Petra, in southern Jordan ... only adding to the city’s allure. Although it’s not mandatory, leaving a tip goes down well in Jordan and 10-15 per cent is usually appropriate.

At the end of the Siq-a narrow, winding gorge through ruby-red sandstone in southwestern ... Welcome: You've made it to Petra, the "Rose City," one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

For lower hotel prices and fewer tour groups, the best time to visit Petra is in summer, between June and August. However, ...

"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 ...

Deep within Jordan’s ... his search for Petra. Photograph by Art Archive Much later, a new wave of settlers arrived, whose vast wealth would turn Petra into the Rose City. These were the ...

For many tourists, the visit to the ancient city in southwest Jordan ends here. But Petra has much more to offer, including more than 600 stone facades and an intriguing list of clues about its ...

According to the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), the "Rose-Red City" welcomed 7,777 visitors over the two-day period. Among them, 3,453 were foreign tourists, 314 were Arab ...

Yes, it's Jordan! Tourism is a business of peace that unites even Republicans and Democrats. Luckily, these two members of ...