Waiting for Our Flight in Amman

Still Can't Believe This Airport Is in Jordan

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April 16th 2014
Geo: 31.729, 36.0465When we'd first left the airport with our first piece-of-crap rental car what seemed like weeks before -- though it had only been five days -- I'd somehow thought to ask to where I should return the vehicle. This proved very helpful as, despite the fact that the airport is brand new, amazingly modern, and well signed, there was not a single sign for "Rental Car ... 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