The Dead Sea was so much fun!

Jordan

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April 1st 2010
We have just completed a whistle-stop tour of Jordan, but have seen all the main sites and had a brilliant few days. The thermometer is on the rise, it is well into the thirties now and only set to get hotter. Our first stop was Amman, a great place to be based to explore the surrounding areas. One of the highlights had to be our excursion to the Dead Sea which is 390m below sea level, with abo ... read more

Middle East » Jordan

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For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more