Jordan Bird, Food + Lighthouse pictures

• Middle East
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In a land of sandstone desert and Muslim mosques, see ancient settlements and cultural sites. Float in the Dead Sea’s dense saltwater.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Visit this charming town set on the King’s Highway to see its famous Byzantine-era mosaics, which include an invaluable map of the Holy Land. 

This bustling cobblestone street is home to many of Amman’s best shops, restaurants and nightlife destinations, drawing locals and tourists alike. 

Visit this charming town set on the King’s Highway to see its famous Byzantine-era mosaics, which include an invaluable map of the Holy Land. 

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

This bustling cobblestone street is home to many of Amman’s best shops, restaurants and nightlife destinations, drawing locals and tourists alike. 

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Visit this charming town set on the King’s Highway to see its famous Byzantine-era mosaics, which include an invaluable map of the Holy Land. 

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

At this outdoor flea market open only in the summer months, browse stalls selling clothing, antiques, handmade jewelry and local snacks. 

At this outdoor flea market open only in the summer months, browse stalls selling clothing, antiques, handmade jewelry and local snacks. 

At this outdoor flea market open only in the summer months, browse stalls selling clothing, antiques, handmade jewelry and local snacks. 

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

This bustling cobblestone street is home to many of Amman’s best shops, restaurants and nightlife destinations, drawing locals and tourists alike. 

At this outdoor flea market open only in the summer months, browse stalls selling clothing, antiques, handmade jewelry and local snacks.