Ideally, try to visit before you enter Petra, for a deeper appreciation of the relics left within. Read more: Jewels of Jordan: Legendary tourist sites to visit on a first trip An alternative route ...

Petra is one of the most iconic destinations in the world. Even those who don't know anything about the country of Jordan have probably seen pictures of ...

"Petra" is the Greek word for "rock." But the Arabic term, al-madina al-ward ah (rose-colored city), far better evokes the beauty of this enigmatic site. Located in western Jordan, Petra was built ...

Petra lies empty. Mutasem Alfarajat ... I don’t need statistics to feel the downturn during my two-week road trip around Jordan. Hotel booking websites have slashed prices, receptionists ...