Border Crossing

November 10th 2005
I arrived in Jordan on the 4th, and then went straight over to Israel. But was back in time to experience the country's response to the latest bewildering move by Al Qaeda. A handful of terrorists had blown themselves up in the lobbies of three western hotels. Even though the hotels were western, the biggest impact was on an Arab wedding party. This action did not go over well with the local popul ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » North » Amman

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

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Pete Crow

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I am a 27 year old Hungarian-American (hold both passports). I started blogging during the start of my semester in Lithuania, Spring 2004. I have continued since, drawing mostly on travel undertaken as part of my education. In a past life I was an Account Manager for a Chemical Sales company. Now, I work as a dorm parent in a foster home / orphanage in a Hungarian speaking part of Romania. Visited Countries Map [img=http://maps.travelblog.net/VC/vc-aubeblbmbxcacbchcocsdaecegeienesezfrgmgthohuidisitjajolalelglhlomdmxmynlnupeplpmrorprssfsnswsyszthtuuku... full info

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