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Backpacking or traveling in Jordan?

  • Backpacking and traveling in Jordan offers a wonderful mix of historical sites like Petra and natural wonders like the Wadi Rum Desert. The country is known for its hospitable people, good infrastructure, and security, making it a popular destination for travelers.
  • Activity spotting: scuba diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea; hiking through the beautiful Wadi Rum desert; exploring the archaeology of Jesus' baptism; discovering cafes galleries and medieval mosques in Amman; dipping and floating in the Dead Sea; bird watching in the Azraq Oasis; admiring the lost city of Petra; visiting the ancient cities of Jerash, Madaba and Mount Nebo. 
  • Animal spotting: Arabian oryx, Nubian ibex, Arabian wolf, desert fox, golden eagle, Arabian partridge, dolphins, manatees, reef sharks, seahorses, etc. 
  • Food spotting: the national dish mansaf (lamb cooked in fermented yogurt sauce, maqluba (rice dish with meat and vegetables), falafel, hummus, shawarma, tabouleh and more delicacies. 

Studying in Jordan?

  • Jordan has several good educational institutions that offer a wide range of study options. For example, you can study Arabic, or Middle Eastern political relations and diplomacy, as well as engineering, medicine, humanities and international relations. There are also many universities that offer opportunities for international exchanges. It is a good country to study, especially if you want to learn about the culture and history of the region. 
  • Study cities: Amman, Irbid, Zarqa, Aqaba, Madaba. 
  • Language: Arabic, but also many programs in English. 

Internship in Jordan?

  • There are all kinds of internship opportunities in Jordan. A special internship opportunity is for example in archaeology, but there are also opportunities in companies in for example IT and marketing, in the human rights and NGO world and education. 
  • Competencies: knowledge of the region, intercultural communication, Arabic language skills, problem solving ability, adaptability, networking. 

Volunteer in Jordan?

  • There are many volunteer opportunities in Jordan. For example, you can work in education (language, music etc) for marginalized children and youth, women, small communities, as well as at desert communities, hostels, dive centers etc.

Work in Jordan?

  • There are jobs for foreigners in education such as English classes, as well as academic positions. You can also find jobs in the non-profit sector, in technology and IT, tourism and hospitality and with international companies. 
  • Work culture: the culture is characterized by hierarchy and respect and building relationships and networks. The work week lasts from Sunday to Thursday.

Working as a digital nomad in Jordan?

  • Jordan is a popular destination for digital nomads. Costs are low, the Internet is good and there are several co-working spaces. You can also enjoy great food and beautiful tours and find many other expats and travelers. 
  • Favorite locations: Amman, Aqaba, Petra/Wadi Musa.
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Living in Jordan?

  • The quality of life in Jordan is comfortable, with modern facilities, good amenities, friendly people, delicious food. Also, costs are quite low compared to Western countries. 
  • It is a safe country for expats, with little crime and generally a stable political situation. 
  • It is also a family-friendly country, with many expat compounds with fine facilities, good education and many international schools. 
  • It is an Islamic country, but one of the most liberal. Do make sure you are aware of local customs and habits. 
  • The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers and wet winters.
  • Health insurance: health care is of high quality with modern facilities, but make sure you have your own well-covered health insurance.

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Jordan: Updates & Travel

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Travel in Jordan?

  • There is much to do and see in this Arab country. Jordan is bursting with historical sites, but you can also go there for an adventurous vacation. For example, go rock climbing or on a camel safari in the desert. Jordan also has much to offer for nature lovers. There are two large wildlife parks in the country where the almost extinct Oryx still lives in the wild. Snorkeling or diving in the Red Sea among beautiful coral is also worthwhile.

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Jordan: Updates & Travel

Jordan: Updates & Travel

Travel in Jordan?

  • There is much to do and see in this Arab country. Jordan is bursting with historical sites, but you can also go there for an adventurous vacation. For example, go rock climbing or on a camel safari in the desert. Jordan also has much to offer for nature lovers. There are two large wildlife parks in the country where the almost extinct Oryx still lives in the wild. Snorkeling or diving in the Red Sea among beautiful coral is also worthwhile.

Updates Jordan?

  • More about Jordan, updates and contributions, see the link below.

 

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    • Have you ever thought of mountain biking, rafting (going down a wild river on a raft or rubber dinghy, climbing or canoeing), survival (which involves building rafts, climbing or canoeing), abseiling (descending a rock face while secured to ropes), zip-lining (whizzing down a cable), canyoning (starting at the top of a river and then climbing, swimming, diving down the bed) or caving (scrambling, wriggling and crawling through caves and crevices)?
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