Amil climbing a sand dune

Run! It's the Saudis...

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September 24th 2009
Okay, so admittedly I promised not to get arrested illegally crossing the border into Iran. However, I didn't make any promise, pledge, or pact, regarding illegally crossing the border into Saudi Arabia, or at least getting close enough that wearing trousers and driving a car (for me) would be considered felony offences. And, since the peak of the highest mountain in Jordan happens to be within sp ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Wadi Rum

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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