Aqaba

Aqaba and the Red Sea

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August 14th 2010
Ahlan wa Sahlan! I can't believe the time has come and passed of my last full weekend of Jordan. I knew I had to have a spectacular trip for my last big hoorah. That is exactly why I decided to go to Aqaba and Wadi Rum this past weekend! To get from Amman to Aqaba I and the two girls I live with, Tara and Laura, and their friend Pat, took a Jett Bus (again gotta love the AC) that was fo ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Aqaba

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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