Jordan

by Bradley Mayhew, Lonely Planet

Book by Bradley Mayhew

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Middle East, Reference

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Laura V. لاورا]

Guida utilissima per iniziare a scoprire qualcosa del Paese ancor prima della partenza. Da portare assolutamente con sé in viaggio. A me ha fatto compagnia nei mesi durante i quali abitavo in Giordania, terra affascinante e, purtroppo, ricca di contraddizioni. Mi ha accompagnata nei miei spostamenti tra Irbid e 'Amman, tra i castelli del deserto e le rovine romane di Jarash, lungo la Valle del Giordano alla scoperta di località sconosciute al turismo di massa fino al ponte di Allenby al confine con Israele. Ricchissima d'informazioni!

[Jaclynn (JackieReadsAlot)]

The best out there but lacking in details.

[Pilar]

Una bona guia. Defineix cinc rutes per descobrir el país. Indica horaris d'obertura dels llocs destacats, però és millor confirmar per internet. No ens hem deixat gairebé cap dels llocs imprescindibles que destaca. Gran viatge.

[Jules]

Could not always be trusted. There were quite a few big glaring mistakes. They need to bring out a new edition as Jordan has changed since this publication..

[Lori]

I read this book because I plan on visiting Spring 2024. It is very informative.

Good details on places I would like to see including Petra (one of the seven wonders of the world), beaches, downtown Amaan, a bird observatory, and of course the Dead Sea. Specific places are noted too and I would be interested in some - Madaba Museum (Ariadne mosaic, folklore museum & open courtyard), the theater at Petra, etc.

Also helpful with facts for travelers like a glossary and about the drinking water, what clothes to wear (pack a hat!), weather (flash floods in March!), safety, etc. This book is post-COVID so it seems very up to date.

I love walking but am not a hiker and the book is very clear on which paths are easy and which is steep or strenuous or dark so that is good to know. Also they talk a lot about the food and as a picky eater, this is handy.

I read the book now and will bring it with me when I travel. I learned a lot.

[Linda]

I hadn't realized that I knew a lot more about Jordan than I thought I did, based on the Bible and several films. Since I've always loved history, I look forward to visiting this very historically significant part of the world. I also discovered I knew nothing about the snorkeling opportunities. In Jordan? Who knew? I only read the sections on the history, Aqaba, Petra, and Wadi Rum, but I also read parts of another book, Rough Guide to Jordan, so the two books will count as one, I think.

[Leah]

Read after “Fencing with the King.”

Jordan sounds like a wonderful country rich with history and culture, and full of optimistic and hospitable people. I would love to visit here some day to enjoy its bounty.

[Christopher Miller]

Detailed, descriptive, and accurate and informative. I was never alone in Jordan.

[Xander]

Can't wait to go! Very informative.

[Lamadia]

This was extremely helpful in trip planning. The trip to Jordan was great and a lot of that was due to all the great information in this book.

[Moramee Das]

Awesome , all details included and after reading and planning a trip to Jordan for 16 days ...this book is a must.

[A.]

This was not as good as I expect from LP guides. I felt like there was a ton in Amman that was missing from it.

[Eswar]

Concise, well-written and a great guide.

[Jayne Cravens]

I went to Jordan for my 40th birthday, in January 2006. It was a PERFECT choice. My husband and I used Lonely Planet Jordan to find a place to stay in both Amman and in the village next to Petra (the latter of which turned out to be BEYOND AWESOME and yet oh-so-cheap). We met a woman who had hired a guide for Petra, and we knew more about the area that she did, per Lonely Planet Jordan. We even used the book to take traditional transport down to Petra from Amman -- a mini-bus with the locals. Our tiny cheap hotel in Amman had a driver who took us to Jerash and what not, but he wasn't really a guide -- LP filled that role, and filled it perfectly.

[Lena]

Get the newly released updated copy! The prices here are way off. Also, I feel like the authors barely got below the surface in presenting Amman. Another complaint, several maps and explanations on how to get places are quite vague (e.g., Iraq al-Amir). Onthe positive side, the introduction is solid and the vocabulary section in the back of the book provides a good starting point for those with little or no arabic language.

[Matthijs]

This Lonely Planet gives in depth details and history for Jordan's famous and not so famous sights. The texts share valuable insights.
Since my trip to Jordan is still ahead, I can't comment on the accuracy of this edition.

[Lexi]

This is a good guide book for cheap travel in Jordan. Would like to get a hold of the newer version, but this is good. Also has great maps for a country where maps are virtually unheard-of.

[Michael Urvan]

You should finish reading this prior to going to Jordan for important information. Once there it is a good reference guide of places to visit.

[Theut]

Un paese da sogno, assolutamente da vi-si-ta-re!!

[Stephanie]

Virtually the only decent guide out there on Jordan. The info was accurate and detailed.

[Alex Linschoten]

Inoffensive, surface-level overview of the country. Useful in its way, but then again probably not.

[MundiNova]

I just got back from visiting Jordan.
This book was a little helpful. You'll have better luck with the internet, doing your own research, and ultimately talking with guides living in Jordan.

[Theut]

Non la migliore guida della Lonely. Informazioni utili ma non troppe in merito alla storia del Paese.

[Fred Obermann]

It was OK.