Jordan is one of my favorite countries in the Middle East. Lost City of Petra. Desert landscape. Ancient history. The Holy Land. Intricate architecture. And of course, the Dead Sea.
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Whatever you call it–The Lost City, The City of Stone, The Rose City — Petra is the highlight of Jordan. It was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2008 and has since been making the bucket lists of travelers all over the world. If you’re squashing Petra into a day trip, like I did, arrive early. Petra opens at 6 a.m., and it’s totally worth beating the crowd to capture shots with the morning light. Late afternoon light is good too, but some areas are better lit at certain parts of the day.
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