Jordan Travel Guide

General Information

• Jordan Jubilee - Introduction to the country, including daily life, personal stories, and traveling advice.

• Online Currency Calculator - Exchange US dollars into Jordanian dinar

• Jordan Consulates - Contact information for various Jordanian consulates worldwide

• US Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of State general information

• Weather Report - Up to date weather information for all major cities

• Passport and Visa Guide -

Getting There & Around

• Jordan Travel Guide - Information about various travel methods within Jordan.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Hotel List in Jordan - Completely list of hotels in Jordan with links

• Hostel Information - Browse hostel listings and reserve a room

• Restaurants in Jordan - Browse by type for the perfect restaurant

Language Related

• Languages of Jordan - The awesome Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on Jordan's many indigenous languages, plus Arabic

News & Culture

• Jordan Times - Great newspaper in Jordan in English

• Jordanian Newspapers - Free Jordanian newspapers online

• Radio Jordan - Browse 4 different feeds to find the perfect program for you.

• Live Radio Stations - Listen to Jordan's local radio stations for free

Staff Picks

• Jordan Food - Learn about the delicious food in Jordan

• School Profile: Amman, Jordan - Co-founder John Slocum gives his thoughts on this school after his recent visit

• Jordan Travel Tips - Some tips when traveling to Jordan

• My Trip to Jordan: Guest Blogger -

• Amman Arabic School: Meet the School - Get to know AmeriSpan's Amman partner school's Founder.

Travel & Tourism

• Jordan Tourism Board of North America - Reasonable links to range of Jordan- sign up for newsletters, view photo galleries, and check out upcoming events in Jordan.

• Lonely Planet: Jordan - Great guidbook for everything Jordan

• Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature - Information about Jordan's environmental and ecotourism projects.

• Bible Places - Interesting rundown on biblical sights in Jordan. Also lists biblical locations in nearby Israel and Palestinian Territories.

• Amman Arabic School: School Profile (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - On February 20th, John Slocum, AmeriSpan’s co-founder visited the Amman Arabic School and this is his school profile.

• Amman Arabic School: Meet the School (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Get to know AmeriSpan's Amman partner school's Founder.

• Arabic in Jordan - Save 12% (Press Releases) - Save 12% on Arabic courses in Amman, Jordan with AmeriSpan's "Arabic Now" special!

• Arabian Travels (Music Reviews) - A friend of AmeriSpan reviews Arabian Travels.

• Arabic Study Abroad Gaining Popularity (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan observes the increase in students studying Arabic abroad and the factors that may cause it.

• Things To Know When Learning Arabic (Learning A language) - Great insight on which Arabic is the "right" Arabic to study and why.

• Bridging the Achievement Gap (Learning A language) - Marlo Goldstein, Director of Academic Programs at AmeriSpan, recently attended two conferences focusing Latino issues in North Carolina, the state facing the highest percentage of growth in the latino community. She left the conferences informed and inspired.

• Before You Go, You Need To Know (Learning A language) - Before traveling to a Spanish-speaking country, Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America offers a list of what you need to know.

• The Fruit and the Root (Learning A language) - Is the life of a tree in the fruit or in the root? What does this have to do with learning Spanish? A LOT! If you want to understand "the root" of the issue, this article is a must read.

• The Power of Patterns (Learning A language) - Forget about "tenses" and "conjugations!" - Ricardo González, Founder and CEO of Bilingual America tells us about a better way.

• The Four Secrets to Long Term Retention... (Learning A language) - What you learn here has the potential to completely change your life! I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all Bilingual America Learning Courses. and have found over and over that students who follow these "Four Secrets To Long Term Retention" achieve outstanding results.

• Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication

• Save Money by Volunteering Abroad (Learning A language) - Volunteer abroad to save money over traditional language programs and get an incredible immersion experience.

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• La Manzanilla Junior Immersion Homestay Movie (Articles/Travelogues) - Watch a movie of a teen participant in La Manzanilla with his homestay family.

• Don't Forget about Departure Tax when Studying Abroad! (Articles/Travelogues) - When your study abroad trip is over, be prepared to pay a departure tax at the airport in certain countries.

• Study Abroad Money: How Much Cash to Carry (Articles/Travelogues) - Our expert tips on how much cash to carry with you on your study abroad trip.

• Don't Forget Passports When Studying Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - Locating your birth certificate and getting your passport in order is a very important step in preparing to study abroad.

• Money Matters for Teenager Study Abroad (Articles/Travelogues) - AmeriSpan's tips on what type of money your child should bring on their teenager study abroad trip.

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.

• Language Travel Magazine Star Awards (Press Releases) - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.