Looking out over Saudi Arabia

Israeli Love....NOT and lots of love from Jordan

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May 27th 2011
Going from Egypt to Jordan via Israel was supposed to be faster and cheaper than taking the ferry across....this was not to be. The day started off well, I made my way over via bus from Dahab to the Israeli border. I had no problems crossing the Egyptian border, however, that is where the trouble free day ended. Once I entered Israel I had problems coming out of every corner. I was crossing wi ... read more

Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra

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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