelled days in the cosmopolitan capital Amman is a delicious…
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Jordan for two: romantic things to do with the one you love
Aug 3, 2018 • 6 Min read
Jordan might not immediately strike travellers as a hotspot for a romantic getaway, but it should. The warm hospitality, exquisite sunsets, endless…
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Two days in Amman: the best of Jordan's capital in 48 hours
Feb 26, 2018 • 6 Min read
Although many travellers to Jordan have their sights set on the architectural marvels of Petra and the magical martian landscapes of Wadi Rum, the capital…
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Art in Amman: six of the city's don't-miss galleries
Feb 2, 2018 • 5 Min read
A flourishing art scene might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Amman, Jordan's capital that stretches out over seven hills and…
Food
Go nuts: where to find the best kunafeh in Amman
Oct 31, 2017 • 5 Min read
Kunafeh, kanafeh, kunfah, konafeh, kunefe, knefe, kadayf... no matter how you see it spelled, when you travel through Jordan, you will encounter this…
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